Hidden Realms - Plein-Air Adventures

Central Coast Watercolor Plein-Air Adventures

Painting the places the world whispers about.

Step off the beaten path and into the quiet magic of California’s Central Coast. Hidden Realms is a plein-air watercolor adventure designed for beginners and seasoned creatives alike—an invitation to slow down, look closer, and let the landscape reveal its secrets.

Join us for a half-day or full-day immersive experience, where coastal bluffs, oak-shaded trails, wooded valleys, and misty shorelines become your open-air studio. With local guide and artist Jay Stieler’s step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn to translate light, color, and atmosphere into expressive watercolor studies that capture the mystical essence of the magical Central Coast..

What to Expect:

• A welcoming, beginner-friendly approach to plein-air watercolor

• 40+ years of local knowledge of the intricacies and boundless beauty this coastline has on offer

• Scenic, off-the-beaten-track locations selected for their natural beauty and quiet, enchanted feel

• Guidance on composition, color mixing, and capturing mood

• Individualized instruction tailored to your skill level and wants

• Time to explore, paint, and connect with the landscape

• Small group experience (1-3 participants max)

• Transportation provided (and lunch and drinks for the full-day excursions)

• Supplies as needed
  

Whether you choose a shorter escape or a full-day journey, Hidden Realms invites you to reconnect with creativity, nature, and the subtle magic that lives in the spaces between.

Come wander with us—and paint the places the world whispers about.

Inquire here for availability and more information!