Alvaro Castagnet, 1954 | Master of Watercolor

Flamboyant, passionate artist Alvaro Castagnet is one of the world’s great watercolor masters with a growing list of achievements every year as his body of work flourishes and he pursues exciting directions.

Alvaro has never ceased to develop and progress his art, as it evolves from vividly painted everyday scenes to almost abstract gestural swathes of pure color.

He is admired for his powerful, impressive interpretation of light effects and his ability to evoke mood to convey the very soul of the subjects he paints.

And that is what he wants to pass on to his students.

Private and public collectors worldwide have been quick to acquire Alvaro's works. Each year he is invited to milestone art exhibitions both as entrant and juror.

Prestigious awards are accruing too, including wins at the important Shanghai Zhujiajiao Biennial and another in Nanjing, China, where watercolor is revered and standards are astonishingly high.

He travels the world painting for his own exhibitions, while at the same time teaching hugely popular workshops in wonderful locations in the USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain and Australia.

Participants say that just being in Alvaro’s company while he demonstrates his gorgeously pure washes and judiciously applied details is empowering.

All this abounding energy comes through in his DVD collection, books and workshops, so that you too will be itching to take up your brushes.