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ARt with emotion
Imagine a painting that captures a moment so profound, so emotionally resonant, that it becomes a window into your deepest feelings and experiences. Sharing such an artwork would be like offering a piece of your soul, inviting others to glimpse the beauty, complexity, and raw emotion that touched your heart and stirred your imagination. As a passionate art collector, perhaps you are searching for that transcendent piece that will not just adorn your wall, but will become a living, breathing testament to the universal language of human emotion.
sharpen your skills
Paul Valdez is a watercolor artist with 35 years of experience who offers specialized painting workshops at Patchwork Art Studio in Parker, Colorado. His classes are limited to 8 students and focus on helping artists push their boundaries and develop professional skills, with workshops designed for various skill levels from beginners to experienced painters. If you are an aspiring watercolor artist eager to improve your technique, you might be particularly drawn to his unique "Tea to Butter" approach, which provides an intuitive way to understand paint consistency and master the delicate balance between water and pigment.
Treat yourself
Collaborating with Paul transforms your artistic dreams into vibrant reality, offering an intimate journey of creative exploration where your ideas come to life through expert craftsmanship. By working together, you'll discover a profound connection between imagination and artistic expression, witnessing your vision evolve with each carefully placed brushstroke. Get ready to marvel at a custom piece that not only captures your unique creative spirit but becomes a cherished testament to the magic of collaborative art.

Art for anywhere.
A splash of color to turn your house into a home, a unique piece to fill empty office walls, perhaps a meaningful gift for a special friend or family member and classes from a master artist to take your passion to the next level. It’s all here.
Paul’s Showroom

Art from everywhere.
Paul can be found en plein air, setting up his easel to paint live scenes all over the world. Spain, Germany, South Africa, France and countless others but living and having a studio in Colorado the majority of his plein air work is from this beautiful state.
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paintings
Featured: Bathed in Sunlight: Venice
Paul’s watercolor paintings capture the subtle and the intense. Light, luminosity and luscious layers of paint in every piece. Explore a variety of scenes; you might even notice a beautiful place you’ve been.
Oil
Paintings
Featured: Old Town Shadows
Impressionism with a modern flare. A painting that’s more than just a pretty picture.
Abstract
Paintings
Featured: Layered Up
Watercolor with power. Wielding colors, textures, values, edges and shapes in incredible ways makes abstract watercolor Paul’s closest joy.
