Why Learn From Ryan?

National award-winning artist
Signature Member of AWS, NWS & TWSA
Professional instructor teaching across the United States

Organizations Ryan Has Taught For:

Watercolor Art Society of Houston
South Carolina Watercolor Society
Georgia Watercolor Society
Southwestern Watercolor Society
Watercolor Society of North Carolina
Siouxland Artists

Ryan Fox is an award-winning watercolor artist, photographer, and instructor based in Raleigh, North Carolina. A Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), National Watercolor Society (NWS), and Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA), he teaches workshops throughout the United States while creating travel-inspired watercolor paintings from more than 60 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Ryan Fox teach?

Ryan teaches watercolor workshops and demonstrations for art societies, galleries, and organizations throughout the United States. He also teaches weekly watercolor classes in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and workshops nationally. Visit the Workshops/Classes page to see upcoming classes and events.

Is Ryan available for workshops?

Yes! Ryan is available to teach workshops, demonstrations, and special events for watercolor societies, art leagues, galleries, and community art organizations. Topics include traditional watercolor, watercolor batik on Japanese rice paper, poured watercolor, impressionistic watercolor techniques, and other creative approaches to painting. If you’re interested in hosting a workshop, please get in touch through the Contact page.

Where can I purchase original paintings?

Original watercolor paintings are available through Ryan’s online gallery. The collection features landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, wildlife, florals, and travel-inspired artwork from more than 45 countries. New paintings are added regularly- inspired by Ryan’s own travel photography.

Does Ryan sell watercolor prints?

Yes. High-quality fine art giclée prints are available for many of Ryan’s most popular watercolor paintings. Prints are produced using archival inks and papers to provide exceptional color and longevity, making them ideal for homes, offices, and gifts. Shop ONLINE now.

What watercolor societies is Ryan Fox a member of?

Ryan is a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), National Watercolor Society (NWS), and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA). His paintings have also been accepted into numerous national and international juried exhibitions and have been featured in Watercolor Artist Magazine, The Art of Watercolour, and the Splash watercolor book series.

Where can I watch Ryan paint?

Ryan regularly shares free watercolor tutorials, paint reviews, demonstrations, and travel-inspired painting videos on his YouTube channel. You’ll also find step-by-step watercolor lessons and articles throughout this website, making it easy to learn new techniques and follow along with complete painting demonstrations.

Does Ryan photograph the scenes he paints?

Yes. Nearly all of Ryan’s travel paintings are inspired by photographs he personally captured while exploring destinations around the world. Combining professional travel photography with watercolor painting allows him to create original artwork based on firsthand experiences rather than stock images or AI-generated references.

Professional Watercolor Artist and Instructor

Originally trained in photography at the University of Michigan, Ryan worked as a professional travel photographer before returning to watercolor full time in late 2011. After years behind a camera and computer screen, throwing paint around suddenly seemed much more appealing. Many of his paintings are based on his own photography captured throughout Europe, Asia, Central America, Iceland, and beyond.

Original hand-painted watercolor artwork and museum-quality fine art prints.

Mount Ararat in Armenia Watercolor Painting- 2nd Stage
Third layer of paint and color on watercolor batik on Japanese rice paper of Khor Virap and Mt. Ararat
Khor Virap emerging under shadow of Mt. Ararat- watercolor batik on Japanese rice paper
Final layer of color on Khor Virap and Mt. Ararat watercolor painting
Armenia lanscape Khor Virap Mount Ararat colorful watercolor batik handmade item art for house Armenian decor monastery