About Bill Holkham – Watercolor Artist & Instructor
Hey there,
I’m Bill Holkham.
I’ve spent 40+ years painting the world around me — golf courses at golden hour, snow-capped ski slopes, wild Florida rivers, and ancient castles in the rain. Now I teach others to do the same.
“You don’t need talent to start. You just need the right teacher, the right brush, and the courage to put paint on paper. The rest follows.”
Painting is for everyone
You don’t need an art degree or expensive supplies to create something beautiful. I built everything I teach around that belief.
Slow down, look closer
Watercolor teaches you to observe — the light on water, the way a cloud shifts. That’s not just painting, that’s a way of living.
Every painting tells a story
I paint places that move me: the 9th green at Turnberry, the rivers of Florida, the streets of St Augustine. Art should take you somewhere.
From UK Art Markets
to the World
I started selling my paintings at outdoor art fairs in England — setting up a stall, talking to strangers about watercolor, selling originals one by one. Those years taught me everything about what people actually connect with in a painting.
Over four decades I’ve painted my way through the UK, Europe, and across America. I’ve had work commissioned by The World Bank and hung in corporate boardrooms around the world. I’ve been accepted into juried shows at the Chelsea Arts Society in London and the Guild of Aviation Artists. And I’ve sold to collectors in 56 countries.
Now based in Tallahassee, Florida, I run Let’s Paint Watercolors — an art brand built around one simple idea: great teaching unlocks the artist in anyone.
40 Years in Paint
“I paint places that take you somewhere.”
Bill Holkham — Let’s Paint Watercolors
In the Studio,
On Location
Whether I’m filming a tutorial in the studio with my RODE mic and camera rig, or standing in front of Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine holding a watercolor I just painted of the same scene — the feeling is always the same. Pure joy.
I’m here to help you
find your inner artist
My teaching style is simple: no jargon, no intimidation, no gatekeeping. Just clear step-by-step guidance that meets you exactly where you are — whether you’ve never picked up a brush or you’ve been painting for years.
Free YouTube Tutorials
22,000+ subscribers · 200+ free videos. Landscapes, wildlife, golf, cities & more. New tutorials every week.
Live Classes · Tallahassee
Monthly Sundays at Jefferson Arts Gallery, FL. Small groups (up to 10). All abilities welcome. $55 per session.
Tallahassee Downtown Market
Come find me every Saturday 9am–2pm, March–December. Chat, browse originals, pick up a print in person.
School Workshops
Workshop presenter for schools & classrooms. Registered with COCA (Council on Culture & Arts), Tallahassee.
“Every painting you make — however imperfect — is proof you showed up.”
Bill Holkham — Let’s Paint Watercolors
Bill’s work has been
collected worldwide
Over four decades, Bill’s paintings have found homes in institutions, boardrooms and private collections around the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bill Holkham?
Bill Holkham is a professional watercolor artist and instructor with over 40 years of experience, based in Tallahassee, Florida. He is the founder of Let’s Paint Watercolors — an online art shop, YouTube tutorial channel and live class brand with customers in 56 countries. His work has been commissioned by The World Bank, Heathrow International Conference Centre, Ford Motor Company, and hundreds of private collectors worldwide.
What is Bill Holkham best known for painting?
Bill is best known for his watercolor paintings of golf courses (Pebble Beach, Augusta National, Turnberry), ski and alpine scenes, Florida wildlife, coastal and marine subjects, and travel destinations across the USA, UK and Europe. He’s widely regarded as one of the leading artists for golf watercolor art and outdoor adventure prints.
Where can I buy Bill Holkham watercolor prints?
Fine art prints are available right here at letspaintwatercolors.com, starting from £26, shipping to 56+ countries. Original paintings are also available. You can also find his work on bill-holkham.pixels.com and Fine Art America.
Does Bill Holkham offer watercolor classes?
Yes! Bill runs monthly live watercolor classes at Jefferson Arts Gallery, Tallahassee, FL (Sundays, $55, up to 10 students, all abilities welcome). You can also meet him in person every Saturday 9am–2pm, March–December, at his stall at the Tallahassee Downtown Market. And over 200 free beginner tutorials are on his YouTube channel.
Is Bill Holkham available for commissions?
Bill has a long history of institutional and private commissions — from The World Bank to individual collectors. For enquiries, contact the studio here.