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. Now I teach others to do the same.
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. Painting opens your eyes to the beauty of world.
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.
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 Watercolor
“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 or standing in front of Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine, the feeling is always the same. Pure joy in knowing this is what I was born to do.
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.
Free YouTube Tutorials
22,000+ subscribers · 200+ free videos. Landscapes, wildlife, golf, cities & more. New tutorials every week.
Learn more →Live Classes · Tallahassee
Monthly Sundays at Jefferson Arts Gallery, FL. Small groups up to 10. All abilities welcome. $55 per session.
Learn more →Tallahassee Downtown Market
Every Saturday 9am–2pm, March–December. Come find me in person, browse my work and pick up a print.
Private Members Group
Access to exclusive tutorials, our private community, monthly giveaways and more.
Learn more →“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 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.
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.
Where can I buy Bill Holkham watercolor prints?
Fine art prints are available at letspaintwatercolors.com, starting from £26, shipping to 56+ countries. You can also find his work on bill-holkham.pixels.com.
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). You can also meet him every Saturday 9am–2pm, March–December, at the Tallahassee Downtown Market. Over 200 free tutorials are on his YouTube channel.
Is Bill Holkham available for commissions?
For enquiries and the purchase of originals not listed online contact the studio here.