Steve Bretel

stevebretel.com/

Following art school in Wales in the 1980's then several years in London as

a commercial artist, a passion for adventure in the wild outdoors took

Steve to Scotland. A past member of the Society of Industrial Artists &

Designers, he now holds a BA in Visual Communication, and is qualified in

education and training.

For over 25 years he has worked with students of all abilities, and now

also tutors online, on residential painting holidays, through his YouTube

channel ArtLearn Studio and in person at his studio in Fife. He exhibits at

galleries and events.

Steve was recently filmed at work whilst artist in residence at the Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve in Argyll, featuring in an

episode of Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs, aired regularly by BBC TV.

He knows that people learn best when they're enjoying themselves and believes that understanding the needs of each

painter is key. He's developed simple, fun and effective ways that motivate and support people to practice without

pressure, so they feel able to stretch beyond any pre-conceived boundaries. In short, he believes that he knows what

you need to know - and that it's his job to show you! He hasn't forgotten how it is to be a beginner, and shares his

knowledge freely.

All Tutors

Painting Balvaird Castle in Watercolour

How to Paint Autumn Leaves

Double Occupancy £825

Single Occupancy £895

Non-Painter £595

Dates : 6th - 10th May 2026

Media : Watercolour

Type : Location

Paint with Steve Bretel in Watercolour in Exmoor and the stunning North

Devon Coast, where you will paint cascading rivers, moorland valleys,

harbours and coastal scenes.