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Stephen Coates







Stephen Coates was born in Sheffield in 1960. The son of a draughtsman, he was introduced to drawing at a very young age. He excelled in art at school but chose a career in retail, working first in the music industry for 16 years followed by another 16 years running his own catering business.

Over a period of 20 years, Stephen learned and specialized in watercolours in his spare time, and gradually developed his own style and unique brand of teaching. In 2011 he traded his sandwich business for a career in art and teaching. He became a full-time professional freelance artist, and set up his own studio in Sheffield with the purpose of teaching others watercolour painting. From here he runs courses, workshops and hosts his own amateur art groups. Stephen also demonstrates his skills and shares his expertise at art societies all over England, and exhibits at a variety of national art shows. Visit his website www.coatesart.co.uk.

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Watch a quick demonstration from Stephen Coates about how to paint watercolour skies.



Discover how to do a graded wash as featured in Stephen's book, Take Three Colours: Lakes and Rivers.



Shop Stephen's books today: use code ART30 for 30% off orders over £15 (pre discount) and free UK P&P!*

To buy both of the Easy Guide to... books as a 2 for 1 offer visit the Special Offers page on the website - please note the 30% off code is not applicable on discounted or special offer books.

*Offer ends 11.59pm 21st July 2025.

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