Still Life Painting in Deià

with Jasmin Riva

Nestled in the Tramuntana mountains, where stone houses, sea views, and creative energy converge, Deià is often considered to be the artistic heart of Mallorca. Along its winding main street, painter Jasmin Rivas lives and works in a light-filled studio-gallery. Here, she welcomes guests for an afternoon of sketching and watercolor painting — drawing inspiration from the quiet beauty just beyond her windows.

Before each workshop, Jasmin walks the nature trails of Deià, foraging for vibrant, delicate wildflowers. With her subjects carefully collected and arranged, the class begins with a sketching exercise. Jasmin invites you to draw what you truly see – not what your mind assumes. This subtle shift, from internal noise to external detail, from expectation to observation, brings a quiet clarity that helps creativity take root.

From graphite to pigment, the next phase is watercolor – a delicate medium that reflects the softness of its subjects. Jasmin gently guides you through brushwork, water control, and the subtle art of restraint: letting light and paper breathe between each wash of color. Jamin’s focus is not on creating a flawless image, but on capturing the mood and moment of something impermanent instead.

With two sheets of fine watercolor paper and the village humming just beyond the studio windows, you’re invited to explore at your own pace, with Jasmin as your guide. Through the simple act of noticing, the fleeting beauty of wildflowers lingers a little longer – sealed in color and memory.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have two beautiful watercolor paintings to take home and cherish as memories of your time in Mallorca’s creative corazón.