Figures sketching watercolor course

 Our marathon on sketching figures in watercolor just started! You still can join it this week. Watch a free demo on my Instagram Sterkhovart IGTV

Konstantin Sterkhov. Sketching of Igor and Ekaterina Sava in Bangkok

Konstantin Sterkhov. Sketching without pencil drawing

Here you can register for Sketching Marathon Those are the subjects of my lessons:

Konstantin Sterkhov. Conversation

Konstantin Sterkhov. Sketching themes

Konstantin Sterkhov. Sketching without a pencil drawing

We can paint those subjects together here:

Figure Sketching

First Russian Watercolor Class in Hong Kong

This is going to be something new. My first and generally the first Russian watercolor workshop and solo exhibition in Hong Kong. Welcome, my friends!

New Video On Demand

I am happy to present a new video on demand on Vimeo. This time it`s a boat and reflections. Quite simple but need some tips to be painted. Check it on Vimeo!
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovreflections/190563396

Konstantin Sterkhov. Quiet Dawn. 26x36 cm. 2016

Paint with me!

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovreflections/190563396

Secrets of Russian Masters in 5 days

Madeline Island, USA

5 day Workshop - 3rd week of June, 2017

Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA) is ranked among the top five art and craft schools in the country.  The school is located on beautiful Madeline Island, the largest of the 22 Apostle Islands in Lake Superior.

Konstantin Sterkhov. Harbor. 2015

During this five day workshop, you will learn how to use the Alla Prima approach to create expressive works in watercolor.  Konstantin will share his knowledge of this classic approach while utilizing contemporary techniques including wet-on-wet, dry brush, glazing, splashing, masking, and many others. Students will also learn how to create convincing works without needing advanced drawing skills.

Konstantin Sterkhov. Hope For Future. 2015

The class schedule will include 2-3 painting demonstrations per day and opportunities to paint a variety of subjects. Students will learn distinct approaches for florals, landscapes, seascapes, interiors and portraits. This class will be mainly studio based with some opportunities to paint en Plein Air throughout the week, using Madeline Island’s amazing landscapes and seascapes as inspiration.

Konstantin Sterkhov. Magnolia. 2015

Students can choose to bring two or three of their own paintings for personal critique, or specific objects of interest to receive feedback on the right approach to use, and mistakes to avoid when painting the chosen subject matter. Class will conclude with a critique exhibition of student and teacher’s works at week’s end.

https://secure.madelineartschool.com/Classes_Teachers.cfm?StaffID=253

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Workshop with Sterkhov In Helsinki

Painting aquarelles of THE BEAUTIFUL HELSINKI with Konstantin Sterkhov April, 21st and 25th

 K. Sterkhov. Helsinki.

 K. Sterkhov. Helsinki.

K. Sterkhov. Helsinki.

Konstantin will have a demo in aquarel painting in Galleri AKVART, Humalistonkau 1, Helsinki, Finland on Thurday the 21st April, 2016 at 5.30 p.m. ( about 2 hours) Please sign for the course by e-mail to hanna.jarvi@kolumbus.fi, because of limited participating. Konstantin Sterkhov pitää demon AKVART Galleriassa, Humalistonkatu 1, Helsinki torstaina 21. huhtikuuta klo 17.30. Ilmoittautuminen hanna.jarvi@kolumbus.fi. Osallistujamäärä rajoitettu.
You can also join the Master Class on Monday 25th April starting at 10 a.m. at Galleri AKVART. We finish at abt 3 p.m. A coffebreak abt noon. The fee is 25 e. Please sign for the class by e-mail to hanna.jarvi@kolumbus.fi. The painting theme is THE BEAUTIFUL HELSINKI. Teemana KAUNIS HELSINKI, Konstantin pitää galleria AKVARTISSA laajemman maalauskurssin maanantaina 25. huhtikuuta klo 10 - 15, (kahvitauko). Kurssimaksu 25 e, maksetaan paikan päällä. Ota maalaustarvikkeet mukaan. Ilmoittautuminen hanna.jarvi@kolumbus.fi.

You can buy Daniel Smith watercolors and Roubloff brushes on both events at galleri AKVART.
Daniel Smith akvarellivärejä ja siveltimiä voit ostaa AKVART galleriasta molemmilla kursseilla.

Guan Weixing Video Demo

Two of the demos by Chinese master of watercolor Guan Weixing.

Sorry for poor quality, in any case it is quite a rare demo, so let us enjoy it.

http://www.guanweixing.com/

Interview with this master you can read here http://sterkhovart.blogspot.com/2012/03/guan-weixing-interview.html

Teaching Art In China

I was very surprised to find out that not every Art student in China learned traditional Ink Painting Style. There is a strong interest to everything that is coming from the Western culture. Art students in china would rather learn how to paint with oil than their own traditional painting. Very sad!

...but from the other point of view the same tendency in opposite direction takes place in the West looking to the East. Lets say it is a balance:)