My new painting, a bit different, enjoy...
Konstantin Sterkhov. Dubai World Trade Center, Exit. 55x75 cm, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
More Random Excellence...
John Yardley, UK
Fernando Pena, Urugway
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Benoit Albert (1852 - 1936, Russia - France) The Grove
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Edward Seago (1910-1974, UK)
Random Watercolors, March 2013
Alex Ong (Malaysia)
Andy Evansen
Andy Evansen
Ann Blockley
Yury Acopyantz
Yury Acopyantz
Boonkwang Noncharoen
Boonkwang Noncharoen
Chen Xidan b. 1936, Shanghai
Friday, March 15, 2013
My Work at NWWS 2013!
My painting, Play of shadows, has been accepted into the annual North West Watercolor Society Open Exhibition by juror Mark Mehaffey. Thank you, it`s a great honor!
K.Sterkhov. Play Of Shadows. 35x53 cm 2012.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Please Vote For Me!
I just wanted to let you know, my friends, that my entry in the “You be the Judge” art contest has been posted in the second bi-weekly contest at http://bit.ly/YCDTMf for viewers to vote on. The deadline for voting in this bi-weekly contest is March 17, 2013 by 11:59 pm EST.
Please, vote for me, entry #13, "Evening Light"
Please, vote for me, entry #13, "Evening Light"
Konstantin Sterkhov. Evening Light. 51x71 cm, 2012
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Exhibition in AKVART, Finland
Welcome to our 2-persons exhibition with Liisa Kuusisto in AKVART gallery in Helsinki, Finland, that will take place on 11.03 - 24.03, Humolistonkatu 1, Helsinki.
http://www.akvart.fi/
Konstantin Sterkhov. Coincidental. 35x53 cm. 2012
Liisa Kuusisto. Landing. 2012.
The opening is 11.03.2013 at 17.00.
Welcome!
My Demo at Paper World Middle East
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
http://www.paperworldme.com/frankfurt/143/messe-frankfurt/for-visitors/exhibition-grounds.aspx
If you happen to be in Dubai on 5-6 of March welcome to see my watercolor demonstration at the Stand 3B40 at the Paper World Middle East Exhibition. My new DVDs and book are available. I will also represent my new signature brushes.
http://www.paperworldme.com/frankfurt/143/messe-frankfurt/for-visitors/exhibition-grounds.aspx
If you happen to be in Dubai on 5-6 of March welcome to see my watercolor demonstration at the Stand 3B40 at the Paper World Middle East Exhibition. My new DVDs and book are available. I will also represent my new signature brushes.
Welcome!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Lars Lerin Museum
Someone might remember my interview with Lars Lerin posted here last year. It was tricky to get that one and I still had many questions... Last week I had an opportunity to ask my questions to Lars personally. I was invited to have a watercolor master-class in a Folk University (don`t know the name) which was arranged in the same city where Lerin had his museum. The time for the interview was settled and when we came to the museum Lars was there. Actually I was anxious to see his painting close-up but first it happened that I started asking my questions. Some of them were prepared and some came up spontaneously.
After the talk I rushed to the painting with my old camera. Sorry if the quality is low, but however I am using a chance to share my impressions from his stunning work and informal way of exhibition.
First of all Lars I would like to thank you from all watercolor lovers for this break through - there are not so many art museums dedicated entirely to watercolor medium. I think your museum may counted a small victory of watercolor movement. How came the idea of the museum?
It was my father and a man from a community who suggested... this place was for sale and we decided to move here.
Does it have a certain purpose?
It is just to show my art and to arrange some guest exhibitions.
You are a public figure. Does the public attention help or disturb your creative process?
It doesn`t matter to me because i have a possibility to close the door.
You are well known in Sweden and Scandinavian countries. Do you consider yourselves a part of the Global watercolor community?
I don`t think so. I am not familiar to other artists. Connection might be... perhaps through subjects.
Are you interested in other artists commitments? Can you appreciate an art style different from yours?
Yes, very much! I don`t like things similar to my own style. I like when people do something from the heart, not from skill.
In which art do you express yourselves more complete - in writing or in painting?
Painting is my home... but I do write a lot every day, maybe two hours...
Do you belong to a certain generation?
No, I don`t.
Do you feel something like your "mission" in art?
No, it is more a mission for myself to have a good life, peace in my heart...
Do you have some aim to achieve in art or it is mainly self-expression?
It is my self-expression. The aim is a better work. It is not a carrier that motivates.
Do you consider your art approach more classical or avantgarde?
I don`t want to categorize myself.
Is it important to keep and maintain art heritage?
It is important both old and new. You can`t stay isolated. It is good to have connection to the heritage and to learn from that too.
What is your attitude to your painting when it is complete? Does it change with the time?
It can often change. I often come back and paint something that was already exhibited, the paper is strong and allows it.
There is a strong dramatic feeling in your painting. Is it your perception of life?
Yes. Tomorrow maybe no.
How do you handle a large painting technically?
On a ping-pong table.
Which paints do you run out first of all?
I will not say.... Ok, different blacks, ocher and french ultramarine.
What paper do you use?
Arches, 640 gm, rough in sheets...
Do and donts in watercolor in your version?
NO RULES.
Konstantin Sterkhov and Lars Lerin. Interview.
After the talk I rushed to the painting with my old camera. Sorry if the quality is low, but however I am using a chance to share my impressions from his stunning work and informal way of exhibition.
Lars Lerin. 150x450 cm
First of all Lars I would like to thank you from all watercolor lovers for this break through - there are not so many art museums dedicated entirely to watercolor medium. I think your museum may counted a small victory of watercolor movement. How came the idea of the museum?
It was my father and a man from a community who suggested... this place was for sale and we decided to move here.
Does it have a certain purpose?
It is just to show my art and to arrange some guest exhibitions.
Lars Lerin. 100x150 cm
You are a public figure. Does the public attention help or disturb your creative process?
It doesn`t matter to me because i have a possibility to close the door.
You are well known in Sweden and Scandinavian countries. Do you consider yourselves a part of the Global watercolor community?
I don`t think so. I am not familiar to other artists. Connection might be... perhaps through subjects.
Lars Lerin. 150x100, 150x300, 150x300cm
Are you interested in other artists commitments? Can you appreciate an art style different from yours?
Yes, very much! I don`t like things similar to my own style. I like when people do something from the heart, not from skill.
In which art do you express yourselves more complete - in writing or in painting?
Painting is my home... but I do write a lot every day, maybe two hours...
Lars Lerin. 300x150 cm
Do you belong to a certain generation?
No, I don`t.
Do you feel something like your "mission" in art?
No, it is more a mission for myself to have a good life, peace in my heart...
Lars Lerin. 100x150 cm x 3
Do you have some aim to achieve in art or it is mainly self-expression?
It is my self-expression. The aim is a better work. It is not a carrier that motivates.
Do you consider your art approach more classical or avantgarde?
I don`t want to categorize myself.
Lars Lerin
Is it important to keep and maintain art heritage?
It is important both old and new. You can`t stay isolated. It is good to have connection to the heritage and to learn from that too.
What is your attitude to your painting when it is complete? Does it change with the time?
It can often change. I often come back and paint something that was already exhibited, the paper is strong and allows it.
Lars Lerin`s Museum
There is a strong dramatic feeling in your painting. Is it your perception of life?
Yes. Tomorrow maybe no.
Lars Lerin
How do you handle a large painting technically?
On a ping-pong table.
Lars Lerin. Sketches, copper print
Which paints do you run out first of all?
I will not say.... Ok, different blacks, ocher and french ultramarine.
Lars Lerin
What paper do you use?
Arches, 640 gm, rough in sheets...
Lars Lerin.
Do and donts in watercolor in your version?
NO RULES.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Anders Zorn Museum
Last year while we had a painting course in Dalarna we visited the Museum of Anders Zorn who played a huge role in the culture of Sweden. Apart from his amazing painting he collected art and supported all kinds of craft from the Swedish villages. I was impressed by his house-museum where everything was kept as if the master was there. But I would like to attract your attention to his watercolors, of course...!
Anders Zorn 35x46. Clarence Barker.1885
Anders Zorn. 66.5x50.5. 1887
Anders Zorn.Humburg Port.170x116. 1891
Ander sZorn. Landscape Study
Anders Zorn. Miss Law. 1885. 35x25
Anders Zorn. Our Daily Bread. 68x102. 1886
Anders Zorn. White Lilies. 63x89
Anders Zorn. Reveil, Boulevard Clichy. 36x24. 1892
Zorn`s Museum
House of Zorn
Akvarellcenter in Dalarna, Sweden
A working plan of the Akvarellcenter in Dalarna, Sweden for 2013. As always there is a very interesting programs with a huge variety of international instructors. Unfortunately in Swedish)
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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