Art Of Watercolor
Konstantin Sterkhov: all about my admiration of watercolor
Friday, June 30, 2017
Watercolor workshop in Italy
Hi guys! There are still a couple of sits for my workshop in Italy in beautiful Fabriano!
The topics are extremely spectacular - CATS, ROSES and PORTRAITS.
3 days of getting to know ALL effective aproaches in painting these themes.
Contact Anna Massinissa info@inartefabriano.it
The topics are extremely spectacular - CATS, ROSES and PORTRAITS.
3 days of getting to know ALL effective aproaches in painting these themes.
Contact Anna Massinissa info@inartefabriano.it
K.Sterkhov. Duo. 35x53 cm, 2017
K. Sterkhov. After breakfast. 35x53 cm. 2017
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Seamless Expression - super blog!
Its a wonderful resourse for those who wants to learn more about watercolor painting. Stephen Berry who runs the blog is doing very detailed reviews on various watercolor lessons with deep understanding of difficulties of mastering watercolor technique. http://www.seamlessexpression.com/
Just now he made a review on my relatively new video that is available on demand on Vimeo. Enjoy reading and watching!
Read here: http://www.seamlessexpression.com/blog
Watch here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/noonnap/188012594
Also available the following tutorials: Reflections
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovreflections/190563396
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovart1/179191170 Cool Summer
Just now he made a review on my relatively new video that is available on demand on Vimeo. Enjoy reading and watching!
Read here: http://www.seamlessexpression.com/blog
Watch here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/noonnap/188012594
Konstantin Sterkhov. Noon Nap. 27x37 cm. 2016
Also available the following tutorials: Reflections
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovreflections/190563396
Konstantin Sterkhov. Quiet Dusk. 27x37 cm. 2016
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovart1/179191170 Cool Summer
Konstantin Sterkhov. Cool Summer. 27x37 cm. 2016
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Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Andrey Esionov - Interview
How did you
come to watercolors?
Six years
of study in Republican specialized music and art boarding school, specialty
graphic artist, six years of study in Tashkent Ostrovsky `s State Theatre and
Art Institute on poster department, at both Alma Mater the subject of the
painting at the department of graphic was taught only in watercolor. So this is
how I came, but first not to the watercolors, but via watercolor to oil. At the
end of training I shifted to easel painting. I returned to watercolors 5 years
ago.
Andrey Esionov
How do you
select a subject?
The plot is
built according to requirements of a classical composition, ie, I select a
theme and I work through searches, sketches, sometimes trial washes. The work
includes preliminary sketches without fail, if we talk about watercolors based
on complex composition.
Andrey Esionov
Which
colors in the palette are necessary for you?
Currently, no more than 12 colors: cadmium red,
kraplak, ocher, iron oxide, Naples
yellow, cadmium yellow, umber, blue, ultramarine, indigo, yellow-green and
black.
Andrey Esionov
Is there a
preference in the choice of paper, paints, brushes?
Paper by any
manufacturer of 600 g .
rough. Paints "White Nights" (Russia ) in pans and any paints by
European production in tubes. Squirrel brushes by any known manufacturer.
How do your
individual features are manifested in your watercolors?
If you do
not copy off from other artists' works, and stay yourself, your personality
manifests as your personal painting style.
Do you
think that the easy "incompleteness" only benefit watercolor work?
I do not like the word "incompleteness".
If you mean, conscious use of paper white, untouched by paint, why not? If - it
does not interfere with the integrity of the picture, or the composition
solution, or just intuitively "delicious." If we go on the
impressionistic style of writing, so watercolor in my opinion is very thereto.
Andrey Esionov
Full version of the interview read in my new book in series "Masters Of Watercolor" - "On Both Sides of the Great Wall".
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Workshop in Finland
31, July - 4, August, Ita-hameen opisto, Hartola.
5 days
workshop on varity of subjects such as landscape, cityscape, animals,
flowers and portrait. Nice area for walking, swimming, exelent cusine,
sauna and opportunity to paint 12 hours a day. Contact Arja kurssit@ihop.fi
Constractive critiques, relatively small group of students
Demo of various approaches and subjects in watercolor
Nace and convenient historical location
Consultation on painting materials
Up to 3 step-by-step demos daily
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Intensive Workshop in US - Book Now!
Intensive workshop with me at MISA (Madeline Island School Of Art), USA
19, June - 23, June, 2017
19, June - 23, June, 2017
Class #: SPKS061917
Dates: 06/19/17 to 06/23/17
Level: All Levels
Dates: 06/19/17 to 06/23/17
Level: All Levels
Instructor: Konstantin Sterkhov
Class Description:
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.
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 still lifes including 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.
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.
Enroll here: https://secure.madelineartschool.com/Classes_detail.cfm?recordno=1&Product_CatalogID=467&ProductNumber=SPKS061917&ProductCode=71&NewProduct=0
Enroll here: https://secure.madelineartschool.com/Classes_detail.cfm?recordno=1&Product_CatalogID=467&ProductNumber=SPKS061917&ProductCode=71&NewProduct=0
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My Blog is No 20 among Watercolor Pages on Web!
I have just got an e-mail that This blog is among 60 top sites about watercolor in Web! I checked and it is No 20! Well done! See it here: http://blog.feedspot.com/watercolor_blogs/
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Watercolor Workshop in Helsinki
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sterkhovreflections/190563396
Konstantin Sterkhov. Quiet Dawn. 26x36 cm. 2016
Paint with me!
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New Workshop with David Poxon
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Some Personal Thailand Impressions
There was a great event organized by La Fe in Thailand. Actually that was 2 events. One exhibition of IWS Thailand in Huahin and Masters Exhibition in Bangkok. I spent only 4 days and the day when I came was the last day in Huahin. So I missed painting on location and many other moments but still there is something to share... Part I. Maybe there will be Part II...
Prafull Sawant (India), Selma Todorova (Bulgaria), Joe f. Dowden (UK), K. Sterkhov (Russia)
Liang Gang (China) and K. Sterkhov (Russia)
Among participants are La Fe (Thailand), Rajesh Sawant (India), Igor Sava (Italy) and myself
In front right - Ali Abbas (Pakistan) and myself
Igor Sava (Italy), myself, Ali Abbas (Pakistan)
Participants of the Master`s exhibition in Bangkok
Jansen Chow (Malaysia), Joe Dowden (UK) and myself
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