Description
Gestural Watercolour Portraits WITH OKSANA ZHELISKO
THURSDAY, NOV 14
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$50 + SUPPLY LIST
Class Limit: 15 Students
Beginners Welcome!
In this immersive, hands-on class, you will explore the dynamic world of gestural portrait painting using watercolor. This workshop is designed for artists of all levels who are eager to capture the essence of their subjects with spontaneity and emotion.
What You’ll Learn:
• Gestural Techniques: Discover how to use loose, fluid brushwork to convey energy and expression in your portraits.
• Watercolor Basics: Learn essential techniques for applying watercolor, including how to manage washes, layering, and blending.
• Portrait Fundamentals: Understand how to capture the likeness and spirit of a subject without getting bogged down in details.
Oksana will demonstrate the step-by-step process of creating a gestural watercolour portraits, offering valuable insights and tips. You will create your own portraits under the guidance of the instructor, with personalized feedback to help you refine your techniques.
About the Instructor:
Classically trained in Eastern Europe, Oksana began her art career in L’viv, Ukraine. Oksana studied at the Ivan Trush College of Decorative Arts. She chose to make painting, especially of murals, her specialty. In 2001, she held her first solo exhibition at the L’viv University of Ivan Franko. Oksana brings her training, skill, and passion to her painting, and she is versatile in expressive styles. She is adept at many genres, including portraiture, still life, and landscape.
To see more of Oksana’s work, check out her Website and Instagram:
Website: zheliskoart.com
Instagram: @zheliskoart
Youtube: @zheliskoart
Check out more classes with Oksana!
Please Bring:
1. Fluid watercolour block, cold press in 6”x9”, or Arches 140 lb sheet cut into 6”x9”
2. Round and flat watercolour brush #6
3. 6B pencil and eraser
4. Posca marker fine point
5. Watercolours: granulated colours of your choice (1-4) in Daniel Smith or Schmincke .
6. Suggested colours: quinacridone deep gold, shadow violet, Payne’s blue grey, Lunar Black, Hematite Genuine.
7. Suitable art clothes, hand towel, notebook, lunch, drink, and your own PPE (mask, hand sanitizer)
You will receive a 20% discount on all art supplies from your registration until the end of the class!
Artelier is located at 10045 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta (back alley entrance). The workshop space is one block south of The Paint Spot.
Gestural Watercolour Portraits Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta
