Discover a new side of watercolor— on fabric, in texture, in the movement of light
Canvas | Watercolor | Embroidery
I created this workshop for those who want to experience watercolor in a new way. We'll be working on canvas - a living, breathing material that reveals colors differently than paper.
How to prepare canvas with primer and select materials
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How to work with watercolors and natural pigments
3
How to add embroidery to a painting, turning it into a textile art piece
4
How to frame your finished work in a handmade frame
And most importantly!
We'll walk you through the entire process together - from preparing the canvas to framing the finished painting in a beautiful frame!
All this in a calm, inspiring atmosphere of video lessons, step by step, with explanations and secrets from my practice.
5 video lessons in the "Repeat After Me" format
Video in Russian with English subtitles
1 Video tutorial
Materials
4:44 min
2 Video tutorial
Canvas preparation
10:25 min
3 Video tutorial Illustration creation
24:00 min
4 Video tutorial Embroidery
20:37 min
5 Video tutorial
Creating a frame
16:11 min
AT THE END YOU WILL CREATE
A real painting on canvas
not just work, but a reflection of your inner state
It will breathe, glow, and remind you that creativity is a space for joy
THIS IS SUITABLE FOR:
For artists who want to expand their creative boundaries
For watercolor lovers looking for new techniques and materials
Who wants to create a unique art object for the interior or a gift
ABOUT THE AUTHOR OF THE WORKSHOP
Olga Shevòlya
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Artist and teacher
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
She currently focuses on painting and illustration, creating light, spontaneous pieces that reveal the depth and poetry of life. After graduating from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Florence in experimental graphics, she continued working with watercolors on canvas and tracing paper, embroidery, and experiments with typographic inks. When creating illustrations, she loves to play and improvise with form and texture. Her illustrations explore the relationship between nature and humanity, and the human soul through the lens of the plant world.
Education
2024 – | Academy of Fine Arts of Florence, Florence Italy | Master's degree / Illustration
2022 – 2024 | Academy of Fine Arts of Brera,
Milan Italy | school of art graphics
2018 – 2022 Academy of Fine Arts of Florence, Florence Italy | Bachelor's degree / School of art graphics
2015 – 2018 Moscow State Institute of Culture, Moscow Russia | graphic design
2011 – 2015 Gzhel State College-University of Industrial Arts
