The Winter Nocturne - Painting Moonlight with Yulia Lisitsyna

Come join us and learn how to paint moonlight using watercolours! All skill levels welcome! All materials provide #watercolourworkshop #art Winter Watercolour: Snowy Landscapes and Textures! Embrace the beauty of winter in this watercolour workshop exploring snowy scenes and frosty details! Learn how to create soft, flowing gradients using the wet-on-wet technique, experiment with negative painting to shape your winter subjects, and use overlapping to build depth and dimension. Discover how everyday materials like salt and gouache can help create realistic snow textures, sparkling highlights, and the delicate details of a winter landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop welcomes all skill levels and offers a wonderful opportunity to explore new techniques while capturing the magic of winter in watercolour. Date: Thursday, February 18, 2027 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Location: 2nd Floor Classroom Area, Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing Skill Level: All skill levels welcome Materials: All materials provided About the Instructor With over 25 years of experience as a watercolor artist, graphic, and ornamental designer, Yulia has been teaching at the Ottawa School of Art since 2016, sharing her expertise in vibrant watercolors, bold acrylics, and intricate drawings. Her artistic journey began in Moscow, Russia, where she studied Fine Art, worked as a ceramic artist, co-owned a studio, and collaborated with the Paleontological Museum. She has participated in international exhibitions across Germany, Sweden, the UK, Canada, and the US. Since 2017, she has also taught at the Glebe Community Centre and Abbotsford House. A dedicated craft-maker, she has been an artist-vendor at ByWard Market since 2016 and has showcased her work in SAW Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, and BlueBird Café. Passionate about traditional media, she integrates medieval patterns, mythology, and light effects into her art. She is committed to supporting Ukrainian refugees and enriching Ottawa’s artistic community.