Fungi Art: Layered Watercolour & Ink
Discover the quiet beauty of mushrooms and lichens through layered watercolour and expressive ink sketching. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore transparent watercolour washes to suggest soft caps, clustered stems, and dappled forest light. Then, add depth and definition using ink with nibs and fine-tipped brushes to highlight texture, gills, and subtle forest details.
Designed for nature lovers and those looking to explore new artistic techniques, this workshop requires no prior experience. You'll receive step-by-step guidance throughout, with space for personal exploration and one-on-one support. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a unique fungi-inspired artwork and a deeper appreciation for the inspiring forms found in nature.
Perfect for beginners seeking a meditative, nature-inspired creative experience!
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.
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The Anishinaabe Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole.
