Summer Watercolour Workshop: Mushroomcore with Yulia Lisitsyna | Wallack's Art Supplies and Framing
Arts
Painting
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.
MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED:
Paper:
Strathmore Creative Cards
Paint:
Van Gogh watercolour tubes (including
Dusk
granulated series)
Kuretake watercolour sets
Any other paint sets recommended by Wallack’s
Markers & Pens:
Water-based markers
Dual brush markers
Fine-tipped Sharpie markers (black and brown)
Micron markers (broad assortment)
Ink & Drawing Tools:
India ink
Nibs and fountain pens
Watercolour paper pads (variety of types available)
Information Source: Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing | eventbrite