Christmas Watercolour Workshop: First Wet Snow Blanket with Yulia Lisitsyna

Experience the magic of the first snow in this hands-on watercolour workshop! Using original photo references, participants will practice painting small winter landscapes inspired by the Glebe and Centretown streets and houses, freshly blanketed in snow. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to capture the serene beauty of a snowy scene, from the soft drift of freshly fallen snow to the delicate hoarfrost on tree branches.

Through step-by-step guidance, you will explore techniques for creating atmospheric effects, including painting blizzards, layering wet-on-wet watercolour washes, and adding highlights with white acrylic or masking fluid. Participants will be encouraged to experiment and solve creative challenges along the way, learning how to convey the crispness and quiet charm of a snowy landscape. All skill levels are welcome, and materials will be provided for a fun and immersive painting experience that captures the essence of winter’s first snow.

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:

Strathmore Watercolour Paper

Watercolour Sets

White Acrylic Paint (Soft Body)

Masking Fluid (Demco, Winsor& Newton, etc.)

Host or Publisher Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing