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FREE Online Demo with OPUS - Feb 9, 11 am - 12:30 pm (PST)

I'm thrilled to present my watercolour demo with OPUS! "Misty Bear" - Mountain tops jutting skyward of the fog is a beautiful sight, but don’t forget – what’s clouded by the fog is shrouded in mystery. This animal spirit encourages you to lead others and guide them, as its meaning is to inspire those around you and stay true to yourself. Let's walk deep into the mystical world of nature and paint a unique Bear in Elena Markelova’s signature double-exposure style. Elena will show you how to combine a portrait of the Bear with a misty mountain scenery of its natural habitat using basic and advanced watercolour techniques and some of Elena’s favourite tricks to add more life and movement...

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Watercolour Workshops at Campbell River, February 3d, 2024

Watercolour Workshops at The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective, Campbell River - February 3d, 2024All of these classes are perfect for beginners!Emerge into the magical world of nature and paint a unique artwork in Elena Markelova’s signature double exposure style. Elena will be showing you how to combine a portrait of the animal with a landscape using basic watercolour techniques and some of Elena’s favourite tricks to add more life and movement to the painting. These are bright and fun classes, perfect for beginners and more skilled watercolourists who want to learn something new. In these classes you will learn the basic watercolour washes as well as some advanced techniques, and will leave with a beautiful painting and a new skill set that can be used for future...

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Holiday Markets

This Holiday Season find me at two local craft fairs! Albion Holiday Craft Fair is this Sunday, November 26, 11 am - 4 pm at Albion Community Center And my favourite - Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair - Dec 1-3 at Poirier ForumI'll be in the same spot with my best selling prints, cards and notepads + lots of new artwork, including some originals.Hope to see you there,Elena

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NEW Watercolour Course at the ACT - Fall 2023

Exciting news! This fall I teach two courses at the ACT in Maple Ridge! The "Landscape Watercolour Painting" that is great for beginners and anyone looking to learn more fundamental techniques and skills in watercolour. Perfect for landscape lovers! Starting with the basics, participants will learn about paintbrushes, artist paper, different types of watercolour paints and practice techniques to create colourful tints, tones and shades. Combine these skills to create a stunning watercolour mountain landscape scene on paper. All supplies provided. No experience required.Oct 17 - Dec 12, every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register here "Advanced Watercolour Techniques"This course is perfect for intermediate level watercolour enthusiasts who would love to improve their skills. Learn advanced techniques with Elena, mastering the...

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ArtSpacific Exhibition - Opening Reception, October 7th, 2023

ArtSpacific Exhibition by Langley Arts Council is opening today and three of my paintings are on display - "Misty Morning", "Mountain Bear" and "Soulmates"!   Join me and many other amazing artists at the Opening Reception on October 7th, 12:00 - 2:00 PM to see all the beautiful artwork with your own eyes and maybe even purchase a piece. I hope to see you there Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre26770 29 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3B8

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