I'm so proud to be featured among over 100 local designers, creatives, and makers at the iconic Robson Square in Vancouver, BC.
You won't want to miss the Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop-Up on September 23rd! This exciting event is free admission and pet-friendly, so bring your furry friend along for the ride. Whether you're looking for one-of-a-kind jewelry, handmade pottery, or beautifully crafted home decor, this pop-up has it all.
So mark your calendars for September 23rd and head on over to the Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop-Up. We can't wait to see you there!
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Robson Square Ice Rink, Vancouver, BC
Free Admission + Pet-friendly!
Exciting news! I'll be visiting the island next week and will be teaching two workshops at The Crow's Nest Gallery on August 5th, 2023. Floral Hummingbird - 1 - 3 pmEmerge into the magical world of nature and paint a unique Hummingbird in Elena Markelova’s signature double exposure style. Elena will be showing you how to combine a portrait of the Annas Hummingbird with bright flowers using basic watercolour techniques and some of Elena’s favourite tricks to add more life and movement to the painting. In this class 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 art...
For the second year I'm coming to Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival!Find me at the Art Zone with my new paintings and art-prints, and join a free workshop each day from 12 - 1:30 pm. Together we will create a unique colourful summer artwork in my signature double exposure style - on Saturday we will paint a "Coastal Orca" and on Sunday we'll paint a "Floral Hummingbird".Please check the festival website for more details, list of headliners and the event map - Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 and 23, 10am – 4pm
Location: Next to the post office on Mary Street and Church Street (beside the Kidz Zone)
I look forward to seeing you there!
I'm coming to Victoria and I'm so excited to have my first market and workshop on the island!I'll be bringing all of my best-selling prints and notepads, lots of orcas and also a brand new 'Map of Victoria'! Meet us outdoors at the Hillside Shopping Centre on the corner of North Dairy and Shelbourne St.
Up to 100 artisans a day to fill your creative spirit, Music to dance too and workshops to learn from talented artisans, including myself. My 'Coastal Orca' workshop will run on Sunday, July 9th, 1:30 - 3 pm - SOLD OUT
Plenty of parking and free admission to the market.Hope to see you there!
It's nice and sunny outside which means it's the perfect time to do some plein air sketches and studies! The French term 'plein air' means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures out of doors. So what are we waiting for? Let's get outside and create!These Plein Air summer group classes are drop-ins ($25/person), so you can join any time! They'll be held at various locations around Maple Ridge on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, and we are starting on June 7th. During our 2-hour classes, you will have the opportunity to learn and explore the captivating world of watercolour painting in nature. We will cover fundamental techniques such as brush control, color mixing, and creating various washes to bring the natural surroundings to life on...
