The presented collection of interviews "Masters of watercolor" is the result of 7 years work of K. Sterkhov. 


All the artists and their works that are included in these books are interesting and significant for the world of contemporary watercolor painting. Some of them are well represented in the Internet, some are less known. 


However, these are personal conversations with the sincere responses of the artists about their major interest - watercolor. 


The books will be interesting for professional artists and amateurs who work in these painting techniques.

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Ebook «On both sides of the Great Wall» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series 

Year of publication: 2017
Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian
Price: 24.90$ 


The Great Wall is the fortification for the ancient Chinese people to resist foreign invasion. However, The Great Wall is not a cage of self-imprisonment. It could not block the friendship and the cultural exchange between both sides of the Great Wall. Russia is the country that has the longest border with China and it is interesting to explore the cultural tendencies developed in both countries and to find the influences. In this book Russian and Asian artists share their thoughts about watercolor and their approaches.

Ebook «On both sides of the Great Wall» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series 

Year of publication: 2017
Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian
Price: 24.90€


The Great Wall is the fortification for the ancient Chinese people to resist foreign invasion. However, The Great Wall is not a cage of self-imprisonment. It could not block the friendship and the cultural exchange between both sides of the Great Wall. Russia is the country that has the longest border with China and it is interesting to explore the cultural tendencies developed in both countries and to find the influences. In this book Russian and Asian artists share their thoughts about watercolor and their approaches.

Ebook «Portrait and Figure» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2018

Pages: 144

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$


Human figure and portrait are the most complex subjects in art. 
The book includes interviews with 21 artists that suggest different points of view on depicting a human image. 


This book has a particular interest in getting different artists' answers to the same questions. It shows difference and similarity in their attitude to the medium and the subject.

Ebook «Portrait and Figure» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2018

Pages: 144

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


Human figure and portrait are the most complex subjects in art. 
The book includes interviews with 21 artists that suggest different points of view on depicting a human image. 


This book has a particular interest in getting different artists' answers to the same questions. It shows difference and similarity in their attitude to the medium and the subject.

Ebook «From Classic to Contemporary» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2014

Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$


“Watercolorists were long-burdened by notions of what their medium should be, rather than emboldened by what it could be. A number of contemporary watercolor artists have expanded the repertoire to include subject matter and methods well outside of the conventional realm, sometimes on a scale previously reserved for canvases. 


This book, the second in a series, highlights the work of a number of artists committed to expressing a personal vision, while taking watercolor to places seldom seen.” 
Nicholas Simmons

Ebook «From Classic to Contemporary» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series 

Year of publication: 2014

Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


“Watercolorists were long-burdened by notions of what their medium should be, rather than emboldened by what it could be. A number of contemporary watercolor artists have expanded the repertoire to include subject matter and methods well outside of the conventional realm, sometimes on a scale previously reserved for canvases. 


This book, the second in a series, highlights the work of a number of artists committed to expressing a personal vision, while taking watercolor to places seldom seen.” 
Nicholas Simmons

Ebook «The power of water» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2017

Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$

“The power of water” is the first book in "Masters of Watercolor" series. It embraces creative works by 21 significant watercolor artists. Some of them are brightly shining on the world watercolor stage, some are well known more locally. 


What is common is the work of water that is variably represented in their paintings. The range of artists' styles represents the diversity from almost photorealism till abstract art. 


There is also a review of art materials used by some of the included artists. It will be interesting for both professional artists and lovers of watercolor.

Ebook «The power of water» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2017

Pages: 128

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


“The power of water” is the first book in "Masters of Watercolor" series. It embraces creative works by 21 significant watercolor artists. Some of them are brightly shining on the world watercolor stage, some are well known more locally. 


What is common is the work of water that is variably represented in their paintings. The range of artists' styles represents the diversity from almost photorealism till abstract art. 


There is also a review of art materials used by some of the included artists. It will be interesting both for professional artists and lovers of watercolor.

Ebook «All about plein air» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists serias

Year of publication: 2020

Pages: 256

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$


Book "All about plein air" suggests a number of interviews with artists that are important in the world of contemporary watercolor. You could have met some of them in previous books of the series but this one shows another dimension of their art. 


Besides this book was given a special format - not only interviews but also essays about plein air and short stories from artists' work experience. More staged demonstrations are included. 50 masters of watercolor are represented in this volume - twice as many as in any of the previous books. 


It will be interesting both for professional artists and lovers of watercolor.

Ebook «All about plein air» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2020

Pages: 256

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


Book "All about plein air" suggests a number of interviews with artists that are important in the world of contemporary watercolor. You could have met some of them in previous books of the series but this one shows another dimension of their art. 


Besides this book was given a special format - not only interviews but also essays about plein air and short stories from artists' work experience. More staged demonstrations are included. 50 masters of watercolor are represented in this volume - twice as many as in any of the previous books. 


It will be interesting both for professional artists and lovers of watercolor.

Ebook «From East to West» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2015

Pages: 144

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$ 

Now, in the beginning of the XXI century, cross-influences have become stronger than ever before. In China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, there are equally popular Western realistic schools and experiments with form and texture, and the artists are still bound to their roots. In the art of the West, we can`t ignore discoveries and expressive means that originated in the East. Freedom and expressiveness of brush stroke have become a norm in contemporary watercolor, leaving the boundaries of calligraphy. 


With this book, we suggest to the reader to discover for him/her- self the influences that travel both from East to West and from West to East.

Ebook «From East to West» Masters of Watercolor. Interviews with watercolorists series

Year of publication: 2015

Pages: 144

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


Now, in the beginning of the XXI century, cross-influences have become stronger than ever before. In China, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, there are equally popular Western realistic schools and experiments with form and texture, and the artists are still bound to their roots. In the art of the West, we can`t ignore discoveries and expressive means that originated in the East. Freedom and expressiveness of brush stroke have become a norm in contemporary watercolor, leaving the boundaries of calligraphy. 


With this book, we suggest to the reader to discover for him/her- self the influences that travel both from East to West and from West to East.

Ebook «Konstantin Sterkhov. Watercolor» 

Year of publication: 2017

Pages: 97

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov, L. Zlobina
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$


“In a highly digitized age — where entire worlds of art can be accessed on our computer screens developing a personal and recognizable style of one’s own is a great achievement for an artist. And one such artist is Konstantin Sterkhov. Working in the traditional medium of transparent watercolour, Mr. Sterkhov’s work is steeped in classical tradition, but informed by a modernist sensibility. And whether his inspiration is turned toward views of land or sea, an urban cityscape, or the human figure, his work is instantly recognizable. Always well designed, expertly composed, and beautifully crafted, Mr. Sterkhov’s work is proof that he is not just a superb watercolour artist, but an outstanding artist in any medium.“ 
Thomas Wells Schaller, Los Angeles, May 2016

Ebook «Konstantin Sterkhov. Watercolor» 

Year of publication: 2017

Pages: 97

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov, L. Zlobina
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€


“In a highly digitized age — where entire worlds of art can be accessed on our computer screens developing a personal and recognizable style of one’s own is a great achievement for an artist. And one such artist is Konstantin Sterkhov. Working in the traditional medium of transparent watercolour, Mr. Sterkhov’s work is steeped in classical tradition, but informed by a modernist sensibility. And whether his inspiration is turned toward views of land or sea, an urban cityscape, or the human figure, his work is instantly recognizable. Always well designed, expertly composed, and beautifully crafted, Mr. Sterkhov’s work is proof that he is not just a superb watercolour artist, but an outstanding artist in any medium.“ 

Thomas Wells Schaller, Los Angeles, May 2016

Ebook «How to paint cats in watercolor». For watercolor lovers and not only them

Year of publication: 2021

Pages: 96

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90$


Painting Cats in Watercolors was conceived as a special issue in the Masters of Watercolors series of books. The author, K. Sterkhov, combined the format of the textbook and the thematic album with the works of significant artists in the field of watercolor. This edition is a declaration of love for cats through the prism of watercolor technique. 


It contains many practical tips, tutorials, and excellent examples of how to paint cats in this technique. The book will be interesting for professional artists and amateurs who work in that technique.

Ebook «How to paint cats in watercolor». For watercolor lovers and not only them

Year of publication: 2021

Pages: 96

Format: PDF

Author: Konstantin Sterkhov
Language: English / Russian

Price: 24.90€

Painting Cats in Watercolors was conceived as a special issue in the Masters of Watercolors series of books. The author, K. Sterkhov, combined the format of the textbook and the thematic album with the works of significant artists in the field of watercolor. This edition is a declaration of love for cats through the prism of watercolor technique. 


It contains many practical tips, tutorials, and excellent examples of how to paint cats in this technique. The book will be interesting for professional artists and amateurs who work in that technique.

Konstantin Sterkhov

Author of the books

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  • Over 30 years of painting experience and 20 years of teaching practice.
  •  70 international and 10 solo exhibitions, member of the jury for various international contests.
  • His paintings are placed in museums, private and corporate collections worldwide.
  •  He is an author of a series of books «Masters of Watercolor» and the founder of the magazine «Planet of Watercolor».
  • A brand ambassador of the leading producers of art materials (Daniel Smith, Roubloff, Nevskaya Palitra).
  • A member of Artists Trade Union of Russia, Saint-Petersburg Watercolor Society, and Watercolor Society of Finland.

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