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NEW ONLINE COURSE
by Ilya Ibryaev
Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes
Move confidently from your very first brushstroke to 4 expressive, atmospheric paintings using the alla prima technique. Discover the beauty of winter landscapes and learn how to capture them with renowned watercolor master Ilya Ibryaev
LIFETIME ACCESS |
NEW ONLINE COURSE
by Ilya Ibryaev
Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes
Move confidently from your very first brushstroke to 4 expressive, atmospheric paintings using the alla prima technique. Discover the beauty of winter landscapes and learn how to capture them with renowned watercolor master Ilya Ibryaev
LIFETIME ACCESS |
Welcome to Ilya Ibryaev’s new course!
This course is unique because it focuses entirely on a single season – winter – yet explores it in several moods and states. You’ll learn to paint winter in its many forms: from frosty sunrises to snowstorms, from soft mist to crisp, cold air.
This approach will help make your paintings richer, livelier, and more convincing.
We won’t simply copy photographs. Instead, you’ll learn to create your own interpretations of a scene – immersing yourself in its atmosphere and expressing the feeling of the landscape. You will overcome the fear of a blank page and learn to use watercolor boldly, freely, and intentionally.
6 Full-HD video lessons
4.5 hours of high-quality footage from multiple angles
4 paintings
Create four winter landscapes while mastering composition, aerial perspective, and multi-layered depth
Personal feedback
Choose the Premium plan and receive individual guidance from a professional curator
A message from the artist
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to:
Start their watercolor journey
If you’re new to watercolor, this course offers a safe and inspiring introduction.
Deepen existing skills
For those already painting – you'll learn to create confident, atmospheric landscapes using the alla prima approach.
Overcome fear of the blank page
If hesitation or lack of practice holds you back, this course will help you break through that barrier.
Move beyond “coloring a reference"
Learn how to use a reference as inspiration – not a copy – infusing it with your own emotions and artistic vision.
Program of the course:
Introduction and Materials
Great painting begins with choosing the right tools.
Get to know Ilya and learn which materials you need to work confidently before you make your first brushstroke.
2 lesson, 10 min
Painting 1:
“Winter River in the Forest”
2 lessons, 67 min
Painting 2:
“Winter in the Countryside”
Work with early-spring lighting, explore the relationship between light and shadow, refine the distant plane, and learn to paint a spring sky.
1 lesson, 55 min
Painting 3:
“Frosty Day”
Learn to depict cold morning light, work with sunbeams and soft shadows, and create a convincing frost-filled atmosphere.
1 lesson, 50 min
Painting 4:
“Winter in the City”
Capture a misty morning mood, explore composition and aerial perspective, and learn to structure foreground, middle ground, and background.
2 lessons, 1 h 20 min
Throughout the course, you will:
01
Master the alla prima technique – painting boldly, quickly, and with freedom
02
Dive into winter scenes and convey the atmosphere of snow, ice, and frosty air
03
Learn to work from big shapes to small details, creating depth and movement
04
Study composition, aerial perspective, and wet/dry paper techniques – and apply them immediately
05
Move from copying references to expressing your personal feeling of the scene
06
Absorb the mindset, approach, and secrets of a celebrated watercolor master
Artist’s method
“By the end of this course, every student will discover something new and exciting in their creative practice – things they didn’t know before. You will gain the confidence to create your own winter landscapes, expressing emotion and your personal view of nature.
The alla prima technique will help you develop boldness, decisiveness, and a professional approach to painting.
This course will teach you technique – but, which is much more important, it will ignite new inspiration”.
– Ilya Ibryaev
The offer for you:
Standard
New course "Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes"
6 video lessons in full HD by Ilya Ibryaev
- 4 watercolor works by the end of the course
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
New course "Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes"
6 video lessons in full HD by Ilya Ibryaev
- 4 watercolor works by the end of the course
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Official certificate of completion
- Individual written feedback within 75 days from a professional curator on each painting + final project
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
Standard
New course "Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes"
6 video lessons in full HD by Ilya Ibryaev
- 4 watercolor works by the end of the course
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Bonus: 30 ArtiCoins
Premium
New course "Master’s Approach to Winter Landscapes"
6 video lessons in full HD by Ilya Ibryaev
- 4 watercolor works by the end of the course
- 24/7 access from any location at your own pace
- LIFETIME access to the video lessons
- Access to the moderated students community on WhatsApp
- Final project (your own painting)
- Official certificate of completion
- Individual written feedback within 75 days from a professional curator on each painting + final project
- Bonus: 40 ArtiCoins
Only 30 places are available
Meet your instructor:
Ilya Ibryaev
- Member, International Watercolor Society (IWS)
- IWS Representative in Russia
- Member, Artists Union of Russia
- Winner and participant of international exhibitions, contests, and festivals
- Works held in museums and private galleries worldwide
Examples of Ilya's work
You have no risks – we support you!
No risk for you*
In case after 1–2 lessons of the coursе you realize that is not for you, YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!
*within 14 days after payment
Freeze
For Premium plan – If the start date is not convenient, we freeze the course
(1 time free of charge)
Freedom & Mobility
Make your own schedule and go through the lessons at a comfortable pace – whenever and wherever you like
Certificate of completion
(for Premium Plan)
Upon completion of the course for the students of Premium plan we issue a certificate. The certificate could be used as a proof of your qualification's upgrade at work (if it is related to arts) and for your private affairs as a recognition of your mastery in painting.
Your curator for this course
Olga Karlsson
Watercolor artist, Sweden
- Olga is a practicing artist interested in the medium of watercolor and acrylic.
- After graduating from the St Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering she has been working as an architect in St Petersburg and has founded a school of aesthetic education for children.
- Olga came to Sweden in 1993, she is a self employed, manages an art courses in Karlstad and all over Sweden (online).
- Olga participated in national and international exhibitions and competitions such as IWS Fabriano Acquarello (2019, 2022), IWS Bulgaria (2019) , IWS Malajsia (2021).
HERE YOU MAY FIND OLGA'S WORKS
Examples of Olga's works
How is your learning process organized?
BEFORE COURSE
Full course program
List of course materials
Friendly community of beginner and professional artists
AT COURSE
Recorded video lessons
Watch lessons at your own pace
Closed students' chat
AFTER COURSE
Certificate of completion
Own portfolio
Skills and knowledge practiced
Part of our art community
Which materials do you need
for the course?
Materials:
- Paper: watercolor, 300gsm
- Brushes: large flat (goat hair), synthetic round for details
- Plastic card for textures
- White gouache for highlights
Color palette:
- Snow: Ultramarine + touch of Cadmium Red
- Houses: Sepia + Cadmium Red
- Trees: Sepia + Black
- Accents: Lavender
Frequently asked questions
Contact us
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Our working hours:
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7 am — 6 pm Central European Time (CET)
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