I always thought of watercolor as some kind of magic and believed that it was subject only to divines. Konstantin opened watercolor for me in a new way, as a top artist, as a talented teacher and a person who actively promotes and introduces us to the world of watercolor, including regularly publishing the book series “Masters of Watercolor.”

As a result, passion in watercolor has brought me to the community of talented and like-minded people from whom I study and gain new knowledge and skills. Watercolor makes you think and analyze, teaches you not to rush. And, most importantly, watercolor allows you to feel young, courageous and express your feelings! "You bring up the brush, and the brush brings you up ..."

I have been interested in painting my whole life, but I started painting only when I retired and had enough free time. I have been attending classes for 5 years. Painting allows me to relax and forget about everything else. I have a lot of paintings in my house, they personalize my interior. I have also sold quite a lot of paintings to my friends. Konstantin is a great artist and has a strong academic background. He always shows new techniques at his masterclasses, there is always so much to learn from him. Konstantin always gives a lot of inspiration and shows motives from different countries. It gives me an idea of his experiences of the country. 

When it comes to teaching watercolor art, then, from my experience, each artist has his own tricks. I am very scrupulous in choosing teachers, as art and personality come along. In Konstantin there is spirituality and ease in painting that is close to me. He graduated from a very reputable school of academic art and he is constantly developing his skills, participating in exhibitions and interacting with students. It is important for me that Konstantin does not give one specific technique, he shows different methods. This allows you to develop your own style and see a new facet of yourself, discover new opportunities and become bolder. With Konstantin there is even more desire to paint, try, make mistakes, and this is so important, because learning to paint is the path of trial and errors.

I really liked the way the material is structured and presented, musical arrangement, which makes the course not only informative, but also pleasant to watch. I appreciate that every next lesson is accessible only after completion of the previous one. It is a good motivation factor. I would like to point out to the preparatory exercises for each lesson - it makes the subsequent painting much easier. I really adore the art of Konstantin Sterkhov and watching the movement of the brush in his hands is an extra pleasure!

Konstantin Sterkhov is the first teacher from whom I studied watercolor live. He is excellent in any motive and technique; he is a virtuoso in how he uses the brush and feels the medium. He knows and freely applies all possible techniques: a la prima, dry, and wet. Konstantin showed me what watercolor is capable of and taught how to make a powerful and expressive image, either a cloud, a tree or a person. In addition to this, he is an excellent mentor and always supports the students. Thanks to Konstantin, I continue to paint every day, believe in myself and in art. Now I am working on mastering watercolor and teaching watercolor in my town.