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40+ world-class artists, structured courses, live formats, and real progress — all in one place.
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Live events with renowned masters
Every month, we host 3-4 FREE workshops and demos with world-class artists. Learn live, ask questions in real time, and connect with a global community of watercolor enthusiasts.
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Clear learning paths designed for your level and goals. Whether you're starting fresh, breaking through a plateau, or going professional — we'll guide you step by step, so you always know what's next.
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Build your portfolio, learn to price your work, and prepare for exhibitions. Join our online gallery and turn your creative passion into a professional practice at your own pace.
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Deep mastery, not just basics
Go beyond tutorials. Study color theory, composition, anatomy, and advanced techniques with 40+ renowned artists. Real depth for those who want to truly master the craft.
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Join any of our 3 FREE workshops this month to meet and paint with the world renowned artist LIVE
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From Charcoal to Watercolor: Expressive Figure Techniques with Ken Goldman
Learn a proven 4-step approach to drawing and painting figures confidently, even if you struggle with proportions and expression. Watch a live demo by internationally recognized artist with 40+ years of teaching experience.
Date: 15 January 2026
Language: English
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Free Online workshop with Konstantin Sterkhov
Explore how to develop your artistic voice, gain clarity in your direction, and grow through a structured, guided approach with internationally recognized master.
Date: 22 January 2026
Language: English
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New online course with
Ilya Ibryaev
From blank paper to finished painting in 20 minutes. Ilya Ibryaev shares his alla-prima approach to winter landscapes.
Date: 26 January 2026
Language: English
Our masters
Our mission is to bring the world’s best watercolor artists to every student. Over 40 masters share their unique methods, helping thousands of learners grow.
John Salminen
AWS Dolphin Fellow; NWS Signature; TWSA Distinguished Master.
Icon of urban watercolor — complex design, light, and atmospheric depth.
Liu Yi
Charles Comfort Medal of Canada; 20+ international awards; Escoda Ambassador.
Renowned for expressive figures and poetic control of water and light.
Keiko Tanabe
AWS & NWS Signature Member; exhibited in 20+ countries; Fabriano participant.
Captures the poetry of atmosphere through simplicity, light, and quiet emotion.
Ong Kim Seng
AWS Dolphin Fellow; Cultural Medallion Singapore; Honorary President SWS.
World icon of Asian watercolor — harmonizing tropical light and urban heritage.
Yuko Nagayama
Member Nihon Suisaiga Kai; AWS exhibitor; Fabriano invited master.
Known for poetic light and elegant brushwork that capture nature’s subtle emotion
Hazel Soan
Channel 4 Watercolour Challenge; DSWF Judge; 15+ books; Royal Academy exhibitor.
Celebrated for vivid sunlight, decisive brushwork, and expressive figures.
Andy Evansen
Former PAPA President; AWS Signature Member & Dolphin Fellow; TWSA Master.
Master of simplification — confident values and luminous design in watercolor.
David Poxon
RI & NWS Member; Curator of International Watercolour Masters (UK).
Master of dry-brush realism — timeless textures and meditative calm.
Janine Gallizia
Fabriano Curator France; Art Director of The Art of Watercolour.
Creates harmony and emotion through subtle light and atmosphere.
Eudes Correia
Fabriano Leader; Winsor & Newton Global Ambassador.
Transforms ordinary people into luminous urban stories full of emotion.
Pablo Rubén López Sanz
AWS & NWS exhibitor; Fabriano Ambassador; 500+ awards.
Master of reflections and light — unified atmospheres through the “Mother Color” technique.
Konstantin Sterkhov
NWS, RI and RSMA exhibitor, Jury member of Fabriano Biennial, author of Masters of Watercolor.
Expressive storytelling and refined light uniting East and West traditions.
Nicolas Lopez
NWS Honorary Member; Fabriano Ambassador; Daniel Smith Ambassador.
Luminous cityscapes and reflections painted with rhythm and depth.
Sterling Edwards
NWS Signature Member; regular exhibitor in AWS / NWS shows.
Expressive, design-driven landscapes blending abstraction and light.
Joe Dowden
RI Exhibitor; Royal Institute exhibitor.
Renowned for refined marine and landscape watercolors — clarity and light.
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Programs, courses, mini-courses, workshops, collections and retreats with legendary masters — all in one place.
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Recorded lessons from master artists for all levels. Learn at your own pace in four formats — from structured tracks to quick, focused sessions. Lifetime access to every purchase.
- Courses & Programs → deep dives into themes and techniques
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Offline Retreats
Plein-air trips, art camps and exhibition programs. Learn, paint, and connect with the community in inspiring locations.
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For beginners
A starting point for your watercolor journey: simple lessons, clear guidance, and confidence in your very first painting.
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Mentorships & Intensives
Focused growth with a master: One-on-one mentorships and small-group sessions to set goals, review work, and accelerate progress.
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Live demos and talks every month. Register in a minute and add to your calendar.
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20,000+ students worldwide trust Artefacto
What do they create?
From stuck to unstuck — real breakthroughs. See how students overcome plateaus, master new techniques, and build confidence.
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The results they achieve
Welcome to our gallery of student portfolios! We take pride in featuring our most active and prominent students, celebrating their achievements and hard work. We encourage you to explore these portfolios.
Sylvie Reincke
View portfolioArt is my visual language to journal experiences both unique and ordinary. There is a magical consciousness created when water meets minerals and such a joy to be a part of that. My name is Sylvie Reincke. I live on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida USA and I’m honored to share my Art with you!
Nicoleta Nicolaescu
View portfolioI started painting in February, 2022, and I love it! Every day since then I wake up in the morning excited, thinking of what I will paint, but I know I still have a lot to learn. Though all of us have a lot to learn, in so many ways, because life gives us a lot of lessons.
Nadine Biebelhausen
View portfolioI’m married, and have two lovely grown children. My love for art started as a young girl and has never left me. I have a strong love for nature and wildlife and enjoy painting landscapes, plants, and animals. Since I join Artefacto, I feel my paintings are getting better all the time.
Our mission
Miroslava
the Founder of Artefacto Art School
There was a time my days felt grey, purposeless. I walked into a watercolor class, and hours just… paused—me, paper, water, pigment, and a quiet challenge that made life brighter. I wanted people everywhere to feel that spark, that FLOW!
I also knew the teacher matters — and that trying different masters is how you find your own voice. So I built a team, invited only the best, and co-created programs that stay human.
We open the door online and in person — retreats, live workshops—and every week you can meet a master for free before you commit. I still read your notes, and I want both students and artists to be happy.
That’s the heart of Artefacto, that is why we exist!
Media about us
Leading French art magazine «Pratique des Arts» and German Watercolor Society (Deutsche Aquarell Gesellschaft) feature Artefacto.
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