Mastering Realism in Art: From Basics to Expertise by Anna Ivanova

LEARNING Program by ANNA IVANOVA

Mastering Realism in Art: From Basics to Expertise

Fast track to watercolor realism through 6 core practices, fundamental still lifes to advanced portraits and figures, that will lead you to confident stunning masterpieces

Language: English

LEARNING Program by ANNA IVANOVA

Mastering Realism in Art: From Basics to Expertise

Fast track to watercolor realism through 6 core practices, fundamental still lifes to advanced portraits and figures, that will lead you to confident stunning masterpieces

Language: English

Join Anna Ivanova's 14-hour watercolor realism program, designed for advanced artists to refine their skills from foundational techniques to complex texture and tone studies in various subjects.


Advance through the program to create over 10 paintings, mastering key concepts like proportion and light, and capturing textures from fabric to fur across diverse subjects for authentic depth.

Enhance your learning with 4 exclusive Zoom sessions by Anna Ivanova, where you'll paint 4 more masterpieces and learn advanced techniques to fully unlock watercolor realism.

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During this program, you will:

  • Explore different shading techniques to add depth to your sketches and paintings
  • Experiment with various materials and understand their effects on realism
  • Produce a detailed and realistic still life painting, natural scenes and more 
  • Create a lifelike portrait of a person, emphasizing facial features and expression
  • Understand the anatomy of animals as well as human anatomy 
  • Focus on creating realistic textures such as hair, fur, porcelain, fabric, etc.


CREATE YOUR OWN PORTFOLIO OF OVER 10 REALISTICWATERCOLORS!

Anna Ivanova's approach to watercolor realism blends meticulous attention to detail with a unique sensitivity to the emotional undercurrents of her subjects. 


This distinctive blend not only captures the physical accuracy but also evokes the deeper, often unseen essence of every scene she paints.

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You will get feedback on 10 paintings and 8 drawing practices from a professional curator during the first 90 days of studying (Premium plan*).


  • You will get a detailed review from the curator highlighting key areas for improvement and providing recommendations! 


  • The curator is an artist who has formal education in a fine art academy and is trained to provide feedback/critique to the artworks.

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  • Students support and inspire each other every day
  •  They share advice, discuss the drawings and give feedback on them
  •  Like-minded people discuss various art-related topics there
  • They feel at home with their friends


This community is moderated by a dedicated professional Community Manager and our Support Team!

Anna Ivanova

Author of the program



  • A winner at prestigious international competitions (Shanghai International Watercolour Biennial, 2012; The International Young Masters Invitational Exhibition, 2016; TWWCE, 2016)
  • Participant of various national and international exhibitions (Re-interpretation, China; World Watercolor Exhibition, Thailand; Castra, Slovenia; Fabriano in Acquarello, Italy; Masters of watercolor, Russia etc.)
  • Instructor of workshops in Europe and Asia
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Here are the exemplarily results of our Third Online Exhibition:


  • 92 students exhibited their works
  • We awarded 8 winners in 5 categories
  • Winners got the winner certificates, Koval sketchbooks, free 1 month membership in "Artefacto Family" and other valuable prizes
  • All participants received the bonus of 50 ArtiCoins

Paintings by the winners of our last exhibition: Marian Mattinson, Miriam Tió, Greshna Dibble, Alba Cruz, Tejaswini Gangan, Svitlana Eccles-Kuznetsova, Manuela Vianello and Suneeta Verma.

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  • 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


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