Preparation camp with Konstantin Sterkhov
Road to London:
From Studio to Gallery Wall
8 weeks to take your paintings from "almost there" to exhibition-ready
See your work through the eyes of a jury
Personal feedback from Konstantin on your paintings you plan to submit to the exhibition
Your first show without fear
6 live Zoom sessions + 6 recorded lessons · July to August 2026 · Lifetime access
At a Glance
At a Glance
Most artists know their work is good. Few can tell if it's exhibition-ready.
Konstantin Sterkhov · 200+ international exhibitions · Jury member, Fabriano in Acquerello
This camp focuses on the final 10%. Three live demos. Two personal feedback sessions on your actual paintings. One Q&A covering everything from framing to shipping.
8 weeks. 6 sessions. Destination: Artefacto London Exhibition, November 2026.
Is this camp right for you?
Five experts, five different walls. Which one sounds like yours?
Konstantin reviews your work in two live sessions and tells you exactly where each piece stands.
Demo 01 teaches you to read your paintings the way a jury does.
Demo 02 covers the final 10%: where to push, and when to stop.
This camp covers the full path from desire to submit to submission itself. London is a safe first step with the support of Artefacto.
Two feedback sessions on the specific paintings you plan to send. Three fresh demos. One Q&A for logistics.
This camp is not for
Honest about who this is for, and who it isn't.
Artists who have never painted in watercolor. You need basic skills first.
Artists looking for a technique course. This is the final 10%, not foundations.
Artists who want step-by-step demos to copy. This camp teaches you to evaluate your own work.
Artists not ready to submit paintings for honest feedback.
An exhibition feels different when you are a participant. It gives you a sense of commitment and accomplishment. Every show is a milestone on your artistic journey, revealing both your strengths and areas for growth as a professional. Seeing your work in the context of a broader slice of artistic life helps you understand where you stand, highlights your potential and strengths, and points the way forward.
Program
Module 1: Diagnosis (weeks 1-2)
Konstantin takes a "nearly there" painting and reads it the way a jury does. Then he reviews your portfolio and gives you a straight answer: what's exhibition-ready, what needs attention, what to do next.
Live demo + live feedback from Konstantin Sterkhov · Recorded demo and interview with Konstantin SterkhovResult: You know exactly where your work stands and what to fix.
Module 2: Finishing Power (weeks 3-4)
The final 10% that separates good from exhibition-ready. Contrast, accents, visual entry point, and when to stop. Then Konstantin checks your revisions and gives a final recommendation on what to submit.
Live demo + live feedback from Konstantin Sterkhov · Recorded master demo by Tatiana AnisimovaResult: Your paintings are finished at exhibition level. You know which ones to send.
Module 3: Work + Artist Voice (weeks 5-8)
How your painting reads in the first 3 seconds. What a viewer absorbs, what disappears, how to amplify what matters. Artist Statement: how to talk about your work as an exhibiting artist. Final Q&A: framing, packaging, shipping, and everything before you hit send.
Live demo + live Q&A from Konstantin Sterkhov · Recorded master demo by Gerda Mentes, interview with Michael Solovyov, Artist Statement lessonResult: You see your work through a viewer's eyes. You have your Artist Statement. You're ready to submit.
What you leave with
The skills outlast London.
3 to 5 exhibition-ready paintings
Prepared for any show, not only London
The ability to evaluate your own work through a jury's eyes
A skill you keep after the camp ends
A finished Artist Statement
A text you can adapt for any future exhibition
Full understanding of exhibition logistics
Framing, packaging, shipping, submission requirements
A submission to the Artefacto London competition
For participants entering the competition
Confidence confirmed by a master
Not because someone was polite about it. Because Konstantin told you what to fix, and you fixed it
Student works
Work created by Artefacto students during exhibition preparation programs with Konstantin Sterkhov.
These artists started where you are now.
Artefacto London festival
Your destination is a gallery wall in central London.
19-22 November 2026. Indra Gallery
Your paintings on a gallery wall in central London. An international exhibition by Artefacto, the community you already belong to. Whether this is your first exhibition or your next one, London is where your work meets its audience.
How it works: Camp (July-August) → Competition → Exhibition (November)
All-inclusive experience
Ready to be there in person?
Exhibit your work at Gallery. Meet and paint alongside Alex Hillkurtz, Paul Talbot-Greaves, Joe Dowden, Ian McManus, Konstantin Sterkhov, and Prasad Beaven. Walk through the exhibition with your paintings on the wall.
6 live painting workshops at Indra Gallery, 19-22 November 2026
High-resolution recordings of all 6 workshops with lifetime access
One purchase: camp, exhibition fee, and London workshops.
Limited seats.
Meet Your Instructor
Konstantin Sterkhov
"When you start your artist journey it feels like standing in an open field at many roads junction. You need a strategy, a guidance or a mirraculous luck. Imagine how important it is to take the right path! I believe that many roads can bring you to your goal but it can be "a long and winding road" or a road with clear view. Your first exhibitions are the tiles on your path that give you direction and boost." — Konstantin Sterkhov
- 30+ years painting · 20+ years teaching · 200+ international exhibitions · 10 solo shows
- Repin Academy graduate · UK Global Talent visa as an artist · Jury member at Fabriano in Acquerello
- Permanent museum collections in Italy, Mexico, Finland, and Russia, including Museo della Carta in Fabriano, Museo de la Acuarela, Erarta Contemporary Museum
- Brand ambassador for Daniel Smith and Roubloff · Author of 11 watercolor books, including the Masters of Watercolor series
Choose your plan
Plan
Standard
All 12 lessons. Lifetime access. Start your exhibition path on your own schedule.
- Recording of 3 demo sessions with K. Sterkhov
- Recording of 2 feedback sessions with K. Sterkhov
- Recording of 1 Q&A session about ab exhibition
- 3 recorded master demos + 2 interviews
- Artist Statement recorded lesson by E. Strygina
- Exhibition checklist, framing & logistics guide
- Lifetime access to the learning materials
❌No live sessions or personal feedback
Plan
Premium
Konstantin reviews your paintings live. You leave knowing exactly what's ready for the wall.
Everything in Standard, but LIVE:
3 demo sessions — paint alongside Konstantin in real time
- 2 personal feedback sessions — Konstantin reviews YOUR paintings and tells you exactly what's ready for the wall
- 1 Q&A session with K.Sterkhov — ask your questions directly
- Closed community chat with K.Sterkhov and fellow students
Plan
All-inclusive
Camp, exhibition fee, 6 London workshops. One purchase, your full path from studio to gallery wall.
Everything in Premium, plus:
Exhibition fee included (value $104)
- 6 London Offline Workshops + Lifetime Access to Their Recordings (value $518)
- Your full path from studio to gallery wall — nothing else to buy
Plan
Standard
All 12 lessons. Lifetime access. Start your exhibition path on your own schedule.
- Recording of 3 demo sessions with K. Sterkhov
- Recording of 2 feedback sessions with K. Sterkhov
- Recording of 1 Q&A session about ab exhibition
- 3 recorded master demos + 2 interviews
- Artist Statement recorded lesson by E. Strygina
- Exhibition checklist, framing & logistics guide
- Lifetime access to the learning materials
❌No live sessions or personal feedback
Plan
Premium
Konstantin reviews your paintings live. You leave knowing exactly what's ready for the wall.
Everything in Standard, but LIVE:
3 demo sessions — paint alongside Konstantin in real time
- 2 personal feedback sessions — Konstantin reviews YOUR paintings and tells you exactly what's ready for the wall
- 1 Q&A session with K.Sterkhov — ask your questions directly
- Closed community chat with K.Sterkhov and fellow students
Plan
All-inclusive
Camp, exhibition fee, 6 London workshops. One purchase, your full path from studio to gallery wall.
Everything in Premium, plus:
Exhibition fee included (value €90)
- 6 London Offline Workshops + Lifetime Access to Their Recordings (value €450)
- Your full path from studio to gallery wall — nothing else to buy
Student results
Student results
From artists who prepared for exhibitions with Konstantin.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have loved the online platform of Artefacto and learned so much from the array of courses, programs, and workshops. I can see the change in my work. I have developed a process of layering that is confident. And works well in watercolor, pastel, oil , acrylic in any medium. Konstantin has given us wonderful information on how to evaluate our own work and for me the self discovery that I need to take more time especially with watercolor.
Noreen M.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
VI started my journey here and all I have learnt is from Artefacto, mainly Konstantin. I have and am achieving my goals as I become more aware of techniques. I know where I go wrong and am far more confident.
Neena M.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This class has been so very helpful. I really had no idea how to take the next step in my art journey, but thanks to this class I am actually taking those steps now. I have submitted to a variety of exhibitions. Of course, it may take a while before my work is selected, but I will proceed with optimism. The instructions on crafting the artist's statement and bio were put to good use! Additionally, the demos were very helpful and it was great to try out painting styles that were new to me. Also, the feedback has helped me feel more comfortable with my own artistic voice.
Sue C.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This class has helped me to be bold and try to apply for different exhibitions and also been awarded an honorary award and shown in an art magazine.
Lena J.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Konstantin Sterkov’s course was a real turning point for me. As an artist who wants to participate in international exhibitions and build more visibility, I found exactly the foundation I needed here. The course was highly practice-oriented, clearly structured, and filled with valuable insights into the international art scene... Konstantin doesn’t just teach theory — he shows very concretely how to position yourself realistically, what kind of works perform well, how to improve your portfolio, and which steps truly lead to greater visibility.
Angela
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am amazed at how far I have reached until now just within one year of doing this program. ...I learned a lot from this program and I even managed to create some good enough paintings for my art portfolio. Thank you so much.
Martina
You Have No Risks — We Support You!
You Have No Risks — We Support You!
Can't attend a session live?
Every session is recorded and available in your account. Lifetime access.
Never exhibited before?
London is designed as a safe first step inside the Artefacto community.
Money-back guarantee
Full refund available before the camp starts. Details in FAQ.