Autumn Watercolour Workshop: Perfect Pumpkin with Yulia Lisitsyna

Painting the Perfect Pumpkin

Celebrate the charm of fall in this creative, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll paint and illustrate your own unique “perfect pumpkin.” Using real pumpkins, gourds, cantaloupes, and other seasonal produce as inspiration, you'll explore outlining, watercolour painting, and mixed media techniques to bring your personal style to life.

We’ll use a variety of materials including watercolour, oil pastels, and water-soluble India ink on Strathmore or Canson paper. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your skills, all levels are welcome!

Location: Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing, 305 Bank Street, Ottawa, ONTime: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMMaterials are provided. Just bring your creativity!

About the Instructor

With over 25 years of experience as a watercolor artist, graphic, and ornamental designer, Yulia has been teaching at the Ottawa School of Art since 2016, sharing her expertise in vibrant watercolors, bold acrylics, and intricate drawings. Her artistic journey began in Moscow, Russia, where she studied Fine Art, worked as a ceramic artist, co-owned a studio, and collaborated with the Paleontological Museum. She has participated in international exhibitions across Germany, Sweden, the UK, Canada, and the US. Since 2017, she has also taught at the Glebe Community Centre and Abbotsford House. A dedicated craft-maker, she has been an artist-vendor at ByWard Market since 2016 and has showcased her work in SAW Gallery, Shenkman Arts Centre, and BlueBird Café. Passionate about traditional media, she integrates medieval patterns, mythology, and light effects into her art. She is committed to supporting Ukrainian refugees and enriching Ottawa’s artistic community.

MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED:

Watercolour

Strathmore

Canson paper

Oil pastels( assorted colours)

Water-soluble India ink.

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