Welcome to the World of Loose Watercolor
LEARN MOREWhat you will learn:
How to build a solid foundation in watercolor
You’ll start by understanding your materials, the paper, brushes, and paints that make all the difference in watercolor. You’ll explore how water interacts with pigment, how to control it when needed, and how to let it flow freely.
How to paint loosely and with confidence
You’ll learn how to loosen up your hand and your mindset, painting with more freedom and less fear. Through guided exercises, you’ll see how to let water and pigment move together naturally to create soft edges, smooth transitions, and expressive brushstrokes.
How to bring your paintings to life with expression and flow
In the final stage, you’ll put everything into practice through engaging projects that connect technique and creativity. You’ll paint flowers, landscapes, and atmospheric compositions that reflect your personal vision and emotion.
Hi, my name is Yana Ivannikova,
I am a watercolor artist based in the Netherlands.
My painting style is loose, expressive and atmospheric, I focus on capturing the essence of seascapes, landscapes and flowers.
I often paint en plein air, where the wind and light bring spontaneity and special energy into my work. Later I carry this inspiration into my studio, where I transform those impressions into my artworks and tutorials.
Both in my own art and in my teaching I encourage freedom, showing that watercolor is not about total control but about letting go. I love sharing this approach with my students and helping them connect with watercolor as a joyful and really magical medium.
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