The latest news and upcoming events out of Elena Parashko Gallery.
March 2023
In the March issue of Leisure Painter, I continue my marine life painting series in acrylics with a trigger fish and another creative background technique. Follow my step by step demonstration to learn how to create a textured effect, apply a wash, stipple dots, mix a shadow colour for white, do a dry brush blend and paint an eye. We will also have another opportunity to practice the skill of using transfer paper to trace a drawing.
Behind the Scenes
Get a sneak peak into how I painted a big and bold wave painting in oils.
April 2023
This month I continue my marine life series in Leisure Painter magazine with a demonstration of a Nautilus shell on a sandy background created with a sponging technique. We practice using transfer paper to trace our drawing of the shell, and then the fundamental acrylic painting technique of shading highlights, midtones and shadows.
May 2023
In the May issue of Leisure Painter, the fifth article of my marine life painting series explores how to create an underwater background using a wet in wet blending technique. We then paint a Royal Angel Fish into the scene with dry brush blending and a “ghosting” technique for shadows. We again practice using transfer paper to trace our drawing , as well as stipple dots and paint an eye.
Behind the Scenes
Get a sneak peak into how I painted a nautilus shell in acrylics. The full step by step demonstration is featured in the April issue of Leisure Painter magazine.
PAINTING PARTIES
Add a fun and creative dimension to your next party or corporate team building event under Elena’s expert instruction. Even total beginners can be guided step by step to create their own masterpiece.