2-Day Intensive Nude Figure Workshop with Julia Ustinovich

Workshop’s program

Day 1 – Observing & Constructing the Figure

We begin with a series of short and extended poses, training the eye to see the figure as a whole before moving into precise anatomical proportions. Participants will explore gesture drawing, contour accuracy and the art of “centering” the figure within the composition. By the end of the day you will have developed confident preliminary drawings ready for painting.

Day 2 – Watercolor Figure Painting

On the second day we transition from line to color, using the previous day’s studies as the foundation. Instruction will cover:

• Building skin tones

• Controlling edges to convey softness and structure

• Suggesting light and shadow

• Balancing detail with expressive brushwork to preserve the fluidity of watercolor

Live demonstrations, individual feedback and guided exercises will support you in achieving both technical accuracy and artistic expression.

Materials: High-quality watercolor paper, pigments and brushes for the workshop will be provided; participants are welcome to bring own for more comfort.

About the Instructor:

Julia Ustinovich is a contemporary figurative artist based in Poland. She works primarily with watercolor - her favorite medium, which she handles with masterful sensitivity.

You can check her amazing works at www.instagram.com/jul_ustin

Her work explores themes of sensuality, solitude and emotional resilience through the human figure, using a poetic visual language that resonates universally.

Julia has gained international recognition, winning multiple awards and exhibiting her work across Europe and Asia. Her paintings now live in private collections throughout the US and Europe. She has been selected for major festivals including FabrianoInAquarello (Italy), International Watercolour Masters (UK), Vietnam in Aquarello and the International Women’s Art Festival in Poland. Most recently she received Honorable Mentions at prestigious festivals in Rome and Córdoba.