Marathons
UKRAINIAN HOUSE – drawing traditions
A series of folk painting art sprints The patterns of our hearts – in every stroke Not a marathon. Not a month-long course. An art sprint is a short creative mini-journey for 7 days, where you draw every day with the support of a master. The lessons are already on the platform, you open them […]
Sprint. Christmas toys with Petrykivka painting
The holiday is approaching, the holiday is approaching… How much for us in these words. Open Art Academy offers a quick look at how, with what, and where to create indescribable beauty in your home. Christmas toys with folk Petrykivka painting – exactly what will surprise your loved ones, please the eye, and warm the […]
(UA) Спринт “Веселі гарбузи аквареллю”
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(UA) Челендж “Зимова витинанка”
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(UA) Челендж “Пух, перо, хутро. Пастель”
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(UA) Челендж “Подорож Петриківської цибулинки”
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Sprint “Fingerprints of Slobozhanshchyna”
Sprint in Art Sprint is a short artistic distance competition that does not require much physical effort, time (and light – in case of outages). However, it provides valuable experience, new skills and positive emotions. You can try it here. What you will achieve: Painting Basics: Learn the key elements of painting techniques Paints […]
Tavriysky Sprint
We invite you on a journey into the world of Ukrainian folk art with the “Tavriysky” sprint from Open Art Academy! An opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditions of Tavriysky (Tavrian) painting, which was formed on the Kinburn Spit and became a symbol of the beauty and originality of Ukrainian culture. You can try […]
Samchykiv Painting Marathon
Star Marathon of Samchykiv Painting Samchykiv painting is a real art that amazes with its uniqueness and beauty, and here is also a wonderful opportunity to attend master classes from four talented craftsmen, which will allow you not only to dive deeper into this tradition, but also to see a new, modern vision of this […]
(UA) Челендж. Пальцеграфія. Слобожанський розпис
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Watercolor basics
Have you been dreaming of mastering the art of watercolor painting for a long time, but don’t know where to start? How to understand the variety of materials and paints? How to prepare for work, what is composition, and how to work with linear perspective? In this marathon you will find answers to these and […]
Floral Universe. Rhythm and Harmony of Petrykivka Painting
Discover the magical world of folk art, where flowers dance to the rhythm of colors, creating a unique harmony. Dive into the depths of a unique art, where every brushstroke is a story told in the language of ornaments. Petrykivka painting, recognized as a UNESCO cultural heritage, will open up to you a boundless world […]
1000+1 Petrykivska flower. Subscription. Liliya Zorkina.
Masterclasses by subscription – this is the Wikipedia of the Petrykivka flower. Author: Ukrainian craftswoman Liliya Zorkina. More than 100 MK + about 50 schemes for independent study. The collection contains all known techniques, methods of execution and painting technologies, and masterclasses will be updated every month. Subscription for: 3 months – 23 € (1 […]
Marathon “World of Butterflies” folk art
An incredible, informative, creative marathon. During the 7 days of the marathon, we will create 7 butterflies with folk paintings of Slobozhansky, Tavriysky, Petrykivsky and Samchykivsky, vytinanka, draw a pattern with pencils with the best mentors, craftsmen and artists of Ukraine: Natalia Didenko, Liliya Zorkina, Vera Yerifa, Svetlana Gramm, Valentina Nagotnyuk and Liliya Gorbel. It […]
Marathon “Following the drawings of the legendary masters of Petrykiv painting” Author Lilia Zorkina
All masters and artists begin their journey by copying the works of outstanding predecessors. We invite you to follow this path, to draw intensively under the guidance of folk craftswoman Lilia Zorkina. Immerse yourself in the unique technique and richness of ornamental variations of the Petrykiv painting, which is part of the UNESCO cultural […]
Marathon Tavria painting
We invite you to fall in love with the folk painting of Tavriyka (Tavria) at the marathon. Tavria painting is an art about life, about family values, about the beauty of the southern land. It is a painting that glorifies the thirst for life, the development of life! You can try this depth by touch […]
Marathon. Slobozhansky painting
In Ukraine, in addition to Petrykivka painting, there are many other little-known beautiful types of painting. During Soviet times, they were forgotten and disappeared, but in our time they are being revived. One of these is Slobozhansky, also known as Starobilsky finger painting, which is made with fingers, and also in a spiral. Slobozhansky painting […]
Petrykiv flowers that can fly – Butterflies
Butterflies. Flowers in Petrykivka with Ukrainian craftswoman Lilia Zorkina. We want to show the journey of a butterfly that went through many stages of transformation, until it began to emerge with Petrykivka and shine with colors – bright and strong. The butterfly reminds each of us – life is constant transformations and changes, a process […]
Petrykiv Mandala marathon. Ukrainian mandala with master Liliya Horbel
We will immerse ourselves in bright colors, practice the main brushstrokes of the Petrykivka painting – a seed, a nut, a twig – what Petrykivka begins with, meditate by drawing: a mandala of amulets, a wheel of life, a beregin, a mandala of desire. A mandala is a drawing in a circle that repeats cyclically […]
Petrykivska rainbow. The author is Lilia Horbel
What we will do at the marathon: The Petrykiv rainbow marathon will consist of 8 main lessons: In the first part, we will consider the theory of the color wheel in combination with Petrikovsky painting. Let’s explore your color palette. Let’s learn to get auxiliary color shades. In the first lesson, there will be a […]
Easter Easter cake with Ukrainian craftswoman Liliya Horbel
Writing is a unique art, the origins of which go back to pre-Christian times. Ukrainian Easter eggs have very deep roots, their history goes back thousands of years. A bird’s egg as a symbol of new life. We will write 7 Easter eggs on the challenge.
Marathon Getting to know Vytinanka. Author Natalia Didenko
Have you ever cut a snowflake out of paper? It turns out that it was an exaggeration. This is how one of the traditional decorative arts is called in Ukraine. We invite you to familiarize yourself with Vytinanka and start creating your own original interior items
Four seasons watercolor
The magic of watercolors with artist Alina Slobodian Each lesson in this course focuses on one of the four seasons of the year, allowing you to learn the techniques of painting landscapes in different atmospheres and color palettes.
Flowers in an expressive style. Discover the therapeutic power of watercolor
Watercolor opens when we add a large amount of water. On average, the body of an adult consists of 60% water, and the body of a newborn by 80%. One of the organs that needs water the most is our brain. Have you noticed how relaxing it is when you look at the water? at […]
Watercolor journey through picturesque cities with Yulia Skrypnyk
We invite you to dive into a watercolor journey. The artist is inspired by everything that surrounds her: travels, cities, seas and oceans, plants and everything that lives around. This world is beautiful, it’s worth just stopping for a moment and looking around! We suggest you stop for a moment and transfer the architectural landscapes […]
Challenge Christmas star. Petrykiv painting
Join our challenge and help create a festive atmosphere! Theme “Christmas Star” Idea: to fill the network with magical beauty, warm the soul with light and distract from everyday life by drawing.
Light watercolor with a liner. Architectural sketches with Alina Slobodian
The magic of watercolor in architectural sketches with graphic strokes. “In this course, I want to teach you: to boldly use watercolor, even if it is your first experience, to feel the lines of the liner and successfully add it to your works. I will also introduce you to two types of perspective and deal […]
Mini course “Marine” with oil by Natalia Glazeva
Have you ever wondered why observing the sea can captivate us for hours? Why are we able to stare at its endless expanses for hours? It’s not just curiosity. Our eyes get a real rest, and our inner state acquires harmony and peace. The sea gives us a feeling of boundlessness, and even when it […]
Modern techniques of working with a palette knife. Oil painting.
Palette knife painting is one of the modern techniques of applying paint. Your mentor will be Iryna Kvasha, an artist from Dnipro. In the mini-course, you will learn how to work with a palette knife: feel free to use it, even if it is your first experience; you will feel the dynamics of movements, ease […]
Fairytale characters in watercolor with the artist and illustrator Iryna Hlushchenko
“Children’s illustration is what I love and it is the meaning of my life” Iryna Glushchenko is engaged in and teaches painting and drawing from scratch, develops the individuality and creativity of children and adults. Teaches how to convey emotions to a character. She has more than 120 illustrated books in her arsenal. Draw five […]
Mini course. How to draw from a photo. Andrii Kulagin
Practice in painting pictures from nature is necessary for everyone – but we live in the era of photography during wonderful technical opportunities and it is a sin not to use it – we debunk the myth that an artist needs to paint only from nature. In this master class, painting the architecture of Istanbul […]
Marathon “Petrykiv flowers” Author Lilia Horbel
The magic of Petrykiv flowers. Practice of a transitional stroke with the addition of details with a brush made of cat fur. We invite you to the marathon to create your own flower cards with Petrykiv painting, which will bring joy to you and your loved ones. Get ready for an incredible immersion in the […]
Space coffee and watercolor mini cours from Svitlana Klimenko.
In the classes you will get acquainted with coffee and watercolor painting techniques. The teacher-artist will explain and show in simple language how to draw four space works. The mini cours will be interesting for both children and adults! A small spoiler – our space smells like coffee with vanilla! Well, did you fly?
Petrykiv Stars Marathon
The course “Petrykiv Stars” invites you to immerse yourself in the magical world of traditional Ukrainian painting, where stars are born from flowers, leaves and bright ornaments under the guidance of master Lilia Gorbel.. You will learn to create unique compositions in the style of Petrykivka painting, using special techniques and tools that convey the […]
Funny watercolor pumpkins
Watercolor opens up when we add a lot of water. The average adult body is 60% water, and the body of a newborn is 80%. One of the organs that needs water the most is our brain. Have you noticed how relaxing it is to look at water at sea, on a river, or at […]
Watercolor birds. Author Svitlana Gramm
Watercolor exotic birds, six birds: toucan, parrot, red cardinal, rooster, Christmas goose on skates and hummingbird in stained glass style. This marathon is for those who dream to master watercolor painting, immerse themselves in the bright world of paints and colors, learn to draw birds under the guidance of artist, painter, graphic artist, illustrator Svitlana […]
Marathon “Revealing bags in the technique of Petrykiv painting”
We ask you to reveal the powerful light of beauty and warmth in our creative activities with the master of Ukraine Lilia Gorbel. Together we decorate the new bags using the unique technique of Petrykivka painting. The master classes have been divided so that you can incorporate your creative ideas and create unique embellishments that […]
Mini course “Outdoor practice” with Andrii Kulagin
Plein air (from the French plein air – “open air”) is a technique of painting outside the studio, outdoor painting that reproduces the color richness of nature, sunlight and air environment. The “Plenary practice” course is full of information, theory and practice await you during the course: transitions from the foreground to the background playing […]
Floral greeting card. Floral sketching by Svetlana Gramm
Floral sketching is much more than just flower sketches. It is an art that allows you not only to convey the beauty of nature on paper, but also to learn to see every detail of the floral world in all its complexity and sophistication. Over the course of 7 days, you will get acquainted with […]
Watercolor Marathon “Flower Sketching”
EVERYTHING BLOOMS! – division of the watercolor marathon “Flower sketching with Svetlana Gramm” This marathon is for those who dream of mastering watercolor painting. And to plunge into the bright world of paints and colors, to start drawing flowers – the easiest and most reliable solution. And sketching is ideal for those who are just […]
Watercolor charity marathon “OAkvAautumn”
We invite you to the free autumn watercolor marathon “OAkvAautumn” The theme of the marathon: the golden season – autumn Start on October 20 The autumn free marathon is dedicated to watercolor techniques. During the marathon – OAkvAosin is planned: drawing, drawing and drawing again, acquaintance with watercolor artists, information about art materials, drawing practice […]
Challenge “Petrykiv wonderland”
The theme of the challenge: a week of painting with classic Petrykiv painting every day – the mentor will be the master of Ukraine Liliya Zorkina.
The premiere of the marathon “Acquaintance with soft material” with the artist Svitlana Sсhiеl
We are ready to announce the start of the marathon “Acquaintance with soft material” with the artist Svitlana Shil. The premiere of which is already on November 7. And this means – for real during 10 days of acquiring skills in the academic technique of drawing with soft material! Beginner artists learn the technique of […]
Challenge “Petrikivka week” with Ukrainian craftswoman Lilia Zorkina
Theme of the challenge: Sunday painting with Petrikovsky painting every day. Goal: popularization of Ukrainian folk decorative art. During the 7 days of the challenge dedicated to the Petrykiv painting, we will get to know the materials in detail: paints, brushes, and learn about the elements, patterns and its types by drawing 7 drawings. You […]
Chedenj From grain to plant. Petrykiv painting
The theme of the challenge: drawing birds and stylizing them with Petrykiv painting, every day with Ukrainian craftswoman Vera Yerifa. The craftswoman teaches children of senior preschool and junior school age – so this challenge is perfect for beginners and extremely interesting for our younger students