Urban Landscape + Mountain: Castle in the Sky

Discover new creative possibilities in watercolor through a workshop that blends urban architecture, nature, and imagination. Guided by visual artist Irina Yushmanova, participants will explore how to create atmosphere, depth, and visual storytelling by combining cityscapes, mountain landscapes, and imaginative architectural elements.

This experience is designed to develop both technical skills and personal artistic expression, allowing each participant to interpret the subject in their own way while learning essential watercolor and composition techniques.

What You'll Learn

• Expressive watercolor techniques.
• Using washes and textures to create dynamic effects.
• Landscape composition that combines urban and natural elements.
• Atmospheric perspective for creating depth.
• Painting architectural and landscape features with confidence.
• Developing a personal visual narrative.

Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn how to balance structure, emotion, and creativity within a single artwork.

Workshop Information

• Date: August 15, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Instituto Allende
• Ages: 18+
• Cost: Free
• Materials: Included
• Capacity: 18 participants
• What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and a creative mindset
• Contact: [email protected]

An excellent opportunity for artists looking to strengthen their watercolor skills, explore new ideas, and develop a more personal artistic voice.

About Irina Yushmanova

Irina Yushmanova is a visual artist originally from Russia who has been based in Mexico since 2014. She studied at the Moscow Academy of Fine Arts and the Moscow Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, institutions recognized worldwide for their strong academic tradition in realist painting.

Her work spans watercolor, oil painting, drawing, pastel, acrylic, and mixed media, combining academic precision with contemporary and impressionistic sensitivity. She has participated in and received recognition from numerous national and international exhibitions and competitions.

Irina is the founder and director of Endorphine Art School, where she teaches both in-person and online art programs. She also represents the International Watercolor Society (IWS) and actively contributes to international initiatives dedicated to the promotion of contemporary watercolor painting.