Urban Watercolor: Painting the City While It Breathes
Experience the art of painting directly from life in this Plein Air Watercolor Workshop led by acclaimed visual artist Irina Yushmanova.
Cities are constantly changing. Light shifts, shadows move, and every moment presents a new composition. In this workshop, participants will learn how to observe, simplify, and capture the essence of urban environments using watercolor to express atmosphere, energy, and emotion.
Working outdoors, each participant will develop a complete painting while exploring the essential principles of urban watercolor, from initial observation and composition to the final touches of color and light.
What You'll Learn
- How to analyze and select an urban scene.
- Observation and on-location composition techniques.
- Perspective applied to cityscapes.
- Painting architecture, light, and atmosphere.
- Expressive watercolor techniques for depth and movement.
- Strategies for working efficiently and confidently outdoors.
The goal is to build confidence in painting directly from life while creating watercolor works that capture the character and vitality of the city.
Workshop Information
- Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Check-In: 9:30 AM
- Location: Fábrica La Aurora
- Duration: 5 hours
- Capacity: 10–15 participants
- Cost: $800 MXN per person
- Contact: [email protected]
Participants are encouraged to bring their own watercolor supplies, sketchbook, portable chair or easel, and a willingness to work outdoors.
Who Is This Workshop For?
Perfect for art students, watercolor painters, urban sketchers, professional artists, and enthusiasts interested in strengthening their observational and outdoor painting skills.
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 internationally recognized for their excellence in academic realism.
Her work spans watercolor, oil painting, drawing, pastel, acrylic, and mixed media, combining technical precision, impressionistic sensitivity, and a contemporary artistic vision. She has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions and competitions, receiving recognition for her artistic achievements.
Irina is the founder and director of Endorphine Art School, where she teaches in-person and online art programs. She also actively collaborates with international watercolor initiatives through the International Watercolor Society (IWS) and the renowned FabrianoInAcquarello festival in Italy.
