About the Artist

"Water is formless, and the process of creating an illusion of form on a sheet of paper is a miracle. It requires a subtle balance between control and surrender. When the artist tends to exert too much control, the miraculous aspect fades. Perhaps the most challenging part for the artist is letting go of the responsibility of being "the creator" and surrendering to the solutions that water provides. It is a somewhat meditative process when trying to be as flexible as water and go with the flow."

 Konstantin Sterkhov  2023

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Biography:

 Konstantin Sterkhov is an internationally recognized artist, instructor, and author, born in Russia. As a renowned watercolor artist, he was granted a Global Talent visa for the UK. Sterkhov has authored six books in the series 'Masters of Watercolor,' five tutorial books on watercolor technique, and 'Planet of Watercolor' almanacs. He is in demand worldwide as an exhibitor, author, instructor, and juror. 

The Artefacto school has produced numerous best-selling series of instructional videos featuring his technique.

His work is collected worldwide and is part of several permanent collections, including Museo de la Acuarela in Mexico, Erarta Contemporary Museum in St. Petersburg, Ita-Haamen Museo in Finland, and Museo della Carta in Fabriano, Italy. Sterkhov's artworks have been featured in prestigious international watercolor exhibitions in various countries, such as the International World of High Watercolor Exposition in Moscow, the 'Geniuses of Watercolor' Exhibition in New Delhi, India, Fabriano in Aquarello in Italy from 2016 to 2023, Marche d'Acqua at Fabriano Watermark Museum from 2016 to 2022, Art Saloon in Qingdao, China, Silk Road International Exposition in Xi'an, and Shenzhen Watercolor Biennial 2013 - Re-interpretation, China, among others.

He has received awards for his fine art, including the First Place Award in Cityscape at the Art Bridge Biennial 2021 in St. Petersburg, and the First Place Award in Landscape at the Art Bridge Biennial 2019. Sterkhov was also a finalist for the 'Best Drawings of 2021' - the 'Abu Rawash Masters Award.' His paintings and writings have been featured in various magazines and arts publications, including 'The Art of Watercolour' and 'Practique des Arts,' as well as the IWS Magazine.

Konstantin Sterkhov is a Signature Member of the St. Petersburg Watercolor Society, Artists Union of Russia, and the Finnish Watercolor Society.

Proudly serving as an International Brand Ambassador, Konstantin Sterkhov represents fine companies in the artistic community.

Daniel Smith Artists Materials

Roubloff art brushes

St Cuthbert’s Mill watercolor paper (brand’s friend)

Selected exhibitions 2017-2023:

• Fabriano Biennial, jury board

• National Watercolor Society International Juried exhibition, USA

• Art Life Fest, Moscow, Russia

• International Watercolour Masters Exhibition, England

• IWS exhibitions in China, India, Pakistan, Holland, Thailand, Malaysia, Albania

• Continents, Russian and Chinese masters exhibition, Steglitz Art Academy, St.Petersburg, Russia

• Habitat, group exhibition, The Hermitage, Russia

• Silk Road International Festival III, IV, Xi`an, China

• Shanghai IWS Biennial, China

• Following Masters, Shanghai

• Nanjing International, China

• Qingdao Spring Salon, China

• Chen Xidan Anniversary Exhibition, Shanghai, China

• Masters Of Watercolor, exhibition St.Petersburg, co-organiser

Solo exhibitions 2017-2022:

• Solo Show at Erarta Contemporary Art museum, St.Petersburg

• Solo Show at the Congress Palace, St.Petersburg

• Solo Show in Cawah Gallery, Hong Kong

Art tutoring:

1999 - 2019 - annual summer courses, Joutsenon opisto, Finland

2007 - 2019 - annual summer courses, Ita-haamen opisto, Finland

2009-2012 - bestseller video courses on watercolor

2011-2013 - summer courses, Art studio in Dalarna, Sweden

2012 - 2023 - anual workshops In Karlstad, Sweden

2015-2019 - workshops in Italy, India, China, Russia, Turkey

2020-now - a headliner of the Artefacto International online school