Art Masters Series: Inspired by Monet by Julia Suptel in Dresden

I'm a pastel and mixed-media artist of Ukrainian origin based in Dresden since 2015. In my artistic practice I strive for uplifting the spirit, anchoring as much light and quiet joy as I can. My recurrent themes are floral arrangements and everyday scenes that often show the slipping beauty of a moment. Soft and oil pastels allow me to make the creation process very tactile and body-aware, resisting the digital overstimulation. In my offline oil pastel workshops I try to create the atmosphere that allows both fellow-artists and absolute beginners feel the joy of using this material. I've developed around 10 different workshops, some focusing on master artists of the past, some - on more technical sides, others are on the intersection of entertainment, art therapy and art course. But all of them include methodological part that helps the participants better understand and learn certain techniques, as well as bring home a finished artwork, sometimes the first one ever.