Sunday 8 October 2017

Inky Leaves goes to Moscow

This October I was extremely lucky in that I was invited to attend the International Watercolour Festival in Moscow as a guest artist for five days. Here are some of the photographs taken during this spectacular event. I was so impressed by the curation of this festival and recommend it to all. 

The team of organisers for the event had booked in a varied programme of talks, interviews, demonstrations and masterclasses by some of the best contemporary watercolour painters in the world. They also hung an small exhibition of works and invited representatives of all the top watercolour brands. 

My thanks goes to the Kalacheva School for inviting me and taking such good care of us all, to Nathasha Pollack who helped me with pretty much everything as well as to the hundreds of botanical art fans that came. Your support was overwhelming. For those who are interested, Russia has it's own botanical art society that often puts on exhibitions. Here is a video of their Autumn Show.

Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow




Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow



The International Watercolour Festival, Moscow


Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow


Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow


Vincent Jeannerot, botanical artist
Vincent Jeannerot was also there! www.vincentjeannerot.fr/en/

Botanical art by Jess Shepherd
Leaf 200720140950, Catalpa Tree, £1800 framed








Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow



Ginkgo biloba by Jessica Shepherd
Leaf 050520171129, Ginkgo biloba, £1500 unframed.












Inky Leaves at the International Watercolour Festival, Moscow







1 comment:

  1. Looks like an incredible exhibition Jessica... and a wonderful adventure. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck with the new publication... Very exciting! xx

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