{"id":20523,"date":"2021-06-01T11:22:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T11:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/?page_id=20523"},"modified":"2021-08-19T21:49:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:49:25","slug":"southern-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/en\/exh\/southern-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Southern Stories&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-20523\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-20523-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20523-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20523-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Watercolor virtuoso Alexander Votsmush and <\/strong><strong>the K<\/strong><strong>vartira <\/strong><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\">S<\/span> Gallery <\/strong><strong>invite you <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>to take part in an art residency and a series of<\/strong><strong> masterclasses <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>by the sea in Sevastopol.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will draw and paint extensively, try new things, learn, discover, experiment, create in the maestro\u2019s studio, converse, exchange impressions, take walks, seek inspiration, swim, sunbathe, dine together, and sing songs by the sea!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20526 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"735\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f-300x134.jpg?v=1785279371 300w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f-1024x457.jpg?v=1785279371 1024w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f-768x343.jpg?v=1785279371 768w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f-700x312.jpg?v=1785279371 700w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ee988dff-9ffa-47d9-afe9-954716e1024f.jpg?v=1785279371 1183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"a\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> <strong>to be confirmed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"a\"><strong>Masterclass venue: <\/strong>Sevastopol, Alexander Votsmush\u2019s studio<\/p>\n<p class=\"a\">Each group will have <strong>from 7 to 15 students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"a\">Experience level: <strong>any<\/strong>. The approach is <strong>individual<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course fee (three days):<\/strong> \u20ac400 (at the Central Bank exchange rate on the date of purchase)<\/p>\n<p>An agreement will be signed with each participant. <\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please complete the form below or email expo@kvartiras.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>__<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The fee does NOT include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>accommodation in the city (we can recommend suitable options individually)<\/i><\/li>\n<li><em>medical insurance<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>meals<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>airfare or train travel <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>transfers to the venue<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>materials<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>excursions<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>__<\/p>\n<p><strong>We will be happy to answer any questions. Contact numbers, WhatsApp: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Olesya Sudzhan, Director of the Kvartira S Gallery  +7 925 113 40 17<\/p>\n<p>Evgeniya Plokhikh, PR Director of the Kvartira S Gallery +7 916 075 62 33<\/p>\n<p>Sasha Rishar, Curator +7 929 511 21 77<\/p>\n<p class=\"a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16833 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069-300x169.jpg?v=1785280294 300w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069-768x432.jpg?v=1785280294 768w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069-700x394.jpg?v=1785280294 700w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3069.jpg?v=1785280294 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"a\">An off-site masterclass is not merely an intensive learning experience, but also a wonderful opportunity for artistic release, a chance to recharge for new achievements, enjoy the warm company of the Kvartira <span lang=\"EN-US\">S<\/span> Gallery, and create a series of paintings under the guidance of the outstanding watercolorist Alexander Votsmush.<\/p>\n<p class=\"a\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>Alexander Votsmush<\/strong><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"> is a Russian watercolor<\/span> artist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"a\">Prizewinner at the International Watercolor Biennial in Shenzhen (silver medal).<\/li>\n<li class=\"a\">Member of the Union of Artists of Russia.<\/li>\n<li class=\"a\">Member of the voluntary artists\u2019 association International Art Foundation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"a\">Member of the non-profit organization <span lang=\"EN-US\">International Federation of Artists<\/span><span lang=\"IT\">,<\/span><span lang=\"DE\"> UNESCO.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16846 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"566\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095-300x200.jpg?v=1785280292 300w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095-768x513.jpg?v=1785280292 768w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095-700x467.jpg?v=1785280292 700w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3095.jpg?v=1785280292 926w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"a\">The aim of the masterclasses is to master Alexander\u2019s watercolor techniques, gain insight into the virtuoso artist\u2019s approach to shaping personal universes, develop the imagination, and create original compositions, remarkable characters, and unique stories on paper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16834 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067-300x181.jpg?v=1785280294 300w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067-768x463.jpg?v=1785280294 768w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067-700x422.jpg?v=1785280294 700w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_3067.jpg?v=1785280294 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Preliminary class schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201316:00<\/strong> (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) studio<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introductions<\/li>\n<li>Warm-up<\/li>\n<li>Exploring the artist\u2019s techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201316:00<\/strong> (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Off-site masterclass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10:00\u201316:00<\/strong> (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Off-site masterclass or studio session<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing the results in a friendly atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Upon completing the course, each participant will receive a certificate from the Kvartira S Gallery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20556 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200-300x200.jpeg?v=1785279368 300w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200-768x512.jpeg?v=1785279368 768w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200-700x467.jpeg?v=1785279368 700w, https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/scale_1200.jpeg?v=1785279368 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Required materials:<\/em><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Watercolor paper: one large and one small glued pad<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>A simple sketchbook<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Brushes (round and flat, sizes 2, 4, 5, and 12) \u2014 kolinsky sable or synthetic<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Wash brush<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Sponge<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Plastic palette<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Three small food containers for mixing colors<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Pan and tube paints: ochre, sienna, sepia, cobalt blue, ultramarine, scarlet, and black are the essential colors; a broader selection is welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Masking fluid<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Graphite pencil<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Water jar<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bonuses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the successful completion of the art residency, an exhibition featuring works created during the masterclasses will be curated, and an exhibition by Alexander Votsmush and his students will be held in Moscow!<\/li>\n<li>The Kvartira S Gallery will offer all interested participants consultations on working with galleries, promoting their art, and organizing exhibitions. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kvartiras.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/d0067f8f-8390-40b2-aa38-64e1895f1606.jpg\"><img 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