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What Vlad’s students say:
"I just completed a 3 day workshop with Vlad Yelisyev in Laguna.(my 1st time meeting him in person). I found the experience so warm and informative, I've enrolled in a class in the Netherlands! Meeting Vlad and his wife, Marina immediately put me at ease and through the 3 days the entire group (12) felt relaxed, open to suggestions and eager to learn and try new things. Vlad's enthusiasm, energy and eagerness to help each individual grow in their art was amazing! (and I've taken workshops with several noted teachers). His step by step procedural way of tackling a difficult subject was scholarly, informative, well presented and clear. Not to mention astonishing! A limited number of hues simplified the paint making work we all did and he focused as much on design and composition as which brush or what color we should use. New ideas on subject matter placement in the 'rectangle' was unique and made sense. Starting with a focal point and quickly adding dark shadows to indicate structure, reality and mood, made the rest of the painting procedure logical and possible. His ideas on the foreground being 'out of focus' is the 1st time I've heard any instructor explain this in a humorous way that made perfect sense. I'm using it in my watercolor classes myself! Thanks again to Vlad and Marina. " Gary
"I consider Vlad to be one of the best teachers around... I only wish I had the $ to take trips -- the food and "beverages" look simply amazing! So, I have to be content with online... but you guys have that technology perfected. I've still got tons to learn... so you'll see me again and again... I have won quite a few awards in Houston... and am even teaching beginners' classes there. But... I've never received a first place!!! I credit teachers like Vlad with my progress --- in the last five (art) years since I retired from teaching high school. Thanks for all of YOUR hard work! :-) Nan"
"I have been enjoying and learning a lot in all the workshop sessions that I have attended so far.
I have never painted with watercolors before and Vlad's teaching has opened up a world of art possibilities for me to explore! Thank you so much for everything!" Aida
"The sketching workshop was really valuable to me. Vlad’s teaching is very clear it really helped me to learn how to: evaluate photos and define the focal area; use values and light to enhance the sketch so that the sketch/painted image will be better than the photo and how to simplify the information. Many thanks, Vivienne"
"I almost kept up today, it demands your whole attention, total mindfulness. Most of us dissipate our energy by thinking “of the next thing” or “what we should be doing” so painting along with Vlad centers us and for that I thank you. See you next Sunday. Cheers. Wendy"
"What a good workshop with Vlad - Grisaille watercolor painting techniques. Vlad isn't just a master watercolor artist, he's a master teacher also. Thanks Vladislav Yeliseyev! Will tackle the third subject (Venice) this week." Ernie S.
"MARINA, thank you so very much for organizing and planning the most incredible painting trip to Croatia. Carolyn and I realize how much work you had to do in order to arrange for our meals, transportation, and accommodations of such high quality in the midst of a pandemic year that seemed to never end. Every detail was so well planned and we really appreciate your ability to make everyone’s trip perfect. It also let Vlad do what he does best and that is to paint and teach in plein air, and for that I am personally thankful as I have learned much in the process." George V.
"I got so much out of your Grisaille paint-along class yesterday. I appreciate your enthusiasm, patience, willingness to speak on many different areas that comprise creating good art, the techniques you share, and most of all, your beautiful art itself! Many thanks, for this class and the others that I have taken. They are helping!" Sally O.
"My first value sketching class. Learned a great deal and begin to understand what I have to resolve before painting starts." Ellen Y.
"Thank you for an excellent painting workshop. I learned so much and my desire to improve is on fire! It was a delight to spend three days with Vlad and well worth the money. Hopefully you will do this workshop again next year." Reed S.
"I just want to thank you for my recent order and the lovely surprise -- Hahnemuhle 300 gsm rough paper -- wonderful! Thank you so much. I have many of your dvds and have learned so much from you -- thank you for the time you have taken in sharing your knowledge and skills." Anne-Louise Y.
"Just want to say Thank You to both of you for the Sketch Alone class yesterday. Everyone needs this class!!
I found it very helpful to see and hear the thought process in creating a value sketch and reimagining an image. I am “Seeing the light” in several ways! " Beth
"MANY thanks for ALL your wonderful teaching today Vlad. And to you Marina. His teaching is SO clear and obtainable. Also it makes the long day very fun!!! I am loving this class. See you tomorrow. I think we ALL will sleep well." Kate
"Thanks so much Marina and Vlad. I have really enjoyed the sessions and I’m so thankful they were recorded. I work full time and my life has been a bit crazy this week but I know I can get back to the content and that means a lot. He(Vlad) is an excellent teacher and painter. I was also really impressed with his patience with the attendees. I’m so thankful I was able to participate... I would love to go back and hear his feedback to others, I think that is such a good way to learn." Maureen
"Thank you for another great workshop day! I sooooo enjoy learning from you! You are a master painter, a master teacher, and a master entertainer!!!! Please never stop singing or telling us jokes. You are FABULOUS!!!!!! You are a zooming treasure that came out of the covid year! I so appreciate you!" Lily S.
"I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time in Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano with Vladislav. He is an excellent instructor. He fun, energetic and most of all, he helped all his students on a personal level. I’ve taken other workshops before but felt that I came out more confused. Vlad helped me pinpoint my weak points and I feel confident that with practice, I can improve with the wisdom that he taught. I hope to work with him again in the future. Thank you and Vlad for keeping art an on going part of the community. All the best, Scott"
"Thank you Marina and Vlad for a wonderful 3 days and so appreciate the beautiful locations you chose. Thank you Vlad for your inspired paintings and teaching and warm yet constructive suggestions. I really like the way you combine the lectures, demos and paintings and I came away with a lot to think about and of course a lot to practice! You have an engaging teaching style that made for a wonderful experience for us all, thank you! Madeleine"
"How can I ever thank Vlad and Marina for organizing such a fabulous trip to Moscow, Suzdal, and Ples? It was beyond anything that I could have imagined. I was privileged to see these sites with them and to benefit from their historical and cultural insights. And to think that I had the opportunity to paint in each location! Just wonderful. I am amazed at how much our group of watercolorists accomplished during our time in Russia—Vlad offered lectures and demos, guided us through splendid art museums, and gave us plenty of time to paint while Marina shephered us to the major cultural venues in Moscow and even organized a very special evening of ballet at the Bolshoi Theater. We were able to see and do so much only because of Vlad’s indefatigable spirit and good humor and Marina’s generosity and amazing organizational skills. I am grateful to Marina for allowing me to see Russia through her eyes. I truly enjoyed getting to know her. And I will always be endebted to Vlad for his guidance, his kind and rigorous critiques, and for sharing his artistry with me." - Dorothy B.
"VLAD, thank you for the incredible plein air workshop last weekend in Sarasota. There was so much to learn that I thought I was drinking from a fire hose! The entire experience was really amazing and the students were fun to be with. Also, thanks to Marina for all of her help in the registration process. Kind regards, George V."
"I was privileged to attend this amazing workshop! It was my first watercolor workshop and all the other participants said it was the best they’d ever been to. Vlad was a great and inspiring teacher with a wonderful sense of humor! I am practicing every day what I learned! The sketches were so helpful in this workshop and I’ve continued with this practice since coming home. I’m so glad to have attended this workshop! Doing the sketches have really made a difference. Thank you Vlad for your patience and generous gift of teaching!" - Brenda L.
"Your workshop at Irina's studio was "art-changing". So much learned and so enjoyable. Looking forward to taking the workshop at Ingrid's studio as a "refresher" course." - Karen G.
"Yesterday I attended your workshop in Dayton, Ohio this past weekend and just wanted to drop you a line thanking you for a wonderful experience. Your artwork is wonderful and inspiring and you are a great instructor. I will apply what I learned from you to my work for years to come. Thanks again. " - Jim D.
“What a workshop!!! I was so impressed by Vlad. What a wonderful teacher. I told my husband when I got home that I was so happy because at long last I could almost feel the pieces starting to come together. The drawing lessons were just right on target for me and the way he showed us how to actually do his technique to get a much longed for effect at the end of our very own brushes….well – what can I say. And the color!I am so thankful.” – Janet K.
“Hi Vlad: Just want you to know that your workshop recently at the Lion’s Club in Key Largo was my all time best educational experience. You helped me see so many aspects of watercolor painting that all the books I have read failed to do. And you did it with good humor, caring and a genuine passion that really left an impression on me that will carry me forward. I have long admired your work so it was good to get to know the artist and be privy to your methods and mental approach to art. Thanks again for all you did!” – Paul R.
“I have been painting for three years. To better myself I have taken art courses, bought books and watched videos. This year I decided to come to Sarasota as it is a great art center. First I started a course at another place and after one lesson dropped out. The teacher told us to copy a picture and then he walked around watching us. Then by chance, I found the Renaissance School. Vlad teaches. Vlad gives us the basics. Vlad teaches drawing from an architectural eye. Vlad gives us a strong foundation on which we can hone our skills. I am very pleased. I am so much more confident in only six lessons. And, six weeks ago my drawing was not good. Vlad even told me to E-mail him copies of my work, which he would critique. The experience with him as my teacher and his wife who runs the school could not have been more delightful. Thank you so much. I will see you next year for lessons when I am here for the winter.” - Joseph L.
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From Collectors and Critics:
"I have been watching your posts for years now and think you are the best watercolorist I've ever seen. What a talent.." B.B.
"I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I admire your artistic skills. Your work is incredibly creative and it's evident that you pour your heart and soul into every piece. Your unique style is captivating and I always look forward to seeing what you create next." N.H.
"Received painting mid day yesterday. Beautiful with lite and shadow contrast, negative painting in trees, a lovely painting. Makes me want to visit there. Thank you." Yolanda M.
"I haven’t seen a painting that has moved me like this in a very very long time! It is absolutely beautiful! I love your use of light and tone and very loose technique but in a structured way to just suggest very tiny things to make your brain make up the image, composition is perfect, subject is perfect, I love it! Following you now to see more." Katie B.
"Something else I like about this painting is how the flatness of the sky and the slightly darker value and grayer hue of the sky really makes the light on the buildings come alive! You are on to something, Vlad! I also see what you are doing with the foliage - it is still gestural, but it is also a transparent shape, with color gradations and value gradations. And see how the hue of the sky comes through the foliage area! I think you are an important painter for our time, Vlad!" - J.B
"Brilliant... I rate you as one of the most accomplished in this medium" Clive B. "Congratulations for this outstanding Watercolor in the BB awards! I’m very proud of collecting your art." Mauricio G.
"Vladislav Yeliseyev embraces warm light, a warm palette and minimal detail to share the beauty of prosaic scenes."
"I love the subject, the colors, the light and dark contrast, and the texture. Well, I suppose there isn't anything that I don't like about this painting."
"The beautiful Red Car arrived in perfect condition and it looks even better in person! What a great addition to my home for Christmas. Thank you and Vladislav so much for this great Masterpiece!" M.G
"Vlad , wonderful paint along as always, although this is one is one of my favorites, I loved the boats and water, and your painting was just beautiful. The ease in the way you painted this, was amazing! Thank you, Sherry"
"Stunning brushwork, expert loose color passages, and crisp well edited calligraphy!"
"OMG..takes my breath away...you can almost touch the walls and feel the rough stones warmed by the sun..."
"The colors are awesome! And the environment and the sites that you paint. I'd like to get into your paintings."
"Et en plus tu t'exprimes en français! Génial!"
"You make ordinary look extraordinary!!"
"So that I got to see this one is person. And the lucky collectors who took home the lake/gazebo painting got a gem for sure!"
"You manage to find the beauty in everything!"
"Vlad this is an incredibly beautiful masterpiece. I am thankful for our friendship!"
"I really love how you put the light in the front seat and let the colours take the back seat. Learn a lot by observing your work..."
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