THE POETRY of PLACE

Three-day Watercolor Workshop with

Michael Solovyev

in

CHICAGO!

April 30, May 1, and May 2, 2027

DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY WITH MICHAEL, A MASTER ARTIST!    Please contact Ingrid at ingrid@ingridsartoriginals or 312-320-0833

WHEN:  April 30,  May 1 and May 2, 2027

WHERE:  Ingrid's Originals Inc. Studio

3729 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite #138

Chicago, IL 60613-3570

TUITION:  $825

(This includes a continental breakfast each morning of the workshop, bottled water, Starbucks Via coffees, assorted teas,  & snacks throughout the day.)

TIME:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day

Michael is often called a “sunny watercolorist” – his airy, transparent artworks look as though they emit the sunlight. His traditional academic art education, extensive experience as a head theater stage designer, and oil painter career now inform his priority as a watercolor artist – light. His main belief is that sometimes even a pile of rubbish with beautiful lighting can become an artwork. Michael is a watercolor artist of great renown, with exhibitions and workshops all over the world, from Bolivia to France to Australia.

Michael sees his work as an artist as exploration and observation of the world and its presentation in such way the others can see the things he saw. He considers being an artist as one of the most interesting jobs in the world. Since theater is his background, it is all done through the prism of theatrical art.

More about Michael here: 

https://www.watercoloronline.com/about-michael

About the workshop:  

Every landscape has its own voice. What we see is only the starting point—the true inspiration lies beyond the visible. In this workshop, we will learn to move beyond simply painting a location and instead capture its atmosphere, emotion, and unique character.

By combining expressive watercolor techniques, thoughtful composition, and a carefully chosen color palette, you will discover how to transform an ordinary scene into a deeply personal work of art. Rather than striving for photographic accuracy, we will explore how light, color, edges, and suggestion can evoke memory, mood, and a powerful sense of place.

Throughout the workshop, Michael will demonstrate his approach to simplifying complex subjects, creating luminous washes, building depth, and using expressive brushwork to tell a compelling visual story. Step by step, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the creative process while developing greater confidence and a more personal artistic voice.

Whether you are inspired by coastal landscapes, mountain villages, quiet streets, or the open countryside, this workshop will help you create paintings that express not only what you see, but also what you feel.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: 

PRORATED TUITION:  There is no prorated tuition.

INGRID'S ORIGINALS INC. is not responsible for issuing refunds for classes/workshops missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.  Withdrawals from the class/workshop, up to 60 days prior to the first class/workshop, will receive a full refund, minus a $100 processing fee.  After that, no refunds will be granted within 60 days of the workshop.  Cancellations for class/workshop shall be submitted in writing to [email protected] and they are computed from the date the written notice is received.  In the rare case of a class or workshop cancellation on the part of INGRID'S ORIGINALS INC., a full refund will be given.  The refunds are issued via mailed check. 

PHOTOGRAPHS:  Ingrid's Originals Inc. retains the right to photograph classes, workshops, students and work.  Ingrid's Originals Inc. has the right to reproduce the images for publicity at its discretion.

 Please note:  For many of these workshops, except for workshops/classes taught by Ingrid, we are flying artists in from out of the country or state.   Hotel reservations, airline reservations, etc. have been booked and refunds can't be made.