Konstantin Sterkhov

Konstantin Sterkhov is an internationally recognized artist, instructor, and author, born in Russia. As a renowned watercolor artist, he was granted a Global Talent visa for the UK. Sterkhov has authored six books in the series 'Masters of Watercolor,' five tutorial books on watercolor technique, and 'Planet of Watercolor' almanacs. He is in demand worldwide as an exhibitor, author, instructor, and juror.
The Artefacto school has produced numerous best-selling series of instructional videos featuring his technique.
His work is collected worldwide and is part of several permanent collections, including Museo de la Acuarela in Mexico, Erarta Contemporary Museum in St. Petersburg, Ita-Haamen Museo in Finland, and Museo della Carta in Fabriano, Italy. Sterkhov's artworks have been featured in prestigious international watercolor exhibitions in various countries, such as the International World of High Watercolor Exposition in Moscow, the 'Geniuses of Watercolor' Exhibition in New Delhi, India, Fabriano in Aquarello in Italy from 2016 to 2023, Marche d'Acqua at Fabriano Watermark Museum from 2016 to 2022, Art Saloon in Qingdao, China, Silk Road International Exposition in Xi'an, and Shenzhen Watercolor Biennial 2013 - Re-interpretation, China, among others.
He has received awards for his fine art, including the First Place Award in Cityscape at the Art Bridge Biennial 2021 in St. Petersburg, and the First Place Award in Landscape at the Art Bridge Biennial 2019. Sterkhov was also a finalist for the 'Best Drawings of 2021' - the 'Abu Rawash Masters Award.' His paintings and writings have been featured in various magazines and arts publications, including 'The Art of Watercolour' and 'Practique des Arts,' as well as the IWS Magazine.
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