A Two-Part Online Class
Abstract Landscape Painting in Mixed MediaÂ
based on Landscape and Nature
with Artist Sophia Rodionov (CanotStopPainting)
This class is a deep and practical exploration of how to create abstract paintings inspired by nature and landscape. It includes 3 hours of structured lessons and a 3-hour recorded painting session, where I walk you through my personal creative approach—from concept to finished work.
✦ What’s Included:
6 hours of video lessons
• Part 1 (3 hours – Pre-recorded Lessons)
Learn the thinking process behind abstract painting. I explain how I choose and use references, build a color palette, and make decisions about composition, materials, and textures. You’ll get practical insight into working with contrasts and building your own creative language.
I demonstrate this process with three different nature-based references, and you’ll also receive homework to help prepare your own reference and concept for painting.
• Part 2 (3 hours – Practice Session Recording)
Watch a full painting session where I create 5 abstract artworks based on one of the nature scenes shown in Part 1. You’ll see every step, with detailed explanations of how I make choices—materials, colors, shapes, layers—so you can follow the full path from inspiration to artwork.
You can paint along using my reference or apply the same process to your own.
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✦ This Class Is For You If:
- You want to learn how to start an abstract painting from nature-based inspiration.
- You feel lost when it comes to creating something abstract from real-world images.
- You want to go beyond techniques and understand the creative decisions behind the painting process.
- You’re curious how one reference can lead to multiple, unique abstract interpretations.
 ✨ Bonus – Community Support!
All students will be invited to a Telegram chat group where you can ask questions, share your work, and get feedback as you practice.
Lifetime Access – Your access to the lessons and recordings never expires, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the content anytime.
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MATERIALS WE USE IN A CLASS:Â
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Paper
- any watercolor paper more 300 gsm or more ( the more heavier the paper - more materials it will able to hold) - we will use at least 6 sheets of A3 or 12x16'' for artworks and studies
- For sketches: loose sheets or a sketchbook for working with graphic materials
Paints and dry materials
- Your usual watercolor paints set
- Gouache or Acrylic - whatever you have in your home studio, we are not going to use too many colors. If you consider to buy and don't have any: it could be black and white, any basic blue and/or any basic orange.Â
- Colors - complete freedom of creativity, the class is not limited to specific colors.
- Watercolor pencils and/or watercolor crayons.
- Several acrylic markers - colors you love. If you don't have any and need to buy - it could black and white thinest nib, plus 1-2 colors you love a lot in thicker size of nib 3-5mm
- If you have acrylic inks or liquid watercolor or other inks, you can use them also. There is no need to buy, if you don't have any.
All the colors that I use could be replaced with others.
I would talk about and explain my general approach to colors choice and explain why it is not so important to have exactly the same colors as I use. One of the main goals of the class is ability to use your own color palettes, to choose colors and to use limited palette.
Also, if you don't have all kind of materials from the list, don't panic. I'm explaining the general approach of work with mixed media and there is no any problem to work with materials you have in your home studio.
Brushes
- Hake brush with a wide soft hair for wetting the paper.
- Also your usual work kit: it is important that you have brushes that are convenient for you to work with in several sizes - both for large washes and for details
- It is advisable to have a liner brush with a small diameter and a long hair - it can be a classic rigger or you could use Chinese calligraphy brushes of different sizes.
- 1-3 synthetic brushes for gouache or acrylic, it could be flat brush in one size, if you have more - take one flat in a bigger size and one round size 6-8
 Other Tools
- Water bowl (x2).
- Spray bottle with clean water.
- Pencil: 2B–4B or charcoal for sketches, and a kneaded eraser or regular eraser.
- Fountain pen or liners in different sizes (3,5 will be good)
- Paper towels
- Plastic card or palette knife
- Printing roller
- Wooden stick
This setup ensures you’re fully equipped for exploring both watercolor and mixed media, but again - if you don't have something, you will able to create in this class with materials you have.
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$112
Pre-recorded part + Online LIVE Class Recording 3 hours
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$112
Pre-recorded part + Online LIVE Class Recording 3 hours
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Option with PayPal gives possibility to add several products to the cart and pay the whole amount, also it allows to use coupons for special discount if you have it. It also gives a possibility to make several payments where it is applicable.
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What we painted in the Class
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What my students say
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Carl
Once again Sophia Rodionov, professional artist has pulled out all the stops to make the latest tutorial fantastic. I joined in a 3 1/2 hour abstract nature tutorial having followed her work for a short while on Instagram. I previously had a great experience with her architectural offering in January. The preparation and effort Sophia makes is so noticeable. Abstract painting and composition was really just a word to me and I didn't know much about how to structure pieces. Sophia made exercises to follow in order to introduce abstract the week before the live session. It made the live session much easier. There was a lot to take in, which I like. All materials & recordings are also available afterwards online if you struggle to take it in. Again there is no pressure to show work or even have your camera on or join in. I do as I like to fully immerse myself in the experience. I highly recommend Sophia's courses if your interested in expanding your art and like her style. Her passion for art is contagious Thank you Sophia
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