TEACHING
study in-person
Painting Flowers from a Photo Reference
A Maker’s Circle - 8 Hacklebarney Road, Pottersville, New Jersey
I’m excited to offer a rare opportunity to study with me in person! This two-day immersive workshop will take place in the beautiful, light-filled space at A Maker’s Circle, located in an idyllic farmland in Pottersville, New Jersey—just an hour from New York City.
Over the course of the weekend, I’ll guide you through my process of transforming floral photo references into expressive, dynamic paintings. You’ll learn how to build a solid foundation using the grid method and how to mix color with intention. By the end of the workshop, you’ll complete a floral painting and gain practical techniques for infusing vitality and movement into your future work.
“Working with Yana has been an invaluable journey for me. She has pushed me to improve my painting skills through engaging exercises and insightful critiques.”
study online
Close-Up Florals: Collage and Paint!
In this dynamic three-week course, we’ll dive deep into exploring of a single floral subject. We will approach it from two distinct angles: collage and painting.
We will focus on the following:
Selecting and adjusting your reference
Prep for collage - two ways
Collage work - think Georgia O’Keefe meets Eric Carle!
Paint! I’ll demo how to lay in luscious, confident brushstrokes using big brushes and a generous piles of paint.
This course is about freedom, expression, and getting comfortable with experimentation.
All levels welcome. Come ready to play, explore, and create!
“Yana’s consistent support and wisdom have empowered me to navigate challenges with newfound confidence and I am seeing results in the quality of my work and how I present myself. Under her guidance, I've not only honed my skills but discovered a deeper purpose and authenticity in my artistic pursuits.”
SELF-PACED COURSE:
One Stroke at a Time
Join me for this self-paced, pre-recorded online course that teaches you how to paint flowers from a photo reference inspired by the Dutch masters. You’ll get over three hours of step-by-step demonstrations, guidance on choosing and preparing your reference image, and tips for setting yourself up for painting success.
Work at your own pace and enjoy lifetime access, all for a one-time fee of $199.
“I consider working with Yana to be one of the most significant gifts I’ve given myself to support my full journey as an artist. I found Yana through one of her classes, and immediately connected to her vision, her approach, and her style. I began working with her since July 2023, and I can honestly say that I’ve grown more as an artist during this time than I have after years of instruction with other teachers.”
1:1 Private Mentorship:
For Artists (Online)
This is an 8-week online program designed to help you build confidence, clarify your creative vision, and grow both inside and outside the studio. While created with painters in mind, it’s open to all visual artists.
This is a highly personalized experience—no one-size-fits-all approach. Admission is by application, and tuition is $1,111 per student. Expect to dedicate 2–3 days of focused work each week.
Get My Free Guide
It takes much more than technical excellence and a drive to create art to tap into your true creative power. You have to truly want to grow into your full expression of artistic self.
I am happy to share 4 important parts of the process with you in my free guide.