Our partner Anna Kataian – a talented artist, restorer, teacher, author of many educational projects. The artist is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, the Kunstverein art society (Germany), and the La Maison des Artistes art association (France).
Anna Kataian was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine and lives in Germany. A passionate painter since childhood, she received her art education at the State Academy of Design and Art in Kharkiv, Ukraine, specializing in the restoration of easel and monumental paintings. After graduation she worked as a restorer and artist, mainly in the range of oil painting.
At the age of 18 she became one of the youngest members of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. The artist actively participates in international exhibitions and festivals in Germany, Great Britain, Poland, Georgia and Ukraine. Now Anna holds numerous workshops, is involved in scientific and creative activities.Since 2016, she has been mainly engaged in watercolor painting, depicting the architecture and nature of various cities. Her works are in private collections in Ukraine, Poland, UAE, Israel and America.
The artist cultivates a realistic style of cityscapes, expressed through her own watercolor painting technique. Anna loves light that gives architecture a million shades and shadows that hide answers to various questions. Her works have red accents that create a mood and make them recognizable and popular among collectors.
“First of all, watercolor is a labor for me. I literally broke my head! I’m used to painting with oil “from dark to light”, but with watercolor it’s the other way around! It was very difficult! Classically, watercolor is supposed to be light, and that is understandable. But for me, it’s also an opportunity to try different materials. I mean, the magic lies in the combination of the right paper, professional brushes that do half the work for you, and paints that, when mixed, immediately create 3D effects on the palette,” – says Anna Kataian.
ROSA is very grateful to Anna Kataian for cooperating and trusting us. The painting “Evening in Marina” adorns the cover of the ROSA Gallery watercolor spiral notebook. It inspires, creates a mood, attracts with its mystery and tranquility. ROSA Gallery watercolor notebooks are designed for working with watercolors, watercolor markers and liners, suitable for gouache and acrylic paints. It is a good choice for quick sketches, traveling or walking, who need a light paper texture, creating plein air sketches and long-term storage of finished works.
Anna Kataian has created incredible online courses where she conducts author’s online classes on various topics and different levels of difficulty. The artist helps everyone to make their first confident steps in watercolor, reveal the secrets of techniques and materials, learn how to paint cityscapes, work out the details and choose a composition. More than 5 thousand students have already completed the artist’s online courses and are creating their own unique watercolors. Anna opened her own studio, where she not only creates paintings but also holds exhibitions, master classes, and organizes thematic meetings. Her studio has become a place of inspiration for many creative people.