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Watercolor artist
Anastasia Kustova
Anastasia Kustova is a Russian watercolor artist, author, and international plein air instructor. She is a Member of the Russian Watercolour Society and an Honorary Member of the Russian Plein Air Artists Association. Anastasia is the author of the bestselling book Watercolor for Adults, with more than 20,000 copies sold, and the creator of the ART DRIVE project — a unique watercolor tour across 10 cities in Russia. She is also the creator and producer of the documentary film Plein Air after Plein Air.
Since 2017, Anastasia has led more than 40 international plein air workshops, painting retreats, and masterclasses across over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Nepal, India, Georgia, and Montenegro. Her teaching has inspired thousands of artists to explore watercolor through observation, travel, and direct engagement with nature and urban environments.
Her work has been exhibited internationally and has received recognition in prestigious watercolor exhibitions and competitions worldwide. Known for her expressive use of light, reflections, atmosphere, and storytelling, Anastasia's paintings combine technical mastery with emotional depth, inviting viewers to discover beauty in everyday moments.
Today, Anastasia continues to teach, paint, travel, and inspire artists around the world through workshops, exhibitions, online education, and creative journeys that bring together art, culture, and exploration.
Anastasia Kustova is a Russian watercolor artist, author, and international plein air instructor. She is a Member of the Russian Watercolour Society and an Honorary Member of the Russian Plein Air Artists Association. Anastasia is the author of the bestselling book Watercolor for Adults, with more than 20,000 copies sold, and the creator of the ART DRIVE project — a unique watercolor tour across 10 cities in Russia. She is also the creator and producer of the documentary film Plein Air after Plein Air.
Since 2017, Anastasia has led more than 40 international plein air workshops, painting retreats, and masterclasses across over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Netherlands, Nepal, India, Georgia, and Montenegro. Her teaching has inspired thousands of artists to explore watercolor through observation, travel, and direct engagement with nature and urban environments.
Her work has been exhibited internationally and has received recognition in prestigious watercolor exhibitions and competitions worldwide. Known for her expressive use of light, reflections, atmosphere, and storytelling, Anastasia's paintings combine technical mastery with emotional depth, inviting viewers to discover beauty in everyday moments.
Today, Anastasia continues to teach, paint, travel, and inspire artists around the world through workshops, exhibitions, online education, and creative journeys that bring together art, culture, and exploration.
