"The beauty of the portrait and the color of the character´s expression"
Very soon, for the first time, Liu Yi, one of the most important artists from China, recognized worldwide, will arrive in Mexico to teach two workshops during the III International Art Festival RIOS DE COLOR in CDMX.
Dates
October 4-5 ,2026.
October 14-15, 2026.
Schedule: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (1-hour for lunch break)
You may attend just one day of the workshop for half the price.
Both workshops will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, in Mexico City.
Note: The schedule within each day may be slightly adjusted; some workshops may start at 9:00 or 10:00 a.m. The final schedule will be confirmed in August.
Level: Intermediate
Content
The artist works in an atmospheric watercolor style, using soft glazes, lost edges, and masterful control of water to create immersive light effects. Her approach combines the synthesis of forms with precise touches of detail at focal points, achieving great emotional depth. From her technique, you can learn to prioritize values, suggest rather than describe, and treat light as the main compositional element. She also teaches mastery of alla prima watercolor and the importance of economical brushwork to maintain freshness and movement.
Level: All levels
Open Registration
For more information, contact Irina at +52 5561442806 (WhatsApp only)
@riversofcolor.festival
www.facebook.com/riosdecolor
Reserve your spot in advance.
Register
Limited spots available to ensure personalized attention.
Reserve your place with an initial payment of $2,000 MXN.
This payment is non-refundable in case of cancellation, but it may be transferred to another person.
The remaining balance will be paid in U.S. dollars before the start of the workshop.
Total workshop cost (2 data): $8,000 MXN or $4,000 MXN per day.
(The price may be adjusted slightly depending on the exchange rate closer to the date.)
1. Fill out the registration form. (Please submit the form only once. If your plans change, please select “edit your responses” and remove yourself from the waiting list.) To do this, open the following webpage: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS9XD4inU4SwYM3OU68-ObhzX760CJuCoGzV5hrEAHv-mDsg/viewform
Click the FILL OUT THE FORM (required) button on the right-hand side.
1. Pay the registration fee of 2,000 pesos to the account details provided in the form. If you are attending for only one day, the fee is 1,000 pesos for that day.
After submitting the form, please check whether you have been added to the corresponding WhatsApp group. If you have not, please contact Irina at +52 55 6144 2806 and send her your full name, proof of payment, the workshop dates, and the teacher’s name. The link to the WhatsApp group will then be shared with you.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from one of the most outstanding teachers in the field!
Learn more about Liu Yi






















Liu Yi
Liu Yi (Shanghai, China, 1958) is an artist and watercolor master renowned for his delicate depictions of figures, landscapes, flowers, and everyday scenes. He studied Fine Arts and specialized in watercolor painting before embarking on his teaching and artistic career.
He emphasizes the importance of individualism and authenticity, seeking to convey morality, harmony, and aesthetics to both specialized and general audiences. Speaking about his art, he states: “My unique interpretation and mastery of the ‘language of watercolor’ stem from my deep and pure love for watercolor painting… Water, the softest thing in the world, conquers all.”
Over more than four decades, he has been both an educator and an institutional leader in painting in China. He has received numerous international awards, including the Charles Comfort Medal (Canada), First Place at the Art Bridge International Watercolor Contest (Russia), the award from the French magazine Watercolor Art, and the High Winds Medal from the National Watercolor Society (USA), among others. More than 20 of his works have been recognized in global watercolor competitions, and he has been honored with titles such as International Master of Realistic Watercolor.
In addition, he has held prominent leadership roles in the art world, serving as Head of the International Watercolor Society in China, Secretary General of the International Association of Masters of Watercolor, and a member of both the China Artists Association and the Shanghai Artists Association. He has also participated as a juror in numerous international competitions.







