"The charm of the dry herbal feather"
Very soon, for the first time, Yu Sih Ying (Ellie), an artist from Taiwan recognized worldwide, will come to Mexico to teach two workshops during the III International Art Festival RÍOS DE COLOR.
Dates
October 6-7, 2026
October 13-14, 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: All levels
Content
Workshop Content:
During each workshop, every participant will create several highly expressive landscape and urban sketch pieces.
You will learn about architectural drawing and urban landscape in watercolor, as well as the use of technical pens and Indian ink.
Level: All levels
Registrations are now open.
Spots are very limited!
For more information: Irina +52 5561442806 (WhatsApp only)
@riversofcolor.festival
www.facebook.com/riosdecolor
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 can be transferred to another person.
The remaining balance must be paid in U.S. dollars before the start of the workshop.
Total workshop cost (2 days): $7,700 MXN or $3,800 MXN per day.
(The price may be slightly adjusted according to the exchange rate close to the date.)
To complete your registration, please follow these steps:
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 her field!
Learn more about Yu Sih Ying (Ellie)
Yu Sih Ying (Ellie)
Yu Sih Ying/Ellie (Taiwan), is a Taiwanese visual artist and watercolorist whose work portrays everyday life through drawing and watercolor. Her artworks often capture scenes from travel, traditional markets, religious festivals, and social gatherings. She explores both static subjects—such as landscapes and cultural ties—and scenes filled with social movement, inviting viewers to connect with experiences that resonate with their own lives.
Her work has been recognized through numerous national and international awards, including First Prize at the 26th and 25th Fu-Hsin Cup National Watercolor Contest, the Silver Medal at the 3rd Taiwan Watercolor Award, Second Prize at the Mazu Painting Watercolor Competition during the Taichung Mazu International Festival, and First Prize at the 3rd MacKay Cup Painting Contest. In addition to these distinctions, she has been invited as a featured artist and demonstrator at major international events such as the Fabriano in Acquarello International Watercolor Exhibition in Italy, SIMAC – 1st International Salon of Women in Contemporary Watercolor, the Yaku International Watercolor Meeting in Peru, and the AsiaLink Sketchwalk in Malaysia. Her career includes multiple solo exhibitions held in Taiwan between 2016 and 2025, as well as ongoing participation in group exhibitions, consolidating her recognition both locally and internationally.
