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When you think of painting, the first sense that comes to mind is sight. We picture colors on a canvas, shapes forming under a brush, light and shadows playing together. But in our atelier, art goes deeper. It is something you see, feel, smell, taste, and hear.
The Experience of Five Senses
👀 Sight
The journey begins with fresh lemons laid on the table. Their vibrant yellows and bright green leaves instantly set the tone. Observe them closely, noticing details they might normally overlook – the dimpled skin, the way light reflects differently on smooth and rough surfaces.
✋ Touch
With acrylics and texture paste, recreate that same tactile quality on canvas. Using palette knives, sponges, and even their fingertips, layer paint to mimic the bumpy skin of a lemon. This is not just painting – it is sculpting color.
👃 Smell
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Of course, the lemons themselves offer their natural perfume. The fresh citrus scent fills the atelier, energizing everyone and reminding us that art doesn’t live in isolation – it connects directly with daily life.
👅 Taste
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No lemon-inspired class would be complete without lemonade. Between brushstrokes, participants sip a cool glass, linking the creative act with a refreshing taste. The sweetness and tang brings the artwork to life in another dimension.
👂 Hearing
From the satisfying scrape of palette knives across canvas to the sound of laughter and glasses clinking, the room has its own rhythm. These small sounds reminded us that creation is never silent – it is alive with energy.
What We Will Create
By the end of the workshop, each participant will create a textured lemon painting that looks almost touchable. You can chose a realistic style, or lean into abstraction, but all carried the unmistakable presence of citrus: bright, layered, and full of vitality.
The finished works are sensory memories captured on canvas – every brushstroke tied to the smell of lemon zest, every textured bump recalling the feel of fruit in hand.
What out guests say about Lemon texture master-class
★★★★★
Bits from this weekend’s workshop 🍋 A huge thank you to the host @annakoshtyna x @art.atelier.prishtina for inviting me and giving me a space to share my art and knowledge. 💕
Elsa Hoti – Artist
★★★★★
When life gives you lemons … make more of them🍋 🎨
Vlora – Guest
★★★★★
I love how simple and easy it is to create a painting
Henry – Guest