• Daily workshops with Elena Parashko
• Accommodation – choose from our bures at the front (Ocean View bures), or at the back (standard rooms)
• Meals : breakfast, lunch and dinner – a mix of local Fijian and Indian food and international recipes (one dinner out at own expense)
• Excursions:  snorkel on the fabulous coral reefs, bathe in glorious waterfall, revel in the abundant nature of the landscape and experience the rich Fijian culture.

You just need to buy your air ticket and art materials, and leave the rest to us.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Fiji as you learn to paint realistic landscapes and seascapes in this hands-on acrylic painting course. From golden beaches and rolling waves to mountain vistas and tropical foliage, you’ll master the essential elements of outdoor painting in one of the world’s most inspiring natural settings.

Over the course of the workshop, you’ll explore how to paint dynamic skies, expressive clouds, the shimmer of light on water, and the gentle ripple of waves. You’ll learn to bring scenes to life by adding people, boats, and the subtle details that make a painting sing—like reflections, shadows, and texture. While acrylics are our primary medium, all techniques can be easily adapted to oils, giving you tools you can use long after your Fijian adventure ends.

Each day begins with an on-location group demonstration focused on a key subject—be it a seascape with foamy surf or a lush hillside dotted with coconut palms—followed by one-on-one guidance tailored to your level and style. You’ll also dive into art theory fundamentals: how to design a balanced composition, mix colours with confidence, and use both aerial and linear perspective to create depth and realism.

Best of all, you’ll be painting en plein air—outdoors in the vibrant Fijian landscape. Picture yourself under the shade of a tree, brush in hand, with the sea breeze on your face and a view of Savusavu Bay stretched before you. In the event of rain, you’ll continue painting from the open-air studio at Daku Resort, with its sweeping views of the bay.

Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your technique, this course is designed for all levels of experience. Come paint paradise with us—and take home more than just memories.

Elena Parashko is an award-winning artist, inspiring teacher, and published author based in Sydney, Australia. Her captivating seascapes are cherished in private and corporate collections both at home and around the world. With brush in hand and ocean on her mind, Elena regularly paints and teaches as an artist-in-residence in some of the world’s most stunning locations—including Hamilton Island, Bora Bora, the Maldives, and Norfolk Island.

She is the author of the empowering book Survival Guide for Artists: How to Thrive in the Creative Arts, a practical and heartfelt guide for creatives navigating the art world. Elena’s vibrant work and insightful voice have been showcased in a wide range of publications, including Australian Artist, Artist’s Palette, Honestly Woman, Modern Home, Ocean, Australian Coastal Home, and Leisure Painter (UK), where she shares detailed step-by-step painting tutorials. She also contributed for many years to the American magazine Professional Artist, offering wisdom on the business of being creative.

Elena’s background as a trained educator—holding a Certificate in Visual Arts, a Bachelor of Education, and a Master’s in Adult Education—perfectly complements her 40 years of experience teaching both children and adults. Her greatest joy? Inspiring others to embrace the magic of artistic creation, celebrating not just the finished work but the journey of making it.

Explore Elena’s seascapes and creative world at www.elenaparashko.com