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Elena Underhill

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Education:

BFA

Bio

Elena is a visual artist and educator who has been exhibiting since 1980. Her work is in collections in Canada, the USA, Wales and England. Elena earned diplomas in fine arts and graphic design from Kootenay School of Art in 1981. In 2010, while working as an illustrator, designer and instructor at BCIT, Elena finished her BFA at ECU and then began teaching in the school’s Continuing Studies department. Elena teaches painting and drawing courses, inspired and informed by her own practice and her students.

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24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Painting CSPN 104 CS26/SP

Description

Watercolour painting displays wonderful control alongside a surrendering to the fluidity of the medium. This dichotomy is what makes watercolour both challenging and rewarding as a painting medium. Building on the foundational skills learned in previous painting courses you will discover the unique properties of watercolours, from their subtle, delicate tones to the variety of surfaces and textures possible with this dynamic medium. Through a variety of in-studio exercises and projects, you will learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting from traditional techniques and methods to more contemporary applications. You'll learn to control water flow, use colour, light, and shadow to create depth and dimension, and study dynamic compositions to improve your watercolour sketching and larger scale paintings created in studio. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter looking to expand your skills, this course offers a unique opportunity to work with the many possibilities of watercolour painting.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.