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Karen Yurkovich

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Education:

MFA

Bio

Karen Yurkovich is interested in unbinding themes of GMOs, classical still life painting and the use of plants in medicine and culinary practices. Karen is engaged in projects with the Beaty Museum for Biodiversity in Vancouver, with Archeologia Arborea, a biodiversity foundation in Italy, and with Stein Mountain Farm in Lytton, B.C. Since 2022, she has been fundraising for Ukraine with the online group NAFO, which has raised several million dollars in aid. Karen was inaugural director of and professor in the MFA Studio Arts program at Studio Arts College International (SACI), Florence. Teaching is integral to her practice.

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24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Painting CSPN 103 CS26/SP

Description

Explore the rich history and contemporary techniques of oil painting. Building on the foundational skills learned in previous painting courses, you will learn unique properties of oil paints, such as their slow-drying time and their capacity to create luminous, rich colors. Through a variety of in-studio exercises and projects, you will learn the color mixing, brushwork, and composition as well as different methods for creating texture, depth and luminosity in your oil painting. By the end of the course, you will have gained valuable skills for further exploring this versatile medium. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter looking to expand your skills, this course offers a unique opportunity to work with the vibrant medium of oil painting.

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

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Illustration CSIL 114 CS26/SP

Description

Nature illustration is a valuable medium for appreciating and understanding the richness and diversity of the natural world. Through close observation and hands-on practice, learn to translate natural environments, flora and fauna into dynamic illustrations. Capture the essence of nature and foster the connection between humans and the environment through art.

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

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.