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Katharine Dickinson

Drawing and Painting Instructor

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Bio

Katharine is a Vancouver-based artist-educator with a background in illustration and fine art. After earning her M. from the Slade School of Fine Art in London, she worked with publishers and agencies including Penguin Books, Harper Collins and The Financial Times. Since 2010, she has specialized in teaching observational drawing, with a focus on botanical illustration and landscape painting. Her courses blend technical accuracy with creative exploration, encouraging students to engage deeply with historical and contemporary art. Katharine’s approach emphasizes the meditative and insightful qualities of close observation, fostering a greater appreciation for both drawing, painting and the natural world. 

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Painting CSPN 101 CS26/SP

Description

Take your acrylic painting skills to the next level with this immersive course, designed to help refine your techniques and develop your interests. Building on the foundations established in Introductory Painting Techniques this course will guide you through more advanced color mixing, paint application techniques, and composition strategies. Dive into the possibilities of acrylic painting, its incredible versatility and ease with which it captures complex texture, nuanced hues and vibrancy. This course offers opportunities for you to explore the creative process of painting, encouraging you to take risks and experiment with your own artistic voice. You will receive feedback from instructors and peers, practice participating in critiques, and gain confidence in your ability to create paintings that are both technically accomplished and visually compelling.

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

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.