Inspired by expressionist artists explore abstraction of shape, form and texture with an exaggerated emphasis on brushwork for landscape painting. Study the colour and styles of artists Franz Marc, Auguste Macke and Gabriele Münter.
Study examples of modern artworks where nature is abstracted through colour and exaggerated perspective to convey mood
Applying traditional and contemporary watercolour techniques to achieve an expressive landscape vision
Reinterpret examples of artists work with your own self expressive mark-making as a guide to navigate working in an outdoor environment or how to approach working from landscape photographs.
Simla, India by Katharine Dickinson
Mandrill by Franz Marc
Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München, Dauerleihgabe der Gabriele Münter- und Johannes Eichner-Stiftung, München
Landscape with Red Deer
Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München
St. Germain bei Tunis by August Macke
Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau München
Student Testimonials
“I wanted to thank you for offering these three session workshops focussing on specific artists and subjects. I will certainly sign up for any and all of your next sessions. I learned so much about JMW Turner trying to emulate his work, and Georgia O’Keefe as well.”
— Leslie, Calgary, AB.
“As a novice artist, Katharine provides a low-barrier and supportive environment to teaching drawing and painting skills. Katharine’s use of technology and her descriptions of techniques and tools makes the classes enjoyable and informative.”
— Lorraine, Vancouver, B.C.
“The demonstrations of the various styles, techniques, variations of paint application, mixing colours, composition, starting with thumbnail sketches were very helpful. Also, the close examination of the various artists paintings as well as the comparisons between various artists as they dealt with similar subject material was really important and I gained a lot of insight and greater appreciation of their work.”
