Exploring the Winter Landscape
11 Week Class | Available
Embark on a creative journey through the serene and captivating world of winter landscapes. We will explore the techniques and colour palettes essential for capturing the unique beauty of winter scenes. Participants will discover the various painting methods tailored to depict the subtle hues and textures of snow-covered landscapes, frosty skies, and the tranquil ambiance of the winter season. Through demonstrations and presentations, students will gain proficiency in using cool tones, creating depth and contrast, and mastering the delicate interplay of light and shadow that defines winter settings. Beyond the technical aspects, this course offers a rich historical and cultural perspective on winter landscape painting. Students will examine the evolution of this genre across different cultures, with a special focus on Canadian artists who have profoundly influenced the depiction of winter in art, from the hauntingly beautiful snowscapes of the Group of Seven to the serene depictions of indigenous winter traditions.
Base Tuition: $495 + Material Fee: $10 = $505 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Techniques for winter landscape painting
- Utilizing cool colour palettes
- Creating texture and depth in snowy scenes
- Capturing the unique lighting of winter days
- Influential artists and movements
- Examination of Canadian winter landscapes, including the works of the Group of Seven
- Indigenous interpretations of winter scenes
- Landscape painting in other cultures
Leila Refahi
Leila is an experienced art teacher and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in Visual Art. She has taught painting and drawing in different art schools and universities in Canada, Finland, Germany and Iran since 2011. Leila works with painting, installation and digital media to create participatory art experiences. Her work mainly focuses on environmental issues, climate change and endangered animals. She is interested in socially engaged art and its impact on raising and transforming environmental knowledge in communities. She has presented six solo exhibitions and participated in over 60 national & international group exhibitions and festivals.