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Katharine Dickinson

This series of speed skating sport artwork was painted for exhibit in Vancouver and Richmond during 2010, using a combination of traditional and digital techniques that reflect the beauty and raw spirit of athletes in motion. These techniques allow an extensive exploration of colour variations and combinations. The diversity of texture and brush strokes in new media techniques evoke a modern spirit that embodies contemporary sport.

To follow this popular series, Katharine is embarking on a series of Summer Sports Art to show in London during the 2012 Olympic Games.

Katharine is also a Community Artist for The Lifelong Journey Project, an interactive speaker series with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, in which Olympic and Paralympic athletes share their experiences, raising awareness of sports within the community.

Katharine has been a professional artist and portrait painter for over 20 years. She studied fine art printmaking at the internationally renowned Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, UK. Her work has been shown in London, New York, Toronto and Vancouver galleries, including an exhibit at the prestigious National Portrait Gallery in London, UK. Represented in both Canada and the UK, Katharine works out of her studio in Vancouver, BC. She is currently accepting commissions. Contact info and samples of her work can be seen at: www.dickinsonart.ca.

Katharine Dickinson

Solo Exhibitions: 2000 Firehall Vancouver BC, 1995 Keith Alexander Gallery Vancouver BC, 1994 Devon Gallery Vancouver BC, 1993 The Ice House  London UK, 1991 Crucial Gallery London UK.

Selected Group Exhibitions: 2010 Richmond City Hall, 2009 Roundhouse Arts and Recreation Centre, 2000 Gallery Gachet Vancouver BC, 1997 Del Bello Gallery Toronto, 1994 The Ice House London UK, 1992 Ravensdale Gallery London UK, 1988 Crucial Gallery London UK, 1989 Lasser Gallery New York USA, 1985 National Portrait Gallery London UK, 1984 Mall Galleries London UK.