This project can be suited for the beginner or advanced painters alike. With many options to assist in achieving likeness, students can feel successful while building valuable artistic skills (observation, tonal range, colour mixing, colour theory, etc.)
| Grade Suitability | 7-12 |
| Maximum Class Size | 30 |
| Time Required | 5-6 hours of instruction/ 1 hour of prep. This program can also be extended. |
| Material Required | Acrylic paint, canvas or heavyweight paper, tracing paper, access to black and white printer. Artist can supply materials at a minimal cost. |
| Material Cost | To be determined |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Communities | All |
Katherine LeBlanc is an artist and teacher in Whitehorse. After studying art and education at Brock University she travelled through Canada and other countries teaching children of all ages Visual Art and Music alongside life and language skills. Originally from Ontario, she has taken an extended interest in the Yukon and its culturally and socially diverse community, living and working here for 3 years. The majority of her visual art work is with paint. Whether it's a small-scale canvas or a large mural she believes a successful work of art is a raw representation of the artist's, thoughts, emotions, actions or opinions. As a teacher she tries to model inquiry and self-assessment in order to regain a natural state of inquisition and provide students with the tools to form their own answers. She places an emphasis on authentic products with a specific audience.