How long has Dorothy Knowles been an artist?
Knowles has spent nearly 70 years at her craft, maintaining an artistic and intellectual dialogue with many established artists such as her late husband, Colourfield painter, William Perehudoff; and her friend and former art teacher, the late watercolourist, Reta Cowley.
Where did Dorothy Knowles study at University of Saskatchewan?
Dorothy Knowles is without a doubt one of Canada’s most extraordinary landscape artist. Born in 1927, the Saskatoon native studied at the University of Saskatchewan.
When does Dorothy Knowles light on the mountains open?
Dorothy Knowles: Canadian Landscapes opens: Saturday, October 25th. From 2-4 pm. Artist will be in attendance. The exhibition continues through November 8th. Light on the Mountains is a thinly-painted acrylic from 1987. Dorothy Knowles did many painting trips to the Canadian Rocky Mountains during this time with family and friends.
Where did Dorothy Knowles go to art school?
At the time of her graduation in 1948, a friend persuaded her to enrol in a six-week summer course given by the University of Saskatchewan at Emma Lake. The course was led by artist Reta Cowley from Saskatoon and James Frederick Finley from the Ontario College of Art. Under their guidance, young Dorothy found her talent for art.
Where did Dorothy Knowles grow up in Saskatchewan?
One of Canada’s most respected artists, Dorothy Knowles was born in Unity, Saskatchewan in 1927 and grew up on a farm overlooking a prairie valley. Initially Knowles had no plans to become a painter, and studied biology at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.
Who are Rebecca, Catherine, and Carol Knowles?
Rebecca and Catherine are both landscape artists, and Carol, a writer, also has an Masters in Visual Art. In the 1960s, Dorothy Knowles attended workshops at the Emma Lake Art Camp led by the American art critic Clement Greenberg (1962), artist Kenneth Noland (1963), Jules Olitski (1964), Lawrence Alloway (1965), and Michael Steiner (1969).
