Featured Artist Katrina Lubbecke

Discover the portfolio of painter Katrina Lubbecke, who creates incredible landscapes filled with memories. See more of her art by visiting her website.

 

 

I am intrigued with capturing the drama and moods of the landscape and strive to depict the beauty of creation.

 

 

From the time I was young, most of my time was spent outdoors in all kinds of weather as I was raised on a ranch in eastern Oregon. Some of my favorite memories are of riding my horse out to check the livestock and enjoying the beautiful surrounding landscape, the ever changing sky, and many wild animals.

 

 

The wonderful feeling of solitude and blending with the landscape is frequently a goal in my paintings.

 

 

I enjoyed studying drafting and design techniques at university. However, it was in-depth classes in art history that really caught my attention. Although I studied drafting and took only drawing classes, years later when I started painting I began incorporating classical art techniques into my work.

 

 

The Hudson River Schools’ harmonious and naturalistic tendencies, along with Luminist and Tonalist elements of light and mood, easily resonated with me. I started painting with acrylics after discovering I was sensitive to oil solvents. I use heavy body acrylics in a limited palette and take advantage of the fast drying qualities of the medium.

 

 

After the basic proportional drawing is complete, I add consecutive layers to fully develop each painting’s depth and atmosphere.

 

 

Although not hyper-realistic, I strive for a degree of realism that gives the viewer a sense of being alongside me, savoring the details of the scene.

 

 

For many years I have been interested in reading historic journals that describe places and wildlife that have changed or vanished during the course of time. Many of the different areas I have lived in have unique histories and historic architecture that are interesting to study and incorporate into paintings.

 

 

Some historic sites are disappearing quickly with not much left to see, which also tells a story. I find with many wilderness and rural areas changing quickly I feel much like a visual journalist. I use my paintings to document a fading way of life while also inviting the viewer to view the scene with me.

 

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