Masterclass “The Art of Seeing” – with artist Christiaan Kuitwaard
How do you capture the memory of a place in a single image? How do you turn a landscape into more than just a record of what you see? During this exclusive masterclass, painter Christiaan Kuitwaard will introduce you to his way of seeing. Using (self-taken) photos of a landscape that holds meaning for you—whether close to home or from a trip—you’ll search for the essence of that place. We’ll paint on a small scale and take the time to slow down, simplify, and make choices. What do you leave out? What remains? Step by step, we’ll explore what makes the landscape special to you. Colors don’t have to be the focus; it’s precisely by leaving things out and simplifying that space is created for atmosphere, light, and memory. Under the guidance of Christiaan Kuitwaard, you’ll explore how to distill a personal landscape down to its essence.
For whom: Both beginners and experienced painters.
Instructor: Artist Christiaan Kuitwaard
Price: $75.00, Friends: $70.00, Students: $65.00
Includes: materials, coffee/tea, and a snack.
Practical information
Includes coffee or tea with a treat.
Please bring at least four photos you’ve taken yourself of a landscape that resonates with you. These could be photos from a vacation, a walk, a view from your home, or a place you enjoy visiting.
Museum JAN provides acrylic paint and various types of paper. If you prefer to work with your own paint or another medium, you’re welcome to bring your own acrylic paint, watercolors, or gouache.
Bring your own
Paintbrushes
A cotton cleaning cloth
At least four landscape photos you took yourself
Limited spots available!
Biography
Christiaan Kuitwaard (Sneek, 1965) was born and raised in Friesland. After finishing high school, he served in the Royal Netherlands Navy for four years. From 1985 to 1991, he trained as a painter at the Minerva Academy in Groningen and the Constantijn Huygens University of the Arts in Kampen. Since then, Kuitwaard has exhibited regularly in museums and galleries in the Netherlands and Belgium. His work is included in the collections of the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, the Museum Belvédère in Heerenveen, and the Museum MORE in Gorssel, as well as in private collections both in the Netherlands and abroad.