Studio 1310
Art classes and workshops
Chan Dissanayake
Fresh Watercolour landscapes
Workshop;
Fri - Sun 6 - 8th June 2025
9.30am - 4.00pm
Cost - $850.00
Beginners to Advanced
Artable have partnered with SENIOR ART SUPPLIES to deliver a range of workshops in Melbourne.
Artable is Australian owned and operated by artists for artists. We specialise in connecting the best Australian artists with those who want to paint, have fun & learn with them.
It's your turn to see what all the fuss is about - Don't miss out!
This 3 Day workshop will suit students who have been exposed to the medium of watercolour and want to extend their knowledge to the next level. We will specifically concentrate on how to inject and capture the mood of the subject. The truly magical qualities of watercolour can best be demonstrated in portraying atmospheric effects, using wet-in-wet technique. We will paint a variety of subjects, producing two paintings a day from start to finish; each painting will be chosen to demonstrate a certain technique and key learning points. There will be lots of useful discussions as well as tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls.
If you enjoy the challenge of producing loose and bold watercolours, then this is for you.
Chan will be covering:
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Properties of Colour & Colour Relationships
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Understanding Light and Shadows
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Wash and Glazing techniques
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Secrets of Wet-into-Wet Technique
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Understanding Timing in Watercolour to create magical effects
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Tonal Values
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Planning & Composition
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At the end of this course, you should:
Have a greater understanding and appreciation of watercolour medium and its techniques
Be able to plan and approach a subject, then complete a painting with confidence
Learn how to paint variety of subjects with solid technical understanding
Work with the magical properties of watercolour to create mystical effects with effortless ease
Complete a series of fresh, bold, and lively paintings
Chan Dissanayake is a multi-award winning watercolour artist living in Canberra, Australia. He is a highly regarded tutor and a well-respected judge of local and regional art awards. Over the last 15 years his passion has turned to watercolour. A medium that thrives in spontaneous response and free expression. His mastery in watercolour is manifested by the vast varying subject matter that he tackles from rural landscapes, urban city scapes to coastal seascapes.
In 2017, Chan received the ultimate accolade for an Australian Watercolourist when he was elected to the elite Australian Watercolour Institute. Known for his innovative approaches to teaching and generosity in sharing his knowledge, Chan has gained considerable reputation as an outstanding tutor and conducts workshops throughout the country as well as leading International Painting tours. currently he teaches watercolour at the ANU (Australian National University). He has contributed many articles to leading art publications including Australian Artist and Artists Palette. His quick and direct approach to watercolour has earned him much success and respect both nationally and internationally. Currently his work is represented at the Bungendore woodworks gallery, Bungendore.
