Chan Dissanayake
| Artist Name: | Chan Dissanayake |
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| Usual Style: | Impressionist |
| Usual Medium: | Watercolour |
| State: | Victoria |
| Exhibits Art: | Yes |
| Online Sales: | Yes |
| Tuition: | Yes |
Background
Chan Dissanayake is one of Australia’s leading watercolour artists. He is a Multi-award winning artist living in Canberra ACT. Chan is also 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 approach to teaching and generosity in sharing his knowledge, Chan has gained considerable reputation as an outstanding tutor. He has contributed many articles to leading art publications including International Artist, Australian Artist and Artists Palette.
His quick and direct approach to watercolour has earned him much success and respects both nationally and internationally.
Exhibitions:
- 2017 July- “Figuration” Group Exhibition
- M16 Artspace , Griffith ACT Canberra
- 2016 November – “Language of Light” Solo Exhibition
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore
- 2014 August – “Mistique” Solo Exhibition
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore
- 2013 Nov – “Calm Reflections” Solo Exhibition
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore
- 2012 May – Directors Choice (Group Exhibition)
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore
- 2011 Nov – A Breath of Fresh ART Asthma Foundation ACT
- Humble House Gallery , Fyshwick
- 2010 Oct – “Cool Waters” Solo Exhibition
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore
- 2010 Jan – Life Studies & Portraits in Watercolour
- Belconnen community centre Gallery , Swanson Ct, Belconnen
- 2009 Apr – “SCAPES” Group Exhibition
- The Artists Shed Gallery, 14 Foster Street, Queanbeyan
- 2009 Aug – “Coastlines” Approches to the Australian Coast
- Bungendore woodsworks Gallery , Bungendore.
Awards & Achievements Include:
- 2017 July – Accepted to the Australian Watercolour Institute
- 2013 Sep – Best of Show (Section : All Sections)
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2013
- 2013 Sep – People’s Choice Award (Section : All Sections)
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2013
- 2013 Feb – Champion Exhibit (Section : All Sections)
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2013, Exhibition Park, Canberra
- 2013 Feb – Agricultural Heritage Prize (Theme : Canberra)
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2013, Exhibition Park, Canberra
- 2013 Feb – First Prize (Section : Portrait and Figure)
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2013, Exhibition Park, Canberra
- 2013 Sep – First Prize (Section :Watercolour)
- Goulburn District Art Society Annual Exhibition 2012
- 2011 Sep – First Prize (Section :Watercolour)
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2011
- 2010 Feb – First Prize (Section :Portrait & Figure)
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2010, Exhibition Park, Canberra
- 2009 Oct – First Prize (Section :Portrait & Figure)
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2009
- 2009 Oct – First Prize (Section: Sports & Recreation)
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2009
- 2009 May – Highly commended
- Camden Art Prize 2009
- 2008 Oct – Third Prize – Portrait& Figure
- Artists Society of Canberra – Annual Spring Art Exhibition 2008
- 2008 Oct – Highly Commended – Transparent Watercolour
- Goulburn District Art Society Annual Exhibition 2008
- 2008 Sep – Highly Commended – Watercolour
- Queanbeyan City Council Art Exhibition 2008
- 2008 Apr – Tom Parson’s Memmorial Award
- CAW 60th Anniversary Art Exhibition
- 2008 Feb – Second Prize Figurative section
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2008
- 2008 Feb – Second Prize Landscape or cityscape section
- Royal Canberra Art Show 2008
- 2007 Sep – Second Prize Transparent watercolour
- Artists Society of Canberra Spring Exhibition 2007
Art Courses:
Chan currently teaches watercolour at the Australian National University.
These classes held at the Art School of ANU, Canberra are run at the on a semester basis and are available to general members of the community.
Course 1: Beginning watercolour
Course 2: Freedom with Watercolour – Intermediate
Course 3: Watercolour Impressions – Advanced
Workshops:
Chan conducts workshops throughout the Australia and leads international painting tours for Travelrite International.
Tour Information
His next art tour in Italy is schedule for September, 2018. For full details go to https://www.paintingworkshops.net/chan-italy-2018.shtml