Plein-air Monthly painting sessions with Chan Dissanayake (Limit of 15 per class)

Sunday 9th February 9am to 12.30pm - Commonwealth Park, Canberra

LOCATION :Commonwealth Park, Canberra

SUBJECT/THEME : Water Lilies/Reflection

DATE AND TIME:   Sunday 9 th February 2014, 9am to 12.30pm

COST: $25 per session (Non ASOC Members $30)

For bookings please contact me preferably via email artist@chandissan.com or Phone 0405 024 971.  Payment is in cash on the day. Please note that we have a limit of 15 members per session. 


SUBJECT DETAILS: This location will offer us with a lovely view of Nerang Pool with its calm water reflections. The water surface is adorned with water lilies. This will offer us an opportunity to simplify a complex scene and see the subject in terms of shapes and tonal values. A very exciting subject that would complement our last outing.

 

Plein air Painting with Chan Dissanayake (Monthly)

"My aims in these focused sessions is to take a group of art enthusiasts out into the surrounding landscapes of Canberra and teach methods of plein-air painting using watercolour.  We will be tackling varying subject matter in varying weather conditions. Watercolour is a fresh, dynamic medium that is well suited to this type of work.

There are undeniable benefits in painting plein-air. Firstly, it forces us to paint efficiently due to the challenging elements in nature. Secondly, it forces us to analyse and simplify our subject matter to its core elements. Thirdly, we are able to achieve fresh, loose and spontaneous results that we all strive to achieve in our works. "

I will be focusing on initial drawing; compositional studies; simplification of subject matter and watercolour techniques in achieving the best results. I will complete a full demonstration and then students will be encouraged to complete a painting based on their own interpretation of the subject using the demonstrated techniques. (Not just copy my demo!) You will need a light weight field easel or you can sit on a fold-up chair with a small board on your knees.

For bookings please contact me preferably via email artist@chandissan.com or Phone 0405 024 971.  Payment is in cash on the day. Please note that we have a limit of 15 members per session.  After you have registered for a session you will be informed of the plein air location.

For bookings please contact me preferably via email artist@chandissan.com or Phone 0405 024 971.  Payment is in cash on the day. Please note that we have a limit of 15 members per session. 


Sunday 1st June 2014

Location :Lotus Bay, Yarralumla

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Saturday 29th March 2014

Location : Hall, North Canberra - overlooking Brindabella ranges

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Sunday 9th Feb 2014

Location : Commonwealth park, Nerang pool, act

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Saturday 11th May 2013

Location : Yarralumla Bay lake Burley Griffin -ACT

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Sunday 10th March 2013

Location : Lions Sunday Market, Woden -ACT

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Sunday 10th February 2013

Location : Mount Ainslie lookout, Ainslie ACT

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Sunday 10th February 2013

Location : Mount Ainslie lookout, Ainslie ACT

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Sunday 4th nNov 2012

Location : Molonglo Reach, Canberra

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Sunday 7th Oct 2012

Location : Floriade, Commonwealth Park Canberra

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Sunday 27th May 2012

Location : Garema Place, Canberra City

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Sunday 27th April 2012

Location : Lake Burley Griffin and Yarralumlay

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Sunday 29th Jan 2012

Location : View from Black Mountain overlooling Lake Burley Griffin

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Workshop 1, Sunday 20th Feb 2011

Location : Lake Burley Griffin and Yarralumla

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Workshop 3, Sunday 17th April 2011

Location : Molonglo Reach, off Morshead Drive, Russell, ACT

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