Watercolor Art Southern Africa1st Place ($750) Anuttama ChakrabortyIndiaSilverware And The Glass Bowl 2nd Place (R10,000) +R2,500 in art supplies PrimeArt Prize Louise TwiggsSouth AfricaDouble-collared Sunbirds on Sutherlandii 3rd Place ($300) Apiruk PotituppaThailandThe Little Hand 4th Place ($100) Angela HornickaSlovakiaLaurence Art Savings Club Prize R5,000 + R2,000 art supplies Dalila de MatosSouth AfricaDon’t Call Me Baby The Deckle Edge […]
I have been a leisure painter in transparent watercolours for forty years, inspired by the watercolours of Walter Battiss who taught me at Pretoria Boys High School many years ago. My subjects are diverse but, as a retired wildlife ecologist, I have a special love for South African landscapes and wildlife. My recent paintings can […]
I’m Dian Louw, a former school teacher turned full-time artist since the end of 2019. I absolutely love guiding others discovering their inner artist! My workshops are for all levels, covering birds, wildlife and portraits. My studio and most of my workshops takes place in my studio in Pretoria East, but I do travel nationally […]
Debbie Blackburn is a South African-based artist specializing in expressive figurative watercolour, mixed media, and acrylic paintings. Her work captures landscapes, seascapes, florals, wildlife, and human figures, while also embracing the freedom of abstraction. With a background in fine art and photography, Debbie studied at the Johannesburg College of Art and the Johannesburg Art Foundation. […]
International Watermedia Competition WASA is holding an online exhibition and contest open to all watermedia artists worldwide. We welcome: watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein & ink. PRIZES:• Entry fees go toward CASH PRIZES.• Cash awards to be determined based on number of entries.• Some awards will include art supplies from sponsors.• All winners will receive printable […]
Picasso famously said “good artists borrow, great artists steal.” Sometimes artists plagiarise without even thinking about it and some don’t consider the ethical ramifications. I was teaching an art class years ago where I put out a bunch of photos for people who did not bring their own photos. The works were later exhibited. A […]
Want to become an amazing artist? It takes work but you can do it. Follow these tips to achieve your goal quickly. Paint a lot. It doesn’t matter how well you can paint if you don’t do it. Even if you magically had the skills of Rembrandt but never paint, those skills mean nothing. There […]
Many years ago someone at an art exhibition told me that they knew a painting was mine from a distance because they recognised my style. This was curious to me because I don’t give much thought to my style. I just paint in a way that pleases me. I try to express the message behind […]
Unlocking Creativity: Exploring the Beauty of Favini Watercolour Papers Watercolour painting, with its ethereal beauty and captivating translucence, demands a canvas that can breathe life into every brushstroke. For artists seeking that perfect balance between texture, absorbency, and durability, Favini Watercolour Papers stand as a testament to the art of paper-making mastery. Craftsmanship Redefined: Favini, […]
You stare at a blank surface and have no idea what you want to paint. It can be frustrating and paralysing. You are not alone. All artists suffer creative block at some time in their lives. After over 30 years painting professionally, I have learned that waiting for inspiration is not the solution. You will […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP WINNERS! ARTISTS CATEGORY 1st Place$500 Francis CordinaFrance 3rd Place$250 Anuttama ChakrabortyIndia 4th Place $100 Christine Berlinson-EsserGermany SPECIAL AWARDS BEGINNERS CATEGORY 1st PlaceR2000 + Prizes Shea van de WesthuizenSouth Africa 2nd Place R1000 + Prizes Debby SearleSouth Africa 3rd PlaceR500 + Prizes Shannon QuarmbySouth Africa TRIDENT SA AWARDS ARTISTS CATEGORY Barbi Cunningham, […]
I am doing classes in Drawing, Graphite, Pen and Ink, Charcoal and Watercolour painting. I also do special events where I provide guidance for sip and paint events. Classes are done in the form of workshops, small groups per appointment as well as private classes. About Madeleine;- Born and raised in a small town in […]
My name is Barbara Roux, I’m a Fine artist from the University of Johannesburg. I teach watercolor, drawing, and acrylic painting to kids from 10 to 16 years old. My classes are facilitated online over Skype and Zoom, over weekends or at a convenient time for the student that will not affect his or her […]
WASA would like to thank ArtBoard for sponsoring our art competitions and supporting our member artists. ArtBoard distributes to art supply retailers across South Africa. ArtBoard is awarding art supply packages for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World featuring the QoR brand of professional watercolors.
WASA would like to thank PrimeArt for sponsoring our art competitions and supporting our member artists. PrimeArt distributes to art supply retailers across South Africa. PrimeArt is awarding art supply packages for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World including the following brands:
WASA would like to thank the Hermanus Art Shop for sponsoring our art competitions and supporting our member artists. The Hermanus Art Shop is awarding a prize voucher of R250 for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World.
WASA would like to thank ArtSavingsClub for sponsoring our art competitions and supporting our member artists. ArtSavingsClub is awarding art supply vouchers for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World.
WASA would like to thank Trident South Africa for sponsoring our art competitions and supporting WASA events. Trident is awarding a prize of R5000 for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World. Trident is a leading manufacturer of underground mining equipment Trident began with a childhood friendship… and grew into a lifetime friendship working together.
WASA would like to thank Artland and Red Giraffe Gallery for sponsoring prizes in our art competitions and supporting our member artists. Below are photos of prizes donated by Artland for our Watermedia International 2023: Our Colorful World .
WASA would like to thank The Deckle Edge for sponsoring prizes in our art competitions and supporting our member artists. Below are some of the exciting prizes donated by The Deckle Edge for the Watermedia International 2023: Our Colourful World. You can find out more about The Deckle Edge on their website at www.deckleedge.co.za
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