Meet Our Artists

Chan Dissanayake

Chan Dissanayake is a multi-award-winning Australian watercolour artist and highly regarded tutor known for his fresh, expressive and atmospheric approach to painting. His work spans rural landscapes, urban scenes and coastal subjects, capturing the essence of a place through confident, spontaneous watercolour.

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Cheryl Bruce

Hi, I'm Cheryl — a multi-disciplinary creative based on the Central Coast of NSW, working across watercolour painting and surface design. I'm drawn to landscapes, seascapes and still life, and I love finding the drama in the shadows rather than just chasing the light. Alongside painting, I design patterns for fabric and homewares, and I teach watercolour classes, workshops and retreats around Australia and beyond.

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Jacky Pearson

I'm Jacky Pearson, a full-time watercolour artist based in Carterton, in New Zealand's Wairarapa region. For over 30 years I've painted the landscapes, light and life around me — on location and in the studio — chasing the freedom and spontaneity that only watercolour can give. I teach painting workshops and masterclasses across New Zealand and overseas, in person and on Zoom, and I'd love to welcome you into a class.

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Natasha Ruschka

I'm Natasha Ruschka, a Canberra-based Australian oil painter working in the alla prima, wet-on-wet style — bright, loose and full of energy. My passion for painting began in Colorado, immersed in the Denver art community, and today I paint mostly en plein air, chasing the true colour and light of a single moment. I also teach painting classes and workshops around Australia, and founded Capital Plein Air, Canberra's outdoor painting festival.

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