ARTIST BIO
ELISE DE SILVA
Elise De Silva is a full-time, award winning artist working out of her studio in Howick, New Zealand. Her primary medium is watercolour, although she does occasionally work with oils and acrylics.
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Elise is strongly drawn to dramatic light and to water themes. "There's something dynamic and magical about water and it's light bending properties. Painting water is a constant challenge which presents an infinite amount of material," says De Silva.
Elise is a member of the Howick Art Group, Watercolour New Zealand and a passionate plein air painter. She has also done a number of community art projects.
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If you would like to view Elise's work in person, please visit the Green Gables Gallery in Howick, Auckland. Or viewing of her other works can be arranged upon request. Commissioned pieces, art demonstrations and private one on one classes are also available.
NEWS
FIRST PRIZE - PORTRAITS
My painting, Sunshine, received First Prize - Portraits at the Howick Art Group Spring Festival September 2024. I was very grateful to receive this recongnition and was happy to see the growing number of other works in this category.
PEOPLE SAID
AYALA, TUTORING
I’ve been really enjoying my online lessons with Elise. She is warm and encouraging, as well as clear and informative. It’s a lot of fun to work on paintings together and see my skills develop. Thanks Elise!
COMMISSION
Elise was amazing! She helped me decide on the perfect photo to paint for my niece and her fiancé as a wedding gift. When I saw her final work it brought tears to my eyes. She is talented, professional, very caring and I look forward to working with her again!
PURCHASED PAINTING
The painting was even more beautiful in person!! The artist/seller was wonderful in answering all of my questions quickly and packaged the painting with such care. Thank you! I highly recommend!!
