About

Welcome, I’m glad you stopped by.

I hope you’re having an enjoyable wander,  finding things that pique your interest.

For the Beginner Watercolorists, you’ll find a lot of resource information within the Watercolor Basics Page.  Others,  interested in a broader scope of experimental art, expressing creativity, learning how to see things differently…. The Search button will be a fabulous tool!

 

 

Why I teach & share Art ….

I find I always want to know “the Why” of things!

So, “why” do I teach?

I find it incredibly satisfying to share with others the different ways  Individuals may  express their own uniquely creative voice,  their own thoughts and feelings.

To find their pathway to artistic authenticity.

Where You Can Find Me

Atwell Gallery         http://atwellarts.weebly.com/debi-riley—watercolour.html

I am,  2-3 x week, posting on Instagram so you can see my recent activities & projects there.

Instagram             https://www.instagram.com/debi.riley/

Pinterest.com/debijriley  

Online shops:    Society6.com        &      Redbubble.com

 

 Love  of  Diversity

I  was,   a pure watercolorist.

For many years I taught  “Absolute Beginners Watercolours”  at a community college in Sydney. Life changed with a series of multiple international transfers.  However, with those exciting transfers to new  cities, art centres, colleges,  I heard the same thing.

“No.

We  don’t need a beginner’s watercolour teacher.  We already have one.”

Many times though,  that “No” was followed with a new question.

“But,  can you teach something  Different?“

And each time I said,   “YES. I CAN.”

I adapted.   My mindset changed.

Different   isn’t merely what I’m used to doing now,    it is truly what I most enjoy doing.

I don’t think I am nearly as afraid of “NO”  now.

“No”  has taught me so many lessons.    Presenting the opportunity to  build resilience, resolve, and to become more purpose driven.  Learning to take Risks in being authentically, vulnerably, Different.

Art Awards Highlights     

• 2015   Curators Pick          Indian Ocean      MCAA     Art Awards
• 2014   Mastery of Technique       Zen I      Watercolour 1st  Prize    MCAA
• 2005   First Place Watercolors     Landscape II     “Outstanding  Artistic Vision,  Exceptional skill in the media”    North Central Texas College  judge,    Dan Bills
• 1998   The Outstanding Work Modern Section  Night Rider   “Impressive  image,  sensitive,   economical in its colour, tonal and shape relationships”   judge,  Patrick Carroll
• 1999   Grand Champion of Show    Landscape Untitled    Watercolour Art Prize   Manella Show

Visual  Arts  Instructor 

• University of Western Australia extension      Perth,  WA
• Atwell Gallery      Perth, WA
• Daniel Smith Art Materials:  Seattle;  Bellevue; Silverdale,  Washington
• Central Coast Community College             Ourimbah, NSW
• Manly Warringah  College (Northern Beaches Community College )   Sydney
• Shoreline Community College,  Washington USA

I’m appreciative of the wonderful mentoring of  Jan Vincent and  David Taylor.   I’d like to  encourage, enthuse and inspire others just as generously as they have done for me.