About the Artist

Jane Zandi

“I try to tell my story in as few brushstrokes as possible”

Born in Tasmania and now living in Perth, I have been painting for over 18 years and in the last 10 years regularly en plein air.

This has resulted in a passion for getting the light just right while on site and then taking that lightness into the studio paintings.

I am a member of Perth Plein Air Painters and get outdoors to paint with them as much as possible.

Regular attendance at life drawing but using paint on vintage music paper has led to improved drawing and painting skills.

Regular attendance at watercolour workshops held by local, national and international artists has helped me develop my own personal style.

Positions Held

President Watercolour Society WA (2023-25)

Vice President  Watercolour Society WA (2022-23).

Facilitator for Watercolour courses in Army Art, serving personnel and veterans programs (2023-25)

Teaching at Tresillian Art Centre (2024-25)                                                                     

Exhibitions

2025                       Salon D’Aquarelle Ceret

2025                       IWS New Zealand International Watercolour Exhibition.

2024                       International Watercolour Exhibition, Perth Watercolour Society of WA.

2024                       Vietnam Acquarello, Colours of Culture.

2023 & 2024       World Oriental Charm International Exhibition. (Perth)

2023 & 2024       York Art and Craft Festival, first placed watercolour (2023).

2023                       Japanese Nadeshiko Watercolour Triennale exhibition.

2022                       Art Connexion Mondiale Exposition D’Aquarelles France/Poland.

2022                       International Watercolour Society India Biennale..

2022                       IWS Plein Air Exhibition, India.

2020 & 2022      International Watercolour Exhibition, Fremantle.

2019-24                Watercolour Society of WA,  Annual  Awards Exhibition.

2017-2025            WA Society of Arts Exhibition.

Judging:

2025                       Beverley Art Exhibition, Beverley.

Awards:              

2025                       Salon D’Aquarelle, Ceret, excellence award.

2023                       York Art and Craft Festival, ist placed watercolour award.

2023                       Watercolour Society of WA, highly commended.

2022                       York Art and Craft Festival, highly commended.

Workshops:

2023                       Japanese Nadeshiko Watercolor Triennial Exhibition.  Big brush workshop.