Rehann is a Melbourne-based artist working primarily with water-based media. His practice explores the dynamic qualities of watercolor and inks, with an emphasis on spontaneity, movement and process. Originally trained in Design at Swinburne University, he spent over a decade working & teaching in the fi eld of user experience (UX) and product design. Eventually, a quiet longing to return to painting became impossible to ignore.

Watercolor is now a daily practice and a way of life. Now painting full-time, he shares his love for the medium through workshops and retreats, sharing his approach to watercolor as both a technical and contemplative medium.

Denise Painter’s creative journey commenced in 1993 when she decided that she would be a ‘stay at home mum’. Denise began to explore creative possibilities. She enrolled in various courses such as Colour and Design and Graphic Design, and, later on Visual Arts at TAFE.

Over the last 25 years she have developed a unique style and now loves to create works using Collage and Mixed Media techniques. Denise’s works are handcrafted or created using digital techniques. She loves to explore the possibilities of the abstract and the surreal using colour as an integral part of the piece.

Einstein is quoted as saying “Creativity is contagious, pass it on”. In 2019, She moved from Sydney to Toronto Lake Macquarie where she has her Studio YouCreate Studio & Gallery and where she holds workshops and classes. More recently, Denise has accepted the post of Art Director for Wangi Lions Dobell Art & Craft Festival for 2024.

Denise has developed a unique style using paper, paint and mixed media. Her designs are either on stretched canvas, wood, ceramics or textiles. Her designs are licensed by Lala Land and Blue Island Press.