Colley Whisson
Born in Brisbane Australia in 1966, I am proud to carry on the tradition of art in the Whisson family into its third generation. My artistic journey began at the age of 20, developing into a strong desire to paint light and its effect on my chosen subject. When painting I am sculpting the image out of carefully placed shadows. Even though I am aiming for a realist image I'm always searching for a subtle lyrical abstracted subtext. I am mesmerized by the magic and challenge that awaits me every time I return to my easel. Travelling to many wonderful locations around the world to paint and teach has allowed me to explore new concepts and possibilities. In my second book and demonstration DVD's "Impressionist Painting Made Easy", published in May 2009, I aim to share this joy of painting with like-minded artists world-wide. Throughout my career I have been blessed to be able to share this wonderful artistic journey with my wife and my two little masterpieces, Alex and Travis. I am grateful for the ongoing support and association with the International Artist and Australian Artist publications, exclusive publishers of my books and DVD's, and their assistance with my growing international following. I would also like to acknowledge the support from Chroma Australia Pty Ltd, galleries and the numerous art groups, societies & schools both in Australia and internationally. The journey is ongoing and my desire is to push myself to achieve the highest level possible.
Colley Whisson 2010

Prizes in Australia
1992 Highly Commended Ascot
1992 Highly Commended Caboolture
1992 1st Prize Traditional Mackay
1993 RNA 2nd Prize (Open) Brisbane
1993 RNA 2nd Prize - Landscape Brisbane
1994 Highly Commended Redcliffe
1994 Highly Commended Nudgee College
1994 RNA 3rd Prize Brisbane
1994 Highly Commended Cloncurry
1994 1st Prize Pine Rivers Shire Show
1994 Highly Commended Ascot
1999 Commended Camden (NSW)
2000 Highly Commended Cloncurry
2001 2nd Place - Landscape Cloncurry
2002 2nd Place - Seascape Pine Rivers Shire Council
2003 1st Prize Traditional North Sydney Shire Council
2004 Highly Commended Camberwell Rotary Art Show
2005 1st Prize - Traditional Pine Rivers Shire Council

Exhibitions
January 1989 Whisson Family Show Mt Glorious (Qld)
March 1990 Whisson Family Show Dalby (Qld)
June 1990 First Solo Exhibition Buderim (Qld)
July 1990 Whisson Family Show Wynnum (Qld)
November 1990 Solo Exhibition Red Hill (Qld)
May 1991 Mixed Exhibition Wynnum (Qld)
May 1991 Nudgee College Centenary Art Brisbane (Qld)
Festival - (Feature Artist)
July 1991 John Paul College Art Daisy Hill (Qld)
Festival - (Feature Artist)
December 1991 Whisson Family Show Montville (Qld)
May 1992 Whisson Family Show Rochedale (Qld)
April 1993 Whisson Family Show Blue Iris (Qld)
August 1993 Dual Exhibition Red Hill (Qld)
December 1994 Solo Exhibition Montville (Qld)
December 1995 Solo Exhibition Montville (Qld)
October 1996 Dual Exhibition Red Hill (Qld)
December 1996 Dual Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
August 1997 Rising Stars Noosa (Qld)
November 1997 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
February 1998 Young Achievers Noosa (Qld)
December 1998 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
June 1999 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
October 1999 Solo Exhibition Camden (Sydney)
November 1999 Dual Exhibition Red Hill (Qld)
March 2000 Solo Exhibition Kew (Melbourne-Vic)
June 2000 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
June 2001 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
October 2001 Solo Exhibition Kew (Melbourne-Vic)
March 2002 Solo Exhibition Dromana (Vic)
April 2002 Solo Exhibition McGrath's (Sydney)
July 2002 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
May 2003 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
August 2003 Dual Exhibition Canberra (ACT)
October 2003 Solo Exhibition Bowen Hills (Qld)
June 2004 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
October 2004 Solo Exhibition Bowen Hills (Qld)
February 2005 Joint Exhibition Bowen Hills (Qld)
November 2005 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
May 2006 Solo Exhibition Bowen Hills (Qld)
May 2008 Solo Exhibition Noosa (Qld)
September 2008 Solo Exhibition Sutherland (Sydney)
October 2008 Feature Artist Rive-Gauche (USA)
May 2009 Modern Impressionism-In-Action (Qld)

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