Elise De Silva

Elise De Silva

I’m a full-time, award winning artist and writer working out of my studio in Auckland. My favourite medium is watercolour, although I do occasionally work with oils and acrylics. I am always trying new techniques and have been challenging myself with adding more realism to my work. I am strongly drawn to dramatic light. I love painting boats and the beautiful reflections in the water. I want my art to evoke beauty and bring people joy and peace.

I am President of the Howick Art Group and a member of the New Zealand Watercolour Society.
I am a passionate plein air painter, and you will often see me around the beaches of Auckland with brushes in hand.

 

Website:https://www.elisedesilvaart.com/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/elisedesilvaartist

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/elisedesilvaart/

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  • Delve into the art of watercolour painting with our 8-session watercolour techniques course
    Watercolour Techniques – Thursdays Term 1 2026

    Watercolour Techniques

    Studio 3 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Delve into the art of watercolour painting with our 8-session watercolour techniques course led by expert artist Elise De Silva. Watercolour is a rewarding yet challenging medium, but with Elise […]

    $199.00

  • Travel Sketchbook Watercolour Workshop

    Watercolour Travel Journaling

    Studio 1 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Join award-winning artist Elise de Silva for her newest workshop, Watercolour Travel Journalling. If you have a passion for art, then join Elise and learn how to document your travel […]

    Get Tickets $129.00 12 tickets left

  • Handcrafted Leather Journal Workshop

    Make a Leather Journal

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Join Elise De Silva, for a fun day in our Make a Leather Journal workshop. You will enjoy the art of crafting your very own leather-bound journal, all in a […]

    Get Tickets $99.00 12 tickets left

  • Watercolour Sea Birds

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    WATERCOLOUR SEA BIRDS WORKSHOP Splash into the World of Coastal Birds – One Brushstroke at a Time! Love the seaside? Fascinated by feathered friends? Join us for a fun day […]

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  • Watercolour Travel Journaling

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Join award-winning artist Elise de Silva for her newest workshop, Watercolour Travel Journalling. If you have a passion for art, then join Elise and learn how to document your travel […]

    Get Tickets $129.00 12 tickets left

  • Watercolour for Beginners

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Are you looking to unleash your creativity and explore a new medium? Then join us in the Watercolour for Beginners workshop, where you’ll spend a delightful day experimenting with watercolour […]

    Get Tickets $159.00 12 tickets left

  • Watercolour Botanicals

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    WATERCOLOUR BOTANICALS WORKSHOP Discover the Art of Painting Nature with Watercolour Explore the beauty of flowers, leaves, and natural forms in our Watercolour Botanicals workshop – the perfect introduction to […]

    Get Tickets $129.00 12 tickets left
  • Handcrafted Leather Journal Workshop

    Make a Leather Journal

    Studio 2 35 Uxbridge Road, Auckland, New Zealand

    Join Elise De Silva, for a fun day in our Make a Leather Journal workshop. You will enjoy the art of crafting your very own leather-bound journal, all in a […]

    Get Tickets $99.00 12 tickets left