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About
Award Winning Portrait Artist Based In Sydney
Although Australian based, I have spent several years living in Southern Africa and New Zealand.
Watercolour is my great love; it is the fluid spontaneity that attracts me. Watercolour, as a medium, lends itself to the softness and curves of the human form. It allows the artist great freedom.
My portraits have been commissioned throughout Australia as well as in New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.
Corporate Art Collections
- ResMed Limited, Innovation Centre, Bella Vista, Sydney, Australia
- Jack Kirby Theatre, Warrant Officer and Non-Commissioned Officer (WONCO) Academy, Kokoda Barracks, Canungra Qld
- RSL Life Care, RSL ANZAC Village, Narrabeen, Sydney, Australia
National And International Art Exhibitions
- Semi-Finalist in “Doug Moran National Portrait Prize” 2014 http://www.moranprizes.com.au/gallery/portrait
- John Copes Watercolour Prize: 2nd Prize Sep/Oct 2017
- Black Swan Prize for Portraiture 2012 – Finalist – Perth WA http://www.blackswanprize.com.au/portraiture_prize/finalists.phtml
- Australian Embassy, Washington DC. USA. “Iconic Collection of works by 23 of Australia’s Finest Artists” Exhibition – Jun/Sep 2014 http://www.usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/events.html
- Australian Federal Parliament House, Canberra: http://www.aph.gov.au/ “Celebrating Innovators” Exhibition – Nov/Dec 2012 “Unsung Heroes” Exhibition – Sep 2009
- NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ . “Multi-Cultural Australia: Exhibition – Jul/Aug 2013; “The Face of Australia” Exhibition – Mar/Apr 2011;“Parliament Objects”” Exhibition – Apr 2009
- The Coal & Allied 2016 Singleton Art Prize: Winner of 2016 The People’s Choice Award http://singletononhunterrotary.org.au/singleton-art-prize/
- Keisan Art Gallery Space, The Menzies Hotel, Carrington St, Sydney: “Grand Opening” Exhibition – August 2015
- The Royal Art Society Gallery, Lavender Bay, Sydney: 2017, 2016, 2015 http://www.royalart.com.au
- Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney: http://www.anmm.gov.au/ “Art of Sydney” Awards Exhibition - 2015 HIGHLY COMMENDED, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013 COMMENDED
- Victorian Art Society Gallery, Melbourne: http://victorianartistssociety.com.au/exhibitions/ “Australians At Work” Exhibition – Oct 2014 / “All The World’s A Stage” Exhibition – Nov 2011
- Fairfield Art Prize - 2017 Finalist
- The City of Ryde Art Society - 57th Art Exhibition - October 2017 http://www.cityofrydeartsociety.com.au/exhibitions/
- Drummoyne Art Show – 2014, 2013, 2007 https://www.facebook.com/DrummoyneArtSociety
- Hunters Hill Art Show – 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 http://www.huntershillarts.com/
- Blacktown City Art Prize 2012 – Finalist 2015, 2012http://www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/
- St Ives Annual Show 2015. Best In Show/1st Prize for Portraiture: Northern Suburbs A & H Society Inc.
- The MLC Gallery, Ultimo, Sydney: “Face Off” Exhibition – Mar 2010
- The Newcastle Art Space, Newcastle: “Acquaessence” Exhibition – Nov/Dec 2009
- The Art House Hotel, Sydney: “The Artists Book” Exhibition – Apr/May 2012, ”The Artists Muse” Exhibition – Oct/Nov 2010, ”The Art of Healing” Exhibition – Nov 2008
- Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society (KAS) Exhibitions, Sydney: 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 & 2008 http://ourkas.com.au/member-gallery/dee-jackson/
- INAUGURAL KAS MEMBERS CHOICE PRIZE AWARD 2013” – Judges’ Comment “This is a beautiful example that you do not have to finish a work. The magic comes from leaving a little mystery.” 1st Prize Watercolour – 48th KAS ANNUAL AWARDS EXHIBITION – Oct/Nov 2013; 2nd Prize Watercolour – 45th KAS ANNUAL AWARDS EXHIBITION – Jul 2010
- Habitat Gallery, Adelaide.
- Portrait Workshops in my Roseville Studio – contact me via email: deejackson@deejackson.com.au
- CASS Art Direct - Studio Open on 2 Weekends In Nov 2017 - Sat 11 & Sun 12 November 2017 9am-5.00pm / Sat 18 & Sun 19 November 2017 9am-5.00pm / Sat 25 & Sun 26 November 2017 9am-5.00pmhttp://cassartdirect.com.au/open-studios-2017-2/studio-102/
- Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society – One day Dee Jackson “Painting Portraits with Character” Workshop – Jul 2013 http://www.ourkas.com.au/
- Central Coast Watercolour Society – Two day Dee Jackson Workshop “Watercolour Portraits” – Sep 2014 http://www.artcentralcoast.asn.au/
Sydney Painting Demonstrations – Watercolour Portraits
- City of Ryde Art Society – 2017 http://www.cityofrydeartsociety.com.au/
- Bankstown Art Society - 2017 http://www.bankstownartsoc.com.au/
- Drummoyne Art Society - 2016 https://www.facebook.com/DrummoyneArtSociety/
- North Shore Art Society - 2016 http://northshoreartsociety.org/
- Randwick Art Society – 2017 & 2015 http://randwickartsocietyinc.org.au/
- Lane Cove Art Society – 2015 http://www.lanecoveartsociety.com.au/
- Southern Cross Art Group – 2015
- Castle Hill Art Society – Sep 2014 http://www.castlehillartsociety.org.au/
- Hornsby Art Society – 2017 & 2013 http://www.hornsbyartsociety.com.au/
- Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society – 2012 http://www.ourkas.com.au/
- Macarthur Artist Group – May 2012
Memberships
- Portrait Artists Australia (PAA) http://www.portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/browse-portrait-artists/jackson-dee/ – Current Exhibiting Member
- Royal Art Society of NSW (RAS) – Current Exhibiting member http://www.royalart.com.au/artists/#/dee-jackson/ https://www.facebook.com/RoyalArtSocietyofNSW
- Combined Arts Societies of Sydney Inc. (CASS) Publicity Officer – Executive Committee http://combinedartsocieties.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/combined.art.societies.of.sydney/
- City of Ryde Art Society (CRIS) – Current Exhibiting Member http://www.cityofrydeartsociety.com.au/
- Ku-Ring-Gai Art Society (KAS).http://www.ourkas.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ourkassociety?ref=stream – Current Exhibiting Member & CASS Delegate
- Epping Portrait Group – Hornsby Art Society (HAS)http://www.hornsbyartsociety.com.au/
Published Online Articles
Books And Literature
Books: Dee’s watercolour paintings are featured in the PAA publication “THE ARTISTS’ BOOK” published in April 2012.
- The Artist’s Book: Celebrating 10 Years of Portrait Artists Australia http://portraitartistsaustralia.com.au/
Biographies
- Studied in Adelaide, South Australia – German born Sculptor THEA BLUHM
- Studied in Durban, Natal, South Africa – Watercolour Artist WENDY AMM
- Studied in Sydney, Australia at Ku-Ring-Gai Art Centre – Watercolour Artists MADELEINE SZYMANSKI, ROB CANDY, MALCOLM CARVER: http://www.madeleineszymanski.com/;http://www.robcandy.com; http://www.carverstudio.com/.