The Cheetah

In this series of paintings of cats I wanted to test the physical limitations of wet in wet watercolour technique. After initial sketching and a little masking the paper was placed on a perfectly level heavy board and evenly saturated with water. Then the painting starts with very broad strokes of light colour and as the process continues the paint is applied with deeper values and smaller brushes; the wetness of the painting is maintained with a spray bottle. This technique requires a lot of preparation, the colours must be prepared in advance and painting is done non stop.

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Graeme Whittle is a multi-award winning Australian artist, specialising in oils, watercolour and contemporary drawing. Currently living and working in Tasmania, Graeme has won a number of awards including the Tasmanian Art Award, Best Watercolour in the Burnie Art Prize and has been a five times finalist in the Glover Art Prize, Tasmania's premier art award. More recently he was awarded People's Prize at the prestigious Bay of Fires Art Award.

Graeme has a diploma of fine art from the University of Tasmania and has been represented across Australia and on the international stage. With an eye for fine detail and exceptional colour from the surrounding landscape, Graeme's work demonstrates the highest technical facility and exceptional creative talent which is truly unique.