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Samaneh
Watercolours inspired by light, place and the living world.
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About the artist
Inspired by nature.
Created to last.
Atelier Samaneh is the creative home of Samaneh Mohtadi, a Brisbane-based watercolour artist.
Her work explores light and colour across landscapes, nature and the world around her.
Get in touch with SamanehThe artist’s journey
Years in watercolour
Exhibitions and honours from Samaneh’s artistic journey, from recent recognition back to her early shows.
2024
Exhibitions
- Mainly Watercolour Exhibition Richard Randall Art Studio Gallery · 2016–2024
- Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show 2017–2024
- Ekka Fine Art, Royal Queensland Art Show 2017–2024
Honours
- Masters Award — runner-up Watercolour Society of Queensland · “Whispers On The Water”
- People’s Choice Award — winner Watercolour Society of Queensland · “Reflection of Time”
2023
Honours
- Selected among the best 32 watercolour artists, Australian Watercolour Muster
- Finalist, Fabriano Acquarello
2022
Exhibitions
- The Doyles Art Awards
- Brookfield Art Show Art Pavilion, Brookfield Showground · 2017, 2019 & 2022
- Watercolour Society of Queensland Annual & Autumn exhibitions Mt Coot-tha Auditorium · 2016–2022
Honours
- Finalist, International Triennial Watercolour & Spirit, Varna
- Finalist, Fabriano Acquarello
- Top 32, Australian Watercolour Muster 2021 & 2022
2021
Exhibitions
- Theca Show 2018–2021
Honours
- Finalist, Tirana International Watercolour Biennale, Still Life
- Highly commended, Watercolour Society of Queensland Annual Exhibition 2019 & 2021
2020
Honours
- Finalist, International Watercolour Project Christmas Light, Landscape Section
- Finalist, Raffaello – Urbino exhibition, Italy 500th anniversary of Raffaello
- Finalist, Australian Watercolour Muster 2019 & 2020
2019
Exhibitions
- Women’s Work, Royal Queensland Art Society
- Lions Art Extravaganza Garden City, Coomera & North Lakes · 2016–2019
- Abstract Exhibition Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery
- Brisbane: Landscapes, Landmarks and Personalities Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery
- Elegant Chaos – A Celebration of Still Life Royal Queensland Art Society, Petrie Terrace Gallery
- Royal Queensland Art Society Members Annual Exhibition Petrie Terrace Gallery
- St Marks Art Show Anglican Clayfield · 2017–2019
Honours
- Medal winner, International Watercolour Society “Top 50 Artist Genius of Watercolour” OLYMPIART, India
- Finalist, IWS Landscape & Flora, Malaysia
- Second best Watercolour Prize, Brookfield Art Show Category winner
- Highly commended, Lions Art Extravaganza
- Mentioned as an emerging artist in The Sunday Mail
- Finalist, 1st International Watercolour Online Contest IWS Moscow
- Finalist and travelling exhibition, 2nd International Watercolour Triennial Varna, Bulgaria
- Finalist, VIZart Self-portrait International Biennale Albania
2018
Exhibitions
- Queensland Figurative Royal Queensland Art Society
- Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize Royal Queensland Art Society
Honours
- Finalist, Queensland Figurative