Painting The Planet Green - Workshop 1

Join Us - In Tropical North Queensland for this magic Workshop!

@ The Tanks Arts Centre - Cairns Botanical Gardens -

Friday 19th September 2025 - 10am to 2.30pm

46 Collins Ave, Cairns, QLD, Australia 4870

Often considered as a relatively easy medium, watercolor is actually one of the toughest mediums to work with and Rajat has mastered it well. Watercolor remains his forté and he likes to capture nature, landscapes and abandoned objects through his work. In today’s world, nature is gradually perishing, so he likes to retain its beauty and essence through his paintings.

“Watercolour is the most challenging medium to handle, it is very fascinating to get the transparency, to work with layer after layer. There is no scope for correction, that’s the best part. The way one color mixes with other color with the help of water; is the most thrilling part. Some artists avoid this risk, but I enjoy it the most!”

In this Workshop you will explore the techniques and discover through Rajat's minds eye concepts that he believes will reinvigorate our planet - the Artwork from this Workshop will be hung as a green-wall - uniting nature together!

Materials to Bring

My Paints:

Rajat is a Daniel Smith Ambassador and so his colours are chosen from the range of Daniel Smith Paints - however please bring what paints you have - Rajat will be using the Shades of:

• Lunar Black
• Ultramarine Blue
• Yellow Ochre
• Green Gold
• Sap Green
• Buff Titanium
• Burnt Sienna
• Indian Red
• New Gamboge 

Brushes

• Medium 3/4 inch flat brushes from NEEF 4880 series mix fiber
• Large, Medium and Small natural mops (such as NEEF 117, #6, #2 and #00)
• Medium Synthetic round brush with fine point (Such as Escoda Perla #10)
• Liner or Needle brush (Such as NEEF 4400 #8)
• Flat synthetic 3/4 inch (to lift) stiff bristles (yellow, not white - white bristles are too soft)

Other Materials:

• Spray bottles
• Hair drier
• Tissue/kitchen paper towels
• Bottle or container for water to wash your brushes

Rajat Subhra Bandopadhyay - Profile

Rajat Subhra Bandopadhyay – A Master Watercolour Artist and Global Ambassador

Rajat, a watercolour artist with over 40 years of experience, has captivated art lovers globally with his stunning depiction of landscapes, still life, and offbeat subjects like rust, stones, sackcloth and wood.

A graduate of Government Arts College, Kolkata, India (1989), Rajat’s artistic journey has taken him across countries including Bulgaria, China, Thailand, Australia, France, Italy, Spain and Greece, among others.

As the global brand ambassador for Daniel Smith and country leader for FabrianoInAcquarello in India, he has earned a small share in the international art community. Rajat’s works have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in India and abroad, with a career-defining moment in 2019 when the Brisbane Watercolour Society held an auction of his artworks.

Currently based in Delhi, Rajat is dedicated to sharing his expertise with art students across India and international markets, nurturing the next generation of watercolour artists.

Refund Policy |

You can book your Workshop with confidence - knowing that we will refund the Workshop Fee - less $AUD10.00 Booking fee to cover bank and admin charges - provided we are notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - dated one week prior to the commencement of the Australian Watercolour Muster Biennale - 2025 i.e. 10th September 2025.

Cancellations after this date will be refunded at 50% of the Booking Fee, at the discretion of the Curator of the Australian Watercolour Muster - Wyn Vogel - depending on the critical circumstances and again notified in writing via our CONTACT FORM - with your phone number and details of the Workshop / Event you are wishing to cancel. A booking fee of $AUD10.00 will be applied to these late cancellations. 

There will be no refund if the Student doesn't advise of their inability to attend at least 24hours prior to the Workshop date and/or doesn't arrive at the Workshop!