Colleen Werner is a local artist living at Birdwood, in the Upper Hastings. She had exhibited for many years throughout Australia and internationally.

Watercolour is Colleen's preferred medium. Her inspiration is mainly sourced from nature. 

She is an elected member of The Australian Watercolour Institute as well as a member of The Wildlife Art Society of Australasia, The Queensland Wildlife Art Society, The Botanical Art Society of Australia and The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Florilegium Society.

Colleen’s work can be seen on a regular basis at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney “Botanica Exhibition” and exhibitions of The Australian Watercolour Institute.  Internationally her work has been exhibited in South Korea, China, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Germany.

Colleen has been a finalist most recently in The Waterhouse Natural History Prize at the Museum of South Australia in 2010 and 2011 and The Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolour Biennial Exhibition, in 2011,

Colleen thought that it would be nice change to exhibit locally. 

“The intimate exhibition space in The Studio at Jacaranda House on 39 Cameron Street in Wauchope, is just ideal,” said the artist.

“Jacaranda House Creative Hub is proud and excited to exhibit Colleen’s work,” said Vana Ford.

The exhibition opens at 2pm on Friday, August 11 when everyone is invivted to join Colleen for afternoon tea and some lively discussion about the art of watercolour.

To book for this free event: email jacarandahousecreativehub@gmail.com, phone Vana, 0414798796 or book through Facebook  - limited places available.