Andy Conlin Art

Andy Conlin Art Hi, I’m Andy Conlin, a West Australian artist working in watercolour & oils. I paint landscapes and portraits, both en plein air and in the studio.

I hope you enjoy my paintings and follow me as I explore my many distractions. Commission enquiries welcome

Out and about painting the lovely late afternoon sunshine on the scarp. Whittaker, north of Pinjarra
01/08/2026

Out and about painting the lovely late afternoon sunshine on the scarp. Whittaker, north of Pinjarra


Had the opportunity to demo for the WatercoloursofWAInc this morning, sharing my evolving understanding of edges and how...
30/06/2026

Had the opportunity to demo for the WatercoloursofWAInc this morning, sharing my evolving understanding of edges and how I use them to create lost-and-found effects—particularly the less common use of dry brush to soften edges.

We also explored what pushing towards the loose and semi-abstract actually entails, and I shared a favourite recent art meme: “Paintings should live in that sweet spot between boring and confusing.”

Between painting layers we talked figures, how to achieve dynamic movement and proportions through regular practice. We also took a look at my super-light, sturdy and portable plein air setup.

Thanks to all the members for the fantastic turnout.

Ruth, Sylvi and the dogs on a Darlington bush walk last spring
14/06/2026

Ruth, Sylvi and the dogs on a Darlington bush walk last spring

What a great weekend in beautiful Toodyay. First an afternoon watercolour of the - omg how camp are my characters becom...
07/06/2026

What a great weekend in beautiful Toodyay. First an afternoon watercolour of the - omg how camp are my characters becoming btw!!? - then an evening vista from the lookout above the town, chatting with the friendly locals as the sun set and smoke rose above the valley. Woke early to thick fog. Sketched the young ladies working behind the counter in the bustling bakery waiting for the humidity to drop a notch or three (I’ve learned the hard way not to even think of watercolouring in those conditions). Best coffee and pies (yes, real , actual steak in the steak pie) Town full of sunday morning motorcyclists mad enough to brave the mist so had to put them in my third painting, parked outside the hardware store. Finished with a magic drive home through the stunning Avon Valley 💋

My very talented friends Andy and Sarah are having an exhibition in Freo.
05/06/2026

My very talented friends Andy and Sarah are having an exhibition in Freo.

Sylvi turning heads on a moody, wet and wintry morning in Albany, WA.
05/06/2026

Sylvi turning heads on a moody, wet and wintry morning in Albany, WA.

Staying the night in a well-restored old pub in the lovely little town of Southern Cross. Watercolour, plein air. ...
29/05/2026

Staying the night in a well-restored old pub in the lovely little town of Southern Cross. Watercolour, plein air.

23/05/2026

Found the most remote, stunning little bay in Cape Le Grand National Park. It’s been overcast all day with very flat light. I set up to paint anyway and was fortunate to have a few fleeting minutes of sunset light drop in. The locals stopped/hopped over to give their opinions, too 🦘🦘

Mount Barren from Cave Point, Fitzgerald National Park.
21/05/2026

Mount Barren from Cave Point, Fitzgerald National Park.

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