Ted Dansey
Ted is a member and former General Manager of the Victorian Artists Society, a member of the Watercolour Society of Victoria and member of the Hobson’s Bay Art Society.
He has been a practising artist for most of his working life, being one of the lucky people who managed to combine artistic talent with work.
Starting his working career as a ticket-writer and sign-writer Ted moved to graphic design and illustration when the opportunity arose. He held a key role as Creative Director & Senior Designer with the State Government of Victoria and the Premiers Private Office before being sought after as Production Manager/Art Director for a leading Victorian Media Company (Leeds Media/Starcom Worldwide).
After studying watercolours with David Taylor watercolour has remained his favoured medium.
“I have drawn for as long as I care to remember. I love plein air painting, teaching and giving the occasional demonstration. My philosophy is ‘Keep it Simple’, See the image - paint the feeling.”
Drawn towards an impressionist approach to painting, some of Ted’s favourite role models include John Singer Sargent, Edward Seago, Harold Herbert and R. W. Sturgess.
He has had more than solo 20 exhibitions since 2000 as well a number of group shows with artist friends including '5'. A group born out of night of quiet drinks in 2009.
A number of First Prizes and Commendations in various Art Shows have included;
- Best In Show Moonee Valley Rotary 2021
- Best Local Artist Moonee Valley Rotary 2018
- ANL Maritime Art Award Winner 2017
- Victorian Artists Society AOTY Design Framing Award 2015, 2016
- Best in Show Strathmore Rotary 2016
- Best Watercolour Strathmore Rotary 2015
- Camberwell Rotary 2014 - Contemporary Art Award
- Best Watercolour Flinders Art Show 2014
- Best Watercolour Bayside Art Show 2013
- Best work on paper Yea Rotary Art Show 2013
- The Hobson’s Bay Rotary Art Show 1st Prize for Watercolour
- The MooneeValley Art Show Watercolour 1st Prize
- Victorian Artists Society’s Gordon Moffatt Award for 2011
- Victorian Artists Society’s Artist of the Year Award for 2007
Ted was made a Fellow of the Victorian Artists Society in 2011 for his contribution to the Society and Art.
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Hi Ted:I was saw your exhibition in 2016,and in 2022,The second Australian international watercolour exhibition will hold on in Melbourne,don't know if you want to join it,please contact with me.
Hi Ted Dansey:I was saw your exhibition in 2016, in 2022 will have the second Australian international watercolour exhibition hold on in Melbourne.please check if you like https://youtu.be/SCVWOn1nFU8
Hi Ted,
I am down to run a workshop at the Watermill but have had to make the decision to cancel 2022 re Covid. I was going to chat, but no number for you.
Mine is 0420767575 if you want to talk.
Hi Michael thanks for message. Yes, I have a number of Tassie scenes, some will be in my next exh Oct 17-28 at the Vic Artists Soc. East Melb. Prices vary. My email is teddansey@gmail.com. Ted