Alvaro Castagnet one of the world’s most highly respected watercolorists, who  brings a   wealth of skill, experience and sensitivity to this painting workshop.  He has a considerable reputation as a workshop teacher  in Australia and the United States. He also tutors for Australian Artist magazine, International Artist magazine’s, International Painting Workshop  Holidays to destinations  in Europe with great success since 1992.  Alvaro’s is author  of   Watercolor Painting with Passion,  published in 2000 by International Artist Publishing Inc.    

Alvaro was born  in  Montevideo, Uruguay,  South  America  and  moved to Australia in 1983. He  has  traveled  extensively  throughout  the USA, Mexico, South  America,  Europe and  Australia, which  he  says has broadened his vision, depth and range of subjects.  His early interest  in art  was cultivated by  his  father, who,  at a very   young    age, sent him to the National  School  of  Art  in Montevideo where he was taught by  Professor  Esteban Garino.  At the Fine Arts University, his oil painting  tutor  was Miguel Angel Pareja.  

He is a skilled and honest teacher with a great love of life and possesses a unique  artistic talent. Alvaro’s experience in the field of  teaching watercolors to all levels of artists from beginners to advanced is well known and greatly  appreciated  because  he manages to inspire  and  lift the abilities of all who work with him.  He has taught many workshops throughout Australia and Europe, as well as America.  

Alvaro’s work  has been  recognized with top honors at dozens of shows, including several prestigious  national prizes. His works have been acquired for  private and corporate collections  worldwide.  Eight different galleries in Australia show his work.  He is a member of the Watercolor  Society of Victoria and the Victorian Artists’ Society.