About Artist

Manit Nivessilp, Thai popular watercolor artist has created a new line of paintings, while at the same time continuing to follow the Thai Heritage tradition.

Born and raised in the area that was once the great artistic civilization known as Sukhothai City, he has incorporated manz aspects of the Thai style into this work.

Manit's work contains many subtle techniques, His brush technique is unique and many of his painting methods are unusual among artists. His especially made brushes and materials help him achieve the shade and colors he desires and allows him to remove colors and create grazing technique as he skilfully controls the brush movements. All of these techniques enable him to express the emotional nature of his paintings. He said of his work, "the innovative and creative uniqueness of my water color paintings come from the enhancement of realism, If a scene is not beautiful in reality then it is my duty to make it beautiful. 'Slum sketching' is a good example of this, as I try to transfer the memory of real life into the form of a drawing. The emotions brought out in my drawings express the sympathy and sadness of the situation. If the picture has a serious content then the reality may not look so good. But if the picture has a serious content then the reality may not look so good. But if the picture is decorating the walls of someone's house, although it may be a picture of a slum, it still needs to have a 'feel good' look to it.'

He chose to express the Thai culture and tradition by using his style and emotion to rearrange reality. The audience participates by sharing the expression of his work and sharing his concerns.

In Thai Heritage, Manit captures the easy Thai lifestyle of the past including the basic way in which Buddhists create their work. It also seeks to preserve the artistic culture of Thai Heritage for future generations of Thais.

Education	- Higher Certificate of Vacation Study at Poh-Chang Campus - Bachelor's Degree in Education at Suandusit Teachers College
Major Exhibition	82 Times of Group Exhibition 6 Solo Exhibition 4 Times of International Exhibition, U.S.A., Korea, Malaysia, Japan
Honours	Recieved: Diplomas of Honourship in Watercolour Paintings from The Office of The National Culture Commission and The Bangkok Tourist Bureau
Profession	- The member of Committee (Watercolor Society of Thailand) - The instruction for both government agencies - The owner of Manit Art Studio which teaching for interested groups in watercolor painting, oil painting and drawing - A member of the jury of the art competition from 1984 to present - The founder of Hi-Light Group (The group of watercolor artists)