Author Archives: debiriley

Overlooked

Overlooked I think in the past, many of us brushed past things, too busy to pay attention. Too wrapped up in getting through our list, our agenda, to observe anything more. Many, perhaps, don’t generally take the time to go for a wander onto side paths to investigate….artists like JJ Hilder. But every time IContinue reading “Overlooked”

Tangents: make life…. ‘More’

To Diverge off the beaten track I diverged from my path, my written originally intended post. However, I will definitely post it next, as its on the art and life of the great painter…. JJ Hilder. Another artist I adore. If you go to the link I just shared, ie at the art gallery, youContinue reading “Tangents: make life…. ‘More’”

Watercolour’s Magical Ingredient

Magic of Watercolour? A secret ingredient?  Look closer.     We love, watercolours. Happy colors. Objects we can define. And yet, watercolours…. so often, seem to escape our mastery. The More, we ‘try,’  the more muddled they become.     Watercolour Mastery I’d love to introduce you to Blamire Young. He is the true magicianContinue reading “Watercolour’s Magical Ingredient”

Breathing Peace, at the Park

Art, must engage all of our senses. Mine, anyway. Today’s walk was a simple one, around the block, trying to find a spot of serenity. I sat. So much for “exercise.” and breathed in as I listened to the wonderful sounds of water. Its lovely. Its Art. …just, in a different form than we mightContinue reading “Breathing Peace, at the Park”

Why The World Needs Artists, Now.

The World needs each one of us, to be an artist. To think, like an artist.  Now. Ok I admit it. As an artist, I am biased. However, no-one can deny times are exceptionally unique. Many of us haven’t seen any major world changing events in our lifetimes.  The coping strategies for This, may justContinue reading “Why The World Needs Artists, Now.”

Peacefully with Art

  Art can create Calm I changed my post at the last minute. I thought a friend would appreciate the peacefulness of the watercolor paintings instead.   Sometimes, its not, all about what I want! I will post the other post later, as I am rather excited with the images. Just, not today.    Continue reading “Peacefully with Art”

Time for a Zen Stroll

Peace Time to refill the wells from Nature. Time for a Zen Stroll. Is it just me, or does anyone else feeling a little bit hmm… bemused… lately?   Take a Walk It seems we are being bombarded with all sorts of news these days.   With the mind overloaded with the news, I decidedContinue reading “Time for a Zen Stroll”

The Fine Art of Self-Love

  Art, Self Love and 2020. 2020.  A new direction. A new dimension.    I loved 2019. I felt great, worked on some fabulous projects and took on more tasks than previous years. All the while, still feeling better than ever.  Amazing year.   Moving forwards is ingrained into me, I’m constantly trying to reachContinue reading “The Fine Art of Self-Love”

Cold Wax …. travel to a new place

  Inspiration 1:  The Book Anything with “Wabi Sabi” has my immediate attention, as many of you have guessed by now.  Wabi-wabi Painting with Cold Wax by Serena Barton  is on my list of Great Art Books to read. Beautifully laid out, logically presented and is easy to follow along and ‘ad lib.    Continue reading “Cold Wax …. travel to a new place”