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.”
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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”
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”
Art – Acts of Creation
To Create What is it ‘to create?’ Why might this interpretive definition be important to you? While I’m specifically writing this article for the current participants of my courses in Perth, I feel it is relevant for many others who’d like to be encouraged, as they create. People who create things – ‘Creators’ We doContinue reading “Art – Acts of Creation”
More
The fine art of More, with Less. Create paintings that communicate more, even while you use less brushstrokes.
Revealing Brushstrokes, Blue and Orange
Bold blue, outspoken orange. What drama and action is going on here. Every brushstroke reveals to us …. more. More depth, more energy, more movement. Brushstrokes They are a Language. Words unspoken. They’re a unique tool, we artists can use to communicative… something. Anything! Blue andContinue reading “Revealing Brushstrokes, Blue and Orange”
Pretty Little Inspirations, The Rose
Inspirations Flowers, roses can be such a magical source of daily inspiration. To enjoy their beauty, their aroma, and their form. They also, serve as fabulous and colorful sources to paint very personal and expressionist paintings from. When you have a bouquet in the studio, its as if they are singing and you ….Continue reading “Pretty Little Inspirations, The Rose”
From The Sea to Watercolors and, Beyond
The Sea and its aqua tinted beaches, is a place of inspiration for most of us. And whether we are physically there or not, we can enjoy the sense of ‘being’ there. We can go beyond the limitations of having to actually be somewhere to reap the benefits. The Sea From the beaches south, downContinue reading “From The Sea to Watercolors and, Beyond”
Watercolors Rescued… from the bin
A moment of despair. It didn’t go as planned. The result was not what was expected, wanted, desired. And so, it was crumpled. Torn. Thrown away. Discarded. How many times, how many ways, how many things does this relate to? I wonder. We often panic too soon it seems. Rescues Both of theseContinue reading “Watercolors Rescued… from the bin”
Cobalt Teal Blue: Stages of Art
“We arrive totally new at the various stages of life and there we often lack experience despite the number of our years.” Francoise de La Rochefoucauld VI 1613 French writer In Stages I think his quote sums up our experience with painting, art, as well. Every time we think we attainContinue reading “Cobalt Teal Blue: Stages of Art”
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