Amazing, so bold! The art of flowers, has been mastered. Miriam H. has created a stunning painting. Pairing complementary the pair blue and orange while paying utmost attention to tonal values. She has successfully designed a piece that would look fabulous in any home or office setting. As her art guide, I am definitely very…
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 I […]
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, you […]
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 magician […]
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 might […]
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 just […]
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. […]
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 decided […]
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 reach […]
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. […]
