Small, delicate. A little miniature watercolor painting created with Amethyst and Sodalite. Just 2 colors. But she hints at mystery and night. Wabi Sabi in Winter To hint, to infer and to suggest at the deeper mysteries, at the beauty of nature is very Zen, very Wabi Sabi. It is probably, I’d say, one of […]
Did you know that learning to create Abstract paintings is a fabulous way to teach yourself art basics of Design and Tonal Values? I think that is why I consider abstracts one of the most Challenging genres to master. I do not say that I have mastered the realm of Abstracts. But I do certainly […]
Spring bursts forth and we all feel like dancing! Dreariness be gone! Flowers color up the landscape like the Christmas lights that brightened our homes those dark days of December. And, a stunning bold magenta tulip, with petals curling and curving in coy shyness. South. In the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, Autumn […]
The Beauty of the Forest continues…. little did I realize what the blossoms of the gum tree could create as the nut matured. Once the flowers have fallen off the nut hardens. As it does, it creates a stunning magenta and crimson inner circle, from which the Star emerges. I have gone years […]
I enjoy Nature. I love becoming absorbed with the small snippets and microcosms that segments can offer our eye and our imagination. It stirs. It Inspires! Combining Loves, Watercolor and Trees Its no secret that I adore trees. A Tree Hugger, at times. You look through my posts, it becomes evident. The post Tantalising […]
Fun, Quirky and Addictive! Yes, Tree Bark. Don’t you think that the Simple things in life should be enjoyed more?! The bark textures have a rough allure that pulls the eye and makes the hands itch to touch these living sculptures. The Ancient. The lovely red tingle tree has magnificent textured bark […]
Time, Space, Nature, Zen. These strands that seemed to create a loosely woven design of lines, were like a waving flag of invitation to me. How could I pass this small micro world by? Filament Lines There is power, in the Line. These filament lines, floating on the surface of the pond are […]
Explosions of color surprised me….. I was just having a quick play testing some acrylics out with the palette knife. Thinking about mixing up and testing colors and textures that I might use for bark, forest, trees. All spurred by my recent trip down south to see The Ancient Empire, the Valley of the Giants […]
The Valley of The Giants, a place of imagination and inspiration. Have a wander with me and have a look at some of these glorious Red Tingle trees. This not quite hidden grove of towering old tingle trees is also known as The Ancient Empire. What a fascinating and mysterious name for these magnificent […]
Filtered light dappled the wonderful trees and foliage. The sun playing hide and seek behind clouds in the afternoon gave glimpses first of bright light and then sudden chilly shadows. Inspiration Our spur of the moment trip to the Valley of the Giants, Western Australia has given me some lovely memories of the high […]