There is symbolism connected to fish – We discussed the various meanings and symbols and then decided that we will be painting fish because we love colour…… we love the sea….. We love nature! Read more →
Category: Art
Multi medium paintings – buildings
Painting a building can be very emotional – it can visualize a dream, a memory, hope…… Read more →
ART WITH FRIENDS
Creating with like-minded people stirs the most inner part of our being… Read more →
Casting with resin
Used tinted resin to cast this rose – combined with handmade beads Read more →
ART RETREAT
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables I could add: Where there is art! Read more →
STILBAAI ART RETREAT
What an amazing group of artists I met during the Art Retreat in March 2017. We painted – did some screen printing and manufactured a copper leaf pendant. Read more →
Working with copper!
In early times copper was already used to create jewellery items such as beads and earrings. I love using copper to create a piece of jewellery. It is quite soft and the most amazing colours can be created. The healing properties and simple beauty of copper make it a fashionable and highly sought after jewellery item. Read more →
Art Retreat 2017
Artists have the ability (through their art) to change or influence how people see the world and their interaction with each other. 2017 (1) is a significant year – some people believe that 2016 (9) indicates the end of a cycle and that new beginnings are now on the horizon – a new cycle with new chances, fresh ideas and the… Read more →
Oil painting with your non-dominant hand
When painting with your non-dominant hand you allow yourself to make unplanned marks. The unplanned marks done by these artists attending the retreat, are sensitive and it creates a feeling of innocence. It is so exciting and quite a challenge – but when you see the results you might decide to continue painting with your other hand…. Read more →
Art Retreat in Stilbaai Western Cape
What an amazing group of artists joined the Art Retreat in August 2016! Read more →