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 →
Tag: Oil painting
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 →
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 →
Screenprinting at an Art Retreat in Stilbaai South Africa
Screen printing provides an effective way for artists to transfer various kinds of imagery. There are many ways to prepare screens for printing, the most common being the emulsion method. Whilst the emulsion screen gives a more designed feel, the hand-cut stencil method resulted in lots of interesting naïve designs and also allowed for imagination and adventure. 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 →
Painting Holiday in South Africa
After a morning of experimenting with gold leaf, wax, inlays, chalk paint and oil paint under the guidance of Elmè at her Art Studio in Kilnerpark, we all produced amazing paintings. Naturally the morning included lovely home baked muffins and other goodies! Read more →
Painting Holiday in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA STILBAAI ART RETREAT DATES: 25 July – 31 July 2016, 29 August – 4 September 2016, 26 September – 2 October 2016, 24 – 30 October 2016, 14 – 20 November 2016. South Africa is a beautiful country with sunshine all year round – nature, culture, food, wine, music and rythm – the people are warm and hospitable.… Read more →
Warm and cold colours
You can always use warm and cool colors to increase depth and space in your paintings. As light travels across a flat surface, it will often be brightest (and warmest) at one end, and fade to cooler hues in the distance. Read more →
Oil painting of chairs
I cannot remember where I read these words – but it stuck to me whilst I was doing this oil painting of chairs against the wall. “sitting in these forlorn chairs – though at one time it must have seemed – a good place to stop and do nothing for a while….” Read more →
Painting lilies in oil
I loved painting these lilies as they always remind me of the importance of humility and devotion. Lincoln Steffens said: “Art is like a border of flowers along the course of civilization”. Read more →