“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 →
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 →
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 →
We arrived in Stilbaai for the Art Retreat in wonderful weather! As we drove into the village we had to stop and take photos of the mist coming in over the lagoon. The most amazing artworks were completed by all and I was very impressed with the jewellery and screen printing ideas that were produced. Between dinners, wine and painting life… Read more →
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 →
I used oil pastels and candle wax to do this screen print on fabric. Printed with five colours! To learn how to do this join us for a workshop! Read more →
What fun we had at the Lino printing workshop! Lino printing can be done on paper, fabric, wood and……. Although we printed in black and white you could print in as many colours you want. Join us for a lino printing workshop and see how you can create backgrounds for paintings, change the look of a t-shirt or jean and… Read more →
I often go for walks on the beach and is almost always accompanied by Seagulls, hoping that they might get a scrap of something to eat from me. At the picnic sites I see them picking up all kinds of scraps and pieces lying around. Seagulls remind me that is possible to move out of my comfort zone and to always keep… Read more →
Painting lilies are so special. It as though they are complete – impossible to improve on. Lilies are said to have grown from the tears Eve shed as she left Eden. Read more →
Many artists believe that you only paint art that has meaning! I do not disagree with them but I think that sometimes you have to just relax and paint what makes you happy! I love painting cups – they make me happy! Read more →