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: Painting in oil
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 →
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 →
Lilies grew from the tears Eve shed as she left Eden.
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 →
Art retreat – Painting Holiday in Stilbaai South Africa
An Art Retreat week will take place on 27 June – 3 July 2016. Contact me to ensure that your place on this art adventure is reserved! I can also assist you with details on comfortable accommodation in the village. Come paint on a canvas, print on paper, make jewellery, paint a frame, dance on the sand and have fun… Read more →
Proteas
In the language of flowers, protea symbolizes diversity and courage. Read more →