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: art
Multi medium paintings – buildings
Painting a building can be very emotional – it can visualize a dream, a memory, hope…… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →