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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 →
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 →
Stilbaai Art Retreat Studio August 2016
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 →
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 →
Lino printing workshop!
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →