Tag: paintings

Stilbaai Art Retreat Studio August 2016

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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 →

Matisse exhibition at the Standard Bank Arena

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The Matisse exhibition at the Standard Bank Arena in Johannesburg is on until mid August. I will definitely be going! One of my favourite painters is the French painter Henri Matisse. His paintings mostly depicts the world as colourful,  beautiful and happy.  His positive attitude is refreshing as much of the  art from that period is sad and depressing. Some of my fellow artists feel that… Read more →