“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 →
In early times copper was already used to create jewellery items such as beads and earrings. I love using copper to create a piece of jewellery. It is quite soft and the most amazing colours can be created. The healing properties and simple beauty of copper make it a fashionable and highly sought after jewellery item. 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Guardian Angel, watch over those whose names you can read in my heart. Guard over them with every care and make their way easy and their labours fruitful. Dry their tears if they weep; sanctify their joys; raise their courage if they weaken; restore their hope if they lose heart, their health if they be ill, truth if they err, repentance… Read more →
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 →
In the language of flowers, protea symbolizes diversity and courage. Read more →