Inspiration or Emotion: What Flows Into My Canvas?
“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind. ” – Johannes Brahms You might remember in my last post, I shared a painting I was not quite sure was finished.Well — good news: it is done. I was so excited I showed it to my other half right away. He looked at […]
When Is a Painting Truly Finished?
When is a painting truly finished? In this reflective post, I explore the quiet, intuitive moments that guide my creative process—and why sometimes, the canvas decides for me.
Embrace the Bold: The Beauty of Creative Risk
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” – Leonardo da Vinci Returning to my safe place—the canvas—I felt a spark, a pull towards something new. A quiet urge to break free from the familiar, to let go of restraint. This time, I wanted to be […]
Exploring Indigenous Connection to Country Through Art
“The more you know, the less you need.“ – Australian Aboriginal saying Today, I had the chance to attend a talk and learn about the deep Indigenous connection to a nearby nature reserve. Since moving to Australia, I have come to understand just how important storytelling, songs, and connection to Country are in Aboriginal culture. This experience […]
Rediscovering Art After a Break: Healing Through Creativity
“I don’t know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream.” ― Vincent Van Gogh To be honest, I can’t even remember the last time I was on this platform. It’s been far too long. Life has been a whirlwind, pulling me in so many directions, and I kept telling myself, I’m too busy. It’s fascinating—and […]
A random thought
“It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning. ” – Vincent Van Gogh How does art work? To this question, there is an amazingly simple answer. Art work is like medicine. If someone takes it on an empty stomach, it has a much more intense […]
Abstract Art: Yay or Nay?
“Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.” ― Vincent van Gogh Contemporary Art consists of many different genres and one of those, much to the distaste of some, is Abstract Art. But despite the distaste and misunderstanding, Abstract continues to grow in a variety of forms throughout our […]
Seeking inspiration – part one
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” Vincent Van Gogh” As an Artist, I sometimes need a little help to find inspiration. Some days all I want to do is create, and I can feel my hands start to itch. All I want to do is to hold […]
My first steps
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” – Vincent Van Gogh When I started experimenting with abstract art I did not know where to start. ‘How do you put something you feel onto canvas? How?’ I found myself experimenting with different paints such as watercolours, gouache, oil and of course acrylic paint. For […]
Transition onto the Canvas
The beginning is perhaps more difficult than anything else, but keep heart, it will turn out all right.” – Vincent Van Gogh Photography became my therapy, but even that was not enough. I needed more than waiting for that moment to capture an image, I needed to create my own. In frustration I took up […]