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.
Tasmania, you have done it again – A Journey of Beauty and Inspiration
“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta It’s no secret that exploring is a passion of mine. Honestly, there is much beauty in this world just waiting to be discovered., Last year, I was fortunate enough to visit Tasmania for the first time, and it completely stole […]
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 […]
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 two
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton My artistic inspiration comes mostly from my emotions and experiences throughout my life. My aim is not to please others with my paintings but rather to express myself. There is a reason why I do not […]
Time out
“I put my heart & soul into my work, & have lost my mind in the process. “ – Vincent Van Gogh At first, I didn’t want to take a break. I did not have time for a break. I tried to ignore the little voice in my head that kept whispering that I need […]
Photography and I
“It’s important for you to spend your time photographing things that matter to you. You need to understand the things that have meaning to you, and not what others think is important for you.” ~ Steve McCurry “For me, photography is a therapy’. I can now say this quite clearly. All of my photos and […]
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 […]