Description: Beginnings in the Journey of Life. My aim is to portray the beginning of a journey. The little girl is entering a garden filled with wonder and mystery. The journey of life is filled with beginnings. Numerous beginnings. Beginnings filled with hope, mystery, wonder, excitement, anticipation and probably much, much more. As youngsters, we begin by learning and exploring. I hope we retain that curiosity throughout our lives and the many beginnings which follow. A new beginning may present itself unexpectedly, leaving us feeling anxious, excited or vulnerable. Regardless, beginnings are to be embraced. The lessons to be learned are valuable, launching us into new beginnings filled with what was previously out of our reach.
Description: Daily Artwork No.10 6" x 6" gessoed panel, Genesis heat-set artist oils. This sweet painting was inspired from a gorgeous photo from www.pixabay.com. I love all the elements here. Light and dark, and warm and cool colours resulting from the setting sun. Also large brush strokes in the shadows and less brushstrike detail in the distance which allows the setting sun to shine. The detail on the girls is scant, it is the complementary colours that make the focal point. Am I making any sense??? Think I might be waffling a bit now, but this is another of my favourites. :)
Description: Memories of when I was a little girl Something I loved about my childhood was the chance to visit our friends place when the milking was on. ‘Helping’ and feeling like a very big girl doing it. A huge thrill when walking into the milking shed, awe at the large cows, fear of getting stood on (despite staying very close to mum) and excitement at getting to be so close to the action. Of course the much awaited treat was a glass of fresh warm milk.
Description: Genesis heat set oils on stretched canvas 30x 40cm. This painting makes me smile, not quite sure why, but it does. Anyway, it grew from 2 photos and a sense of adventure. The background with the old buildings depicts our past and the horse taking flight represents us escaping from the haunts of our past.
Description: Genesis heat set oils on stretched canvas 30cm x 40cm. This is based on a photo of a little girl in her ballerina outfit from the wetcanvas reference library. My aim wasn't to get a perfect likeness but rather to create a mood and feeling. I love how it turned out in the end. Sometimes I get to a point in a painting where I see something I like and know that I must stop even if according to my plan it might not be finished. That happened with this.
Description: Cuppa Time at a cafe is always a very nice way to relax and chill with others. I wanted to keep this picture simple and colourful. People bring colour into our lives, brightening our ordinary days with their presence. Just the simple act of sharing a cuppa is super meaningful. Thanks for taking a look at my artwork. Have a beautiful day!
