Awesome Artists of 2013

It's a wrap...the Spotlight studio has now closed down..sad though it sounds it is all evolving exactly as it should, in Divine order....We have had so much fun:


painting,splashing,trashing,stringing,scribbling,laughing, screaming and exploring our creativity. I love these girls, and while I've made a creative space and encouraged them to find their own visual voices I feel my purpose as a Tutor has  been served.....and it is time for change. A new space is now becoming available via the gorgeous Julianne Hender and "The Journey" will continue. I look forward to our continued friendships and the next chapter in the lives of these Artists :)

Oh Happy Days!

And another three paintings go to good homes.
December is looking good already. Just great to see my babies find the right places and people to be with. I love, love, love being an Artist

Art Therapy

1.   I've had the privilege of working  with Art Therapy in Aged Care for many years now, and began this project "Glorious Spring" at Vincent Court in Kempsey last year when activities coordinator Kate Segal contacted me.

The Mural was painted by a group of 12 residents,now in their eighties, most of whom have not picked up a paintbrush since schooldays (a long time ago!).
This painting is full of colour and shows the hidden talent of these people I have grown to love and admire.
They pooled their talents and encouraged and included everyone who was willing to have a go.
 They shared with me how uplifting,and relaxing they found  the activity. It was a real buzz to hear one lady tell me how surprised she is to discover her talent and imagination at this age."Just goes to show you're never too old to learn something new". "Glorious Spring" now proudly hangs in the main dining room to be admired by family and friends."

 

 

HAPPY PLACE

It's not "just" moving paint around on canvas....it's the process of creating that takes us away to our "Happy Place"......magic happens as Libby starts another painting.
Jules signs her beautiful vase of flowers....I love the depth and energy here.
It has been a privilege to teach Art for over ten years now and watch hundreds of paintings emerge from a spark of inspiration.

ART EXHIBITION: Origins

What a great opportunity to exhibit with my  Art Therapy friend Claudia Richardson at Long Point Vineyard.www.longpointvineyard.com.au/ On now from 1st December - 31st January....see page 25 in December Focus Magasine.http://focusmag.com.au/pmq/tag/port-macquarie‎

COASTAL LIVING

Inspired by my love for the ocean I painted this large triptych "Courting" where the natural elements of coastal living are combined to create "Calm".

The square painting "Beyond" took me a million miles away from civilisation.

Now available at Sunset Gallery, Port Macquarie.

 WAITING

Many years ago while working as a textile designer I was in Japan and found myself impatiently waiting for appointments in the corporate world. When a kind Japanese gentleman taught me the "Art of Waiting"...he pointed out the beautiful paintings on the walls and talked to me about"Zen" and "being still and really looking." Ever since I'm delighted to see paintings while waiting. Now I'm very pleased  my paintings are hanging in Pdd Chartered Accountants to make the "waiting experience" more pleasant.

I love being an Artist and creating good energy everywhere I can.
If you know of a waiting space crying out for Love...my paintings are available for hire or for Sale.

Love
Yvonne