Beholding Value -- The American abstract painter Agnes Martin once said, “The value of art is in the observer.” As we know, art has no singular, objective meaning and thus,…
Finding inspiration can happen just about anytime, anywhere. The nature of inspiration and finding inspiration in nature, for me, go hand in hand. Nature is incredibly inspiring! From the tiniest drop…
“Painting is the perfect way to learn about life, because the act of painting demands questions.”, says Robert Zandvliet. Learning through painting is an infinitive opportunity to explore potential, providing…
The legendary artist Pablo Picasso once said, “I don’t say everything, but I paint everything.” What we see, what we don’t. What we say and what we don’t. What we…
The Mystery of Calculating Colour -- Intuition and Instinct are probably the most sacred parts of creating. Maybe one moment speaks to us in a different way than another one…
The Palette of Thought -- When we, as artists think, ponder, process, and execute our work, are there thoughts that ignite something inside us to have that intensity and drive…
As creators, I feel it is important for us to map the responses for our creations. What we perceive as response, in anticipation might of course turn tables on us…
As artists, tracing down the origin(s) of a creation could often become a tentative measure to reflect on our own creative process; sometimes only to find that there isn’t a…
The direct sense of engagement that a painting offers is unmatched to a painter. Capturing a moment whether it be in reality, from the painter’s imagination or partly both, the…
The relationship between Creator and Creation - An endless exchange - Every creation has an exchange of its own with the Creator - taking place across multiple levels, tangible and…