Friday, June 3, 2016

So much to catch up on!

Dear friends, over a month has passed and I have not posted. I've also not painted a whole lot - life has been busy with other things. Good things. Spring time. Great weather. Being outside. Friends visiting. A sudden need to read a lot and devouring several books. But still, art happened.
And I managed to record and edit a little video of me painting the horse. I hope you enjoy it. And I hope to do more of them in the future. 

And then I've been working on several bigger canvases that are going much slower. And the process is so different. I'm enjoying the color mixing and painting in a more painterly style.
And faces are coming up again. Mixed with the animals. We'll see where that goes... (These are both details of larger canvases.)

And remember this sweet guy? Well, he is going to be published in a art book on koalas in Australia. Of course, it'll be a little while before the book is actually available, but I'm excited already. A part of the proceeds will go to support the Australian Koala Foundation. I like that!
Do you remember when my blog was called "Metamorphosis?" It's still happening for me. I am becoming more and more of the "real" me as I shed old programming and fears, as I paint more and allow parts of me to shine that I've previously kept hidden. Much of that I have done to make life easier for me. Life is so much simpler when I pretend to be like everyone else. Truth is I am not like most people. I've always been different and I'm starting to be ok with that. They say that art heals - so very true! I'll definitely be writing more about this in the time to come.

But in the meantime, lots of love from my heart to yours!

Linking to the ever fabulous Paint Party Friday, where a whole lot of amazing art happens every week!

Silke

14 comments:

  1. Your paintings are wonderful, so full of life and colour, LOVE!! The video was most enjoyable, too, and as I had just made myself a cup of coffee it gave me a nice break! Have great weekend, Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Love your paintings, especially your vibrant animals. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work. Happy PPF

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  3. Gorgeous art Silke!! Love your use of so many colors. Thanks for sharing the video, and congrats on the success of your koala piece!!

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  4. Glad to hear the metamorphosis continues! And love that koala bear -- congrats on its inclusion in the fundraising book!

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  5. How delightful to watch you paint!!! I have greatly enjoyed watching you become More You!

    Lovelovelove,
    Deb

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  6. How wonderful that your koala will help the koalas in Australia!!
    Your art makes me happy! And I am glad that you are well and happy too!
    Thanks for sharing the video also. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend! xx

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  7. Ooh, first time I have been here. What a juicy post. Love your work, the horse is fabulous. You like color like I do, bold and brilliant. I love it.

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  8. Hello there again! Happy summer now, the spring is over, and more gorgeous days to follow :)

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  9. Very nicely done video! Terrific bright colors in your paintings! The koala may be my fave, such a sweet face. :)

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  10. You know how much I love your art and to watch you work is a joy. Have a very nice weekend.

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  11. Silke that was the most amazing video...love that you placed it under your painting too....so I could watch and refer to the painting...so interesting! Thank you for taking the time to make that and share it! Gorgeous work as always...this pony is slightly more whimsical too...I love him! Such happy news about the koala... and best of all is I am soooo happy to hear you are becoming more yourself. So important...because what you have to share with the world no one else has! Only you can be you! I raised my child to embrace her unique self by giving her a unique name. You have that and I'm glad you are honouring the you that you are meant to be....there is no one more youer than you as Dr. Suess would say! LOVE this post...well worth the wait! Thank you!

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. I really like your style and the colours! I am glad that you shared your art with us!

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  13. Loved watching the video:-) and as usual love your colourful paintings!

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