I have no perspective I am unstructured and unsymmetrical !!!

Well at least I am trying to be....

My favorite artists (like the previously mentioned in another post) Suzi Blu and Susanna Tavares create amazing works of art that are so free and seemly unstructured and unsymmetrical. It gives their work a childlike feel, loose and surreal with figures as tall as houses and  body parts in awkward positions and yet on closer inspection the pieces take on a sophistication all of their own. 

I am trying to learn this loose freeness in my drawing and painting. I find it very difficult to embark on a painting with out first sketching it out in great detail erasing and redoing sections multiple times getting it just right.  I have never been good at perspective and my analytical mind screams for symmetry. 

I have been trying out some sketches trying to break down the need for symmetry that holds me hostage and just drawing without thinking, here are some examples....

Une petite Sirène - the finished article!

I was so pleased with how she turned out, I will definitely be doing more of these. 

Another day - Another painting!

Who else finds it so hard to let go and be free when it comes to unleashing the creativity? 

I find myself conflicted by the urge for symmetry in everything I do. 

I'm working on breaking those bonds and freeing my creative spirit 😊

Here is today's offering....

Acrylic on Acrylpapier, hand cut stencils from cereal box card and old x-rays! 

21 x 29cm

Getting back into painting - big time!

Hello all,

It's been aaaaages since I last posted and so much has changed in my life since then - for the better!
I have seriously gotten back into painting and so full of ideas and creativity. I feel so stressfree and calm.
Awhile ago I had the good foresight to purchase Suzi Blu's book - "Mixed media girls" and I am so glad I did - a whole new world was opened up to me.

Suzi Blu is a quirky whimsical artist that combines alsorts of mixed media techniques such as collage and encaustic wax. She's crazy and funny and also very cool.
The book comes with a DVD with some video crash courses in her techniques. (That's what the big blue spot is on the cover)
I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn how to draw cute little doll like girls.
I bought mine from Amazon because she couldn't deliver to my little island - but for those who live in the more accessible parts of the world it is best to buy it directly from her at www.suzibluart.com

So here are some pics of what I have been working on lately....

"Pti Fiy" 20 x 20cm (Seychelles Creole translated - "little girl")

Marriette 20 x 20 cm

Une Petite Sirène (a little mermaid) she's still in progress...

Okay I apologize right now for the following empty squares! No matter what I do I cannot get rid of them. :-( arrrrrrrrrr  I have downloaded the Blogger app onto my iPad and am attempting to blog from here from now on - I know it's gonna drive me crazy! Where is the undo arrow??? Ha ha bear with me for future posts....

Mariette 20 x 20cm

Une Petite Sirène

Michelle Mischkulnig - Amazing Artist

Today I'm Loving...Michelle Mischkulnig !

I love art - but most of all I love textile art or fibre art. Amazing works made of textiles that are manipulated and collaged and sewn into fabulous eye candy.

My history with textiles stems from the age of 4 years old when my parents gave me a sewing machine for my birthday. It was a singer hand cranked one (no electricity) with a bobbin case that looked like a spaceship. I loved that machine and created all sorts of exotic creations on it.

But enough about me for now - I want to introduce you to the amazing works of Michelle Mischulnig. She is an Australian textile artist who - like me was introduced to sewing by her Mother and Grandmother. If I ever have a daughter (or a son) I am definitely going to pass on this wonderful gift.

When I grow up I wanna be a textile artist just like Michelle Mischkulnig!



By Michelle Mischkulnig

 

Here is a little bit from her website;

...I hand paint my silks, I collect threads, cords, paper, fabric and find objects — a  bit like a bower bird (only my collection is a kaleidoscope of colour). I build up layers of colour and texture, tearing, cutting, twisting and fraying. I love the way silk absorbs and reflects colour. Each textile piece evolves as I am making it. I never know what will inspire me to go in a new direction, try some new ingredient and push myself to experiment with something new. Creating is always exciting, like reading an embracing book, when you can’t wait to turn the next page and the next and the next...

 

By Michelle Mischkulnig

Wonderful colour and texture.....

By Michelle Mischkulnig

 

By Michelle Mischkulnig

I would suggest to take a look at her Facebook page as there are more photos and posts are up to date.

Check out her website here:  www.chelletextiles.com.au
And find her on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/Chelle.Textiles

Hanging in there...

I am persevering and trying to get the hang of this blogging thing! But in the meantime as I did mention a couple of days ago that my next post would be a little bit about me I thought I would give you a little sneak peak at some of my work.

'Kakatoi' (The local name for Parrot Fish)

Kakatoi (pronounced "kak - car - twar") is made up of every conceivable fabric and textile embellishment techniques. It is made mostly of recycled materials including buttons, beads and zips. I have appliqued, embroidered, stuffed and quilted my heart out! I love how the orange live coral on the left handside turned out - can you tell what its made of?

It has been a while since have completed any art work of this size. From 2010 to mid 2013 I was a fulltime artist, painting and producing textile/fibre art pieces such as the 2D sculpture above. But since then I have a fulltime job that doesn't leave much time for arty-ness on this scale.

In my spare time I still try to indulge in my passion for art, I love all things textiles, I love sewing and beading and everything in between. And lately I have caught the "art doll" bug! And that is definitely on my list of next must do's.

 So for a bit more of a taste of what my blog is going to feature, you can view more of my art on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/lionfish.seychelles or  follow this link to my Flickr page https://www.flickr.com/photos/lionfishseychelles/