Last week I made a start on a new painting which I have continued to work on all week. It is one of series of ideas I am exploring. I have lost count of the number of times I have swung from thinking 'yes, it is going well' to 'No, it bloody well isn't' or words to that effect!.
Painting involves a sort of Alchemy. You take something elusive like an idea, retain it as fully as possible in your mind's eye, with all of its subtleties, passion, energy and colours, retain the feeling of every mark and brush stroke you want to make, then as if by magic, breathe it onto the canvas. Fresh, spontaneous, effortless.
Right now, painting is feeling like a wrestling match, and I am tempted to put my foot through the canvas. However, I've started so I'll finish. If I am not happy with it, I will take everything I have learn't and start again.
Have a good weekend.
hani
WORLD PEACE
May the followers of all religions and spiritual paths work together to create peace among all people on earth. Quote from www.reiki.org
Magical Night
Acrylic on canvas
Mandrill
Acrylic on canvas
Giraffe
pastel on paper
pink flower
pastel on paper
Bougainvillea, Olives and Lemons.
James Halliburton
Levi Roots
Rachel Elnaugh
Imran Hakim
Pomegranates in moonlight
24 x 24 Acrylic on canvas
Fig and walnut
24 x 24 Acrylic on canvas
About Me
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- Hani O'Keeffe
- My name is Hani O’Keeffe, I was born in Cyprus in 1956. I grew up in London but now live in Worcestershire with my Husband and two Children. Having decided at the age of five that I was going to be an Artist, I initially worked as a Freelance Illustrator, for clients in Publishing, Design and Advertising, but have now returned to painting. I work from my garden studio, near Malvern, on a variety of commissions and paintings for exhibitions. I paint in acrylic paint on canvas, in a free and expressive style, using pastels on paper to develop ideas first. Like every Artist, I have my own way of looking at the world around me, and work hard to develop the personal visual language that will help me express this as fluently and honestly as possible. Colour is very important to me, just like musical notes, it can connect with and heighten our emotions. If you would like to commission a painting of your choice or buy one of my original paintings or prints, you can contact me at email. haniokeeffe@ymail.com
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