Hi everyone!
I couldn’t believe five whole years have gone by since I started this blog.
Forgive my absence.
Lately I have been having computer issues and couldn’t keep you updated with my work, the exhibition, my photography…
But I promise to start posting again as soon as it’s all fixed.
Only then will I feel entitled to fully celebrate this milestone 🙂
Best of luck to all my faithful followers and visitors and best wishes for a safe and warm winter!
I am delighted to announce to all my faithful followers and visitors of the WordPress community the opening of my solo exhibition in Leiden Netherlands at the gallery Zône. Nieuwestraat 17b.
Come along with family and friends and discover my works for the first time, the entrance is free and there will be beverages and snacks for the occasion.
The opening will be on the 2nd of July from 2pm to 4pm and the paintings will be exposed during the whole month of July.
Leiden is a charming Dutch touristic city that you can put on your list for this summer.
To quote the first two paragraphs of Wikipedia…
Leiden (/ˈlaɪdən/; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛi̯.də(n)] (About this sound listen); in English and archaic Dutch also Leyden) is a city and municipality in the Dutch province of South Holland. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 122,915, but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 206,647 inhabitants. The Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) further includes Katwijk in the agglomeration which makes the total population of the Leiden urban agglomeration 270,879, and in the larger Leiden urban area also Teylingen, Noordwijk, and Noordwijkerhout are included with in total 348,868 inhabitants. Leiden is located on the Oude Rijn, at a distance of some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from The Hague to its south and some 40 km (25 mi) from Amsterdam to its north. The recreational area of the Kaag Lakes (Kagerplassen) lies just to the northeast of Leiden.
A university city since 1575, Leiden houses Leiden University, the oldest university of the Netherlands, and Leiden University Medical Center. Leiden is a city with a rich cultural heritage, not only in science, but also in the arts. One of the world’s most famous painters, Rembrandt, was born and educated in Leiden. Other famous Leiden painters include Lucas van Leyden, Jan van Goyen and Jan van Steen. The city has been one of Europe’s most prominent scientific centres for more than four centuries. Modern scientific medical research and teaching started in the early 18th century in Leiden with Boerhaave. Many important scientific discoveries have been made here, giving rise to Leiden’s motto: ‘City of Discoveries’.
Leiden University is one of Europe’s top universities, it boasts thirteen Nobel Prize winners, it is a member of the League of European Research Universities and positioned highly in all international academic rankings. It is twinned with Oxford, the location of the United Kingdom’s oldest university. Leiden University and Leiden University of Applied Sciences (Leidse Hogeschool) together have around 35,000 students. Leiden is a typical university city, university buildings are scattered throughout the city and the many students from all over the world give the city a bustling, vivid and international atmosphere.
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Sunset after storm
An ongoing process, that is until now.
One of the biggest project I ever was busy with, split in to four canvases.
It is longer than a comfortable three seater couch.
Will post it again later once it has found its niche.
A sunset I experienced a while back when least expected.
The day was stormy and rainy from the word go.
When it approached to its end, I had given up on any flamboyant ending but it took me by surprise,
the sky cleared a tiny space up, the sun ripped it further open and boasted a most spectacular as short,
entrance and exit I can ever remember.
Which shows that things can turn for the better at any moment…
Not always does it go with logic.
I would like to take this opportunity to announce the grand opening of my Etsy shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifePaintings2015?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Your visits would be very much appreciated.
Let the word go round our amazing community.
For the past few months things have been quite hectic & (even though I have mentioned it before)
I have much less time to go to my reader.
My apologies for that with the promise to try my best, to go there every so often…
Wishing all of you a perfect gratifying week!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifePaintings2015?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Sunset after storm
close up
This is (most probably) the last of the four Bonfires in this collection.
I went bigger with this canvas (twenty centimeters taller than the previous one).
What I like with painting is that each project of the same theme is unique in its own right.
I never let go of my paintings until I am so complete & happy with it they become my babies 😉
How do you compare them & which one is your favorite?
You can check it here…
https://oawritingspoemspaintings.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/my-bomb-fire-painting-from-sketch-to-canvas-still-growing/
I believe we all thrive on feedback so feel free to comment!
Please don’t forget to check…
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wishing you all a very good summer 🙂 This is,
Delicate blue added to the Zen flower collection.
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Including close ups of brush strokes & tones
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Closer…
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And the last one
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Rain & sunset glory on sea- Zen sea collection 2015 ©copyright2015owpp
Sea in all seasons is my passion which makes this creative moment one of delight & inspiration.
Check under the category poetry for poems on the subject…
The “Zen collection” which I’ll go on posting as often as possible in between work,is going strong & thriving. It’s expanding into a few sections, one is The flower Zen collection, The sea Zen collection & The abstract Zen collection.
Included are close ups of brush strokes in Monet’s spirit, texture & tones.
You’ll find from time to time, his influence in my paintings.
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P.s Thanks for the continuous & generous flow of comments likes & new followers despite my frequent absences due to my intensive work on painting projects.
You have my sincere gratitude!
Best wishes for a relaxing sunny weekend 🙂
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The date tree. Le dattier.
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Le dattier/The date tree is the continuation of a peaceful soothing colorful collection…
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Close up…
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This painting, an abstract flower was ordered for a girl’s bedroom with grey as basic colour, so I adapted to the atmosphere of the room.
Thanks for all the likes on my previous “Zen paintings” post 🙂
P.s
Wanted to introduce you to my new Facebook page: Life Paintings
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Zen collection 4
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A month has gone by since my last post! I have not seen the time pass. My apologies for not keeping up as much as I’d like to with liking & commenting.
I am intensely focusing on painting… My Zen collection is coming along nicely. I’ll post a few of them here & go on doing so as soon as more come out.
I am busy with a Mother-newborn Theme too, The-journey-of-life Theme & a few other abstract works & as soon as the last details will be finished I’ll share them with you!
Wishing all my faithful followers a wonderful week & a very Zen summer 🙂
P.s
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You can visit my online gallery of paintings & photography at… life_paintings on Instagram
Thank you!
Zen collection 3
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Close up…
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Zen collection 2
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Zen collection 5
Made for a girl’s bedroom
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Close up
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Details of texture & hue.
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3D art fun
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This was made for a child’s bedroom where colour, consistency, lightness & fun primes.
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My excuses for making myself so rare on WordPress for the “reader” as much as for the posts, I have just been sick with flue twice, painted nearly full time (will keep you updated once they are completed, for the moment I’m filing their progress for you) & have been very hectic in between too.
As soon as things boil down to a “simmering” routine I hope to be able to get back to things as before.
Yellow in the clutches of grey 🙂
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A painting where consistency primes!
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A step back…
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And…always consistency 🙂
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