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Powerful women with a story, a history, a journey, are at the core of my new series of paintings … ‘I AM’ – Two of the most powerful words because what you put after them shapes your reality. Bevan Lee These two very small, powerful words resonated with me. Usually the negative brain kicks in and words like ‘not enough’ or ‘unloved’ steal the limelight. But what if I filled that little gap with words like ‘beautiful’ or ‘complete’ or even ‘goddess’? Step aside negative mind and let the positive mind through. It was...
I absolutely love working with encaustic and cold wax when creating my abstract paintings as they both have different ways of finding texture and movement within the media. Each layer of the encaustic media is fused using a heat dryer (or iron) which creates some awesome effects and then I add a little gold leaf powder or gold leaf for some extra lushness. I usually work with around 7 layers – making the finished painting undeniably very tactile indeed. Cold wax is worked into the painting without heat but can also create some wonderful layered finishes. I make my own encaustic wax...
The magnificent oceans cover over 70% of our planet earth’s surface and control our daily weather systems. Full of energy and mystery, from the gentle rolling of the waves to the to the power of the tsunami, filled with tropical corals, unusual sea creatures and deep mysteries. Do you ever wonder what is out there, deep in the dark underwater worlds, surviving the cold and hiding from the weather? I love watching the sea and taking its energy within, but respect the power it has to change dramatically when nature dictates. The source of inspiration it contains for an artist is...
The most challenging aspect to creating an abstract painting is finding the inspiration to create an original and inspired work of art, after all without inspiration an artist has nothing. Painting in the abstract genre can be particularly challenging because to create an abstract piece, in either a 2D or 3D form, challenges my creative thinking the most. By definition abstract art does not depict a person, place or thing in the natural world, even in an extremely distorted or exaggerated way. The subject of the work is based on what you see or feel using colour, shapes, brushstrokes,...
The Spanish Landscape is continually changing. Whether it be the magnificent sunlight influencing the colours or the seasons as they change so dramatically, every day can bring a new and wonderful challenge to the artist. This gallery of abstract and semi abstract landscape paintings have been painted during the different seasons usually ‘en plein air’ or from studies which I then work on back in the studio on to large canvases. Pintura Rapida Landscape Alcaudete Secret creatures and cycle tracks – Mixed Media on paper Old Spanish Olive Tree – oil on canvas...
The inspiration for this gallery of paintings came through a deep and profound visual experience I had receiving a Reiki healing session. Dynamic colours and shapes filled my mind as these exciting visions fuelled my creativity and the images just came flooding out of me and onto the paper. They are painted mainly in watercolour or oil paints and now hang as a collection of works at the Longhill Wellness Centre, Ascot, Berkshire, UK http://www.yogaandreiki.co.uk/yoga-berkshire/# Enlightenment 1 – a spiritual awakening Enlightenment 2 Contemplation Karma 1 – cause and effect...
Art is a therapy in itself and I believe that the artistic and creative processes are crucial to our holistic well being. Intuitive Art, sometimes called Intuitive Process Painting, is a very powerful spiritual and creative practice and will help you to transform your connection to your third eye or intuition, making it stronger. By clearing the mind and painting without an ego you allow the piece to naturally emerge as the painting’s journey unfolds, changing with every layer. It is a very exciting way to paint – oh and the use of a paintbrush is kept to the absolute minimum...
A visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, inspired this collection of paintings. I was particularly drawn towards the Archways everywhere and the Majorelle Garden, bursting with cactus and colour – particularly the vibrant shade known as Majorelle Blue. In 1924 the French artist Jacques Majorelle constructed his largest art work, theMajorelle Garden and painted the garden walls, fountains, features and villa this very intense shade of blue, for which he trademarked the name Majorelle Blue. A very difficult colour to replicate. Moroccan Archway Moroccan Sunset – abstract watercolour on...
‘Without inspiration an artist has nothing, without this mushroom I am nothing.’ A mushroom grew outside my studio one day, it was large by normal fungi standards, and I set it aside for later observation. Overnight it released its spores and the mushroom then became my paintbrush. This short series of work was created with fungi spores, oil paints and glazes which created some very unique and interesting responses to this fascinating medium. I hope it grows again next year ! The mushrooms used in the creation of this series Magic Mushrooms 1 – with glazes Magic Mushrooms...
I AM …….
Posted by Steffi on Apr 22nd, 2019 |
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Powerful women with a story, a history, a journey, are at the core of my new series of paintings … ‘I AM’ – Two of the most powerful words because what you put after them shapes your reality. Bevan Lee These two very small, powerful words resonated with me. Usually the negative brain kicks in and words like ‘not enough’ or ‘unloved’ steal the limelight. But what if I filled that little gap with words like ‘beautiful’ or ‘complete’ or even ‘goddess’? Step aside negative mind and let the positive mind through. It was...
Encaustic Wax and Cold Wax Media paintings
Posted by Steffi on Mar 27th, 2018 |
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I absolutely love working with encaustic and cold wax when creating my abstract paintings as they both have different ways of finding texture and movement within the media. Each layer of the encaustic media is fused using a heat dryer (or iron) which creates some awesome effects and then I add a little gold leaf powder or gold leaf for some extra lushness. I usually work with around 7 layers – making the finished painting undeniably very tactile indeed. Cold wax is worked into the painting without heat but can also create some wonderful layered finishes. I make my own encaustic wax...
Contemporary Seascapes
Posted by Steffi on Jan 7th, 2015 |
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The magnificent oceans cover over 70% of our planet earth’s surface and control our daily weather systems. Full of energy and mystery, from the gentle rolling of the waves to the to the power of the tsunami, filled with tropical corals, unusual sea creatures and deep mysteries. Do you ever wonder what is out there, deep in the dark underwater worlds, surviving the cold and hiding from the weather? I love watching the sea and taking its energy within, but respect the power it has to change dramatically when nature dictates. The source of inspiration it contains for an artist is...
The Abstract
Posted by Steffi on Oct 7th, 2014 |
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The most challenging aspect to creating an abstract painting is finding the inspiration to create an original and inspired work of art, after all without inspiration an artist has nothing. Painting in the abstract genre can be particularly challenging because to create an abstract piece, in either a 2D or 3D form, challenges my creative thinking the most. By definition abstract art does not depict a person, place or thing in the natural world, even in an extremely distorted or exaggerated way. The subject of the work is based on what you see or feel using colour, shapes, brushstrokes,...
Spanish Landscapes
Posted by Steffi on Nov 15th, 2013 |
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The Spanish Landscape is continually changing. Whether it be the magnificent sunlight influencing the colours or the seasons as they change so dramatically, every day can bring a new and wonderful challenge to the artist. This gallery of abstract and semi abstract landscape paintings have been painted during the different seasons usually ‘en plein air’ or from studies which I then work on back in the studio on to large canvases. Pintura Rapida Landscape Alcaudete Secret creatures and cycle tracks – Mixed Media on paper Old Spanish Olive Tree – oil on canvas...
Spiritual Exploration
Posted by Steffi on Nov 11th, 2013 |
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The inspiration for this gallery of paintings came through a deep and profound visual experience I had receiving a Reiki healing session. Dynamic colours and shapes filled my mind as these exciting visions fuelled my creativity and the images just came flooding out of me and onto the paper. They are painted mainly in watercolour or oil paints and now hang as a collection of works at the Longhill Wellness Centre, Ascot, Berkshire, UK http://www.yogaandreiki.co.uk/yoga-berkshire/# Enlightenment 1 – a spiritual awakening Enlightenment 2 Contemplation Karma 1 – cause and effect...
Intuitive Art
Posted by Steffi on Nov 9th, 2013 |
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Art is a therapy in itself and I believe that the artistic and creative processes are crucial to our holistic well being. Intuitive Art, sometimes called Intuitive Process Painting, is a very powerful spiritual and creative practice and will help you to transform your connection to your third eye or intuition, making it stronger. By clearing the mind and painting without an ego you allow the piece to naturally emerge as the painting’s journey unfolds, changing with every layer. It is a very exciting way to paint – oh and the use of a paintbrush is kept to the absolute minimum...
Moroccan Series
Posted by Steffi on Nov 8th, 2013 |
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A visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, inspired this collection of paintings. I was particularly drawn towards the Archways everywhere and the Majorelle Garden, bursting with cactus and colour – particularly the vibrant shade known as Majorelle Blue. In 1924 the French artist Jacques Majorelle constructed his largest art work, theMajorelle Garden and painted the garden walls, fountains, features and villa this very intense shade of blue, for which he trademarked the name Majorelle Blue. A very difficult colour to replicate. Moroccan Archway Moroccan Sunset – abstract watercolour on...
Mushrooms
Posted by Steffi on Sep 15th, 2010 |
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‘Without inspiration an artist has nothing, without this mushroom I am nothing.’ A mushroom grew outside my studio one day, it was large by normal fungi standards, and I set it aside for later observation. Overnight it released its spores and the mushroom then became my paintbrush. This short series of work was created with fungi spores, oil paints and glazes which created some very unique and interesting responses to this fascinating medium. I hope it grows again next year ! The mushrooms used in the creation of this series Magic Mushrooms 1 – with glazes Magic Mushrooms...
