Journal Page Experiments

Journal Page Experiments
 

As an artist I sometimes find that “one” thing is not always enough. Enough, to express what I think, feel and want to say.

One thing could be writing some thoughts in a diary. Another one thing could be to draw or paint a picture. But if you combine these “one” things, you are bound to end up with the right thing. It is still debatable if the right thing should be called journaling. It intrigues me and I have now started a process to find out.

I hope you enjoy this journey with me.

All artwork made by myself. Paper, acrylic paint and Indian Ink.

 

 

 

IMAGINE: Everyone can draw

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." -Pablo Picasso

 

IMAGINE: Everyone can draw. Everyone is an artist.

 

 

Drawings below by my then 10 year old son.

 

FREE Art Group Bucklands Beach (Auckland - New Zealand)

I would like to start an art group on either a Tuesday or Thursday evening from 7 - 9pm.

Depending on interest it will be an adults only group or could include children 12 and older.

Bring your own project you need help with (or inspiration for), or a blank canvas and we will work on new ideas.

You can paint or draw.

Cost: FREE. 

Venue: Bucklands Beach Auckland.

e-mail me if you are interested at info@theartworkshop.co.nz 

or txt 021 581 422



Writing Poems

Creative Poem Writing 

It was a rainy old day in Auckland and my very talented and artistic 11 year old son said "what can we do mum?"

Not long before this, I read an article on the Susannah Conway blog that gave inspiration for writing poems by cutting random words from magazines.

Not really being in the mood for painting or drawing, we decided this will be a good challenge and started cutting out random words from magazines at hand. We could not find nice full page pictures to use as background for the poems. 

I remembered that I made some paintings with leftover paint a while ago (to be used as background for another collage painting or doodles). They ended up being the perfect background.  

The creativity started in all earnest.

Below you will find a collection of the poems we wrote.



Written by Sane-Mari





Written by Sane-Mari





Written by Sane-Mari




Written by Alexander




Written by Alexander





Written by Alexander



Art & Creativity Classes FREE Workshop!

8 February 2014 at 2 - 4pm.

Give it a go!

Children age 10 - 12 (or year 6 - year 8)

Call or e-mail me today - Limited Space!

021 581 422 or info@theartworkshop.co.nz

Workshop will take place at 2/87 Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.

My name is Sane-Mari and I am a graduate of The Learning Connexion, New Zealand's biggest Art School, where I obtained a Diploma in Art & Creativity (Honours). Since 2008 I have participated in various group exhibitions in Tauranga, Wellington and Auckland, a solo exhibition in St Heliers Community Library in 2010 and a solo exhibition at The Depot - Devonport,in 2012. I have delivered Art Workshops to groups of children to explore some of "The Masters" as well as individual art lessons to develop creativity.

It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain.

·Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation.

·Participating in art activities helps children to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others' ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.

On 8 Feb 2014 I will hold a FREE Workshop from 2 - 4pm.

Give it a go!

Children Age 10 - 12 (or year 6 - year 8).

Call or e-mail me today as there is limited space.

On 15 February Term 1 Art & Creativity lesson start at 2pm until 4pm.

Drawing: $25 per lesson

Painting: $25 per lesson plus $50 for material per term.

If you enrol and pay ($225) in advance for Term 1, you will receive:

•  a FREE art pack worth $50, which includes a drawing book, pencils, a canvas, paint and brushes.
•  a custom made book, recording your child's journey of creative discovery
• Exhibition of students work at the end of the term. 

Planning your portfolio

When starting out to make your Art Portfolio, you might find that you don’t know where to start and what to do first. The best way to get around this “block” is to plan your Art Portfolio as a project.

Below is a way that I use to get around this artist block. This is also the first step in designing your project.

It is easy to let your thoughts go and make a mindmap.  As you go along the process you will find amazing ideas/images appear in your mind that you can translate into artwork.

Try this and let me know if it works for you.




This is my mindmap that I created when I wanted to do landscape themed artwork.

 Read more about this method in my e-book about Creating a Winning Art Portfolio that will be available for download later this year.

Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.









Creating a Winning Art Portfolio (e-book)

Hello everyone, my name is Sane-Mari Botha and I am the founder of THE ART WORKSHOP.  I have started on the journey of writing an e-book about Creating a Winning Art Portfolio. I am enjoying the process and have a lot to share with you. At this stage I have decided to do all the writing first and then start with the art work that will serve as examples and instructions. Being an artist, I can't wait to start creating. Below you can read an extract from the first page. 

" I am a graduate of The Learning Connexion, New Zealand’s biggest Art School, where I obtained a Diploma in Art & Creativity (Honours) in 2011.

I have participated in various group exhibitions in Tauranga, Wellington and Auckland. I have had two solo exhibitions, most recent at The Depot in Devonport.  I have delivered Art Workshops to groups of children to explore some of “The Masters” as well as private art lessons to develop creativity.

I believe that inherently everyone is creative. This creativity is unfortunately taken away from us by the development of inhibitions at around 8 years old and when we start to question whether our art is “good” enough. I have a passion for rekindling this creativity in children and adults alike, as I am fortunate enough to have rediscovered my creativity. I love sharing this amazing experience through workshops, art classes and my blog.

When creating my own work, (mostly painting), I take inspiration and ideas from naturally occurring shapes and phenomena in nature. I believe there is more to everything than just the exterior and that compels me to move away from painting popular or regular subjects, but rather my interpretation of  line, colour, texture, space and form.

When I  enrolled at The Learning Connexion (TLC) I had to supply a portfolio to accompany my application. At that stage I had a collection of work to present, but I had to really think and work hard to put this all together into a portfolio that made sense and that would be good enough to get accepted for the course.  

My aim with this e-book is to show that it is easy to create a fantastic winning art portfolio if you are willing to think creatively and work hard. The e-book series will give you guidelines, information and examples, whether you want to make a portfolio for application at an art school or just as a personal record of your art. 

All artwork used in this e-book have been created whilst writing and will be published as my personal art portfolio."

 

“Being an artist is a way of being. It’s not just what you produce”

FRIEDENSREICH  HUNDERTWASSER