Volcanic Wonderland – Mud Pools

I have been fascinated by the movement and the patterns at the volcanic mud pools at Waiotapo (near Rotorua New Zealand).

The mud is boiling hot and randomly blobs up. I tried to catch the essence of the movement and the subsequent pattern with a series of photos. The photos below are in no particular order. Taken with a Panasonic DMC-TZ7 Lumix.

 

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.