Education & Growth
Over the summer I worked on exploring and experimenting with composition and colour, sharing very little with others and trying to ride the ‘production wave’ to the max. Now that winter is around the corner I’ve slowed down and took this as an opportunity to reflect. I’ve finished over 20 new paintings, which look like an entirely new body of work. Most of it is abstract and is quite different to what I used to do a year ago.
Read MoreAfter years of painting I can confidently attest to the fact that producing art is a lot like being an athlete. It requires dedication, thorough technique, discipline and experimentation. Although its hard to say which component is more important, the experimenting part is definitely vital if you want to keep on growing.
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The last year has been a lot about new beginnings. I’ve started teaching full time in September and I must admit that painting was pushed to the background a little. Although I’m constantly searching for new inspiration and ideas to channel into my work it has been quite challenging to keep both of my occupations equally productive.
Read MoreIt’s been some times since I intended to share some insight into how I create my studio paintings, my monotype pieces. Explanations into what is a monotype and why I spend my time on this are part of this post.
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I’ve had this post on hold for sometime. Just want to share with you some insight on the benefit of painting outdoors or as the french call it "en plain air".
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It is not everyday you get to visit a country like Abkhazia. At first glance this place looks like it has been frozen in time and has no interest in what’s going on in the world around it but then you just have to look closer. This holiday season me and my friend had a chance to visit a place that wasn't touched yet by globalization.
Read MoreEven if you don't plan to become an artist, a little sketching wont hurt. Just as you go to the gym to keep in shape, drawing is your mental gym.
Read MoreArt supply stores can be overwhelming and scary places. You end up buying things you don't really need and spending a fortune without noticing. Instead of showering you with endless options I decided to share my little 7 secret essentials I use on a daily basis to paint in oils. In my bag:
Read MoreIf you are into cozy, beautiful interiors then this blog post will be interesting to you. I use to work small, and I still do somethings but when it comes to hanging artwork on walls a small size painting can simply get swallowed by your room and with it the money you have spent on it.
Read MoreAs a visual person as soon as I walk into a living space I can’t help but to notice the Art on the walls or the absence of it...and of course I start analysing the look and feel of everything around me rearranging and pulling it apart in my mind. You probably wonder what difference does all of it makes? and who cares really? but its not exactly so...whether consciously or not..we all do care.
Read MoreI’ve had this post on hold for a while now because I’ve been having hard time wrapping my head around the direction my art has evolved in the past three months. For an artist who spent years deciphering the “how too" secrets of classical realism, to diverge into a more experimental and spontaneous direction was a big surprise, first of all for myself!
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