Paris is always a good Idea!

So, it happened!!! My very first Art Exhibition ever! And the cherry on top was that it took place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, my beloved Paris!! The centre of art, architecture and beauty.

Firstly, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I would just like to thank everybody who showed up to see my first exhibition this decade. So many kind words and well wishes. I was totally overwhelmed... read more here.

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An Accidental Artist

I still need to pinch myself sometimes when someone asks me what I do, and I say that I am an Artist. A real one. I am amazed on a daily basis when I realize how lucky I am to finally be doing my art full time. After an almost 20 years hiatus from art (after being a graphic designer), I could not deny this urge to express myself through my art anymore, so I left the business world by taking a very risky leap of faith, and here I am. Sitting at a café in Paris, doing my art. Amazing. Read more here.

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Unequivocally Yes

A while ago I was interviewed on a radio station, and one of the questions they asked me, was: "What is the role of Art in a time like this, and is it important? (referring to the Covid19 Lockdown.) 

Without hesitation I answered: "Yes, absolutely!" Art is of cardinal importance in a time like this! We are being bombarded with so many negative things, and art is that one little ray of hope that shines through, but also questions you in a way that you are forced to do introspection.

Take me to Church

What an incredible experience to watch master print-maker Collin Cole at work during my recent Intaglio Printmaking Course at the Blue Door Print Studio.
First of all, I have never seen a more beautiful studio in my life! I mean, how cool is it to have a 1904 pink church building with a blue door for a printing studio? It is also the cleanest printing shop I have ever .... Read more here.

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Lapine's Paris Adventures

I have always loved the intricate art of folding origami, especially rabbits. The folding process forces me to be still, focus intensely and be completely in the moment. I find it both soothing and therapeutic.

During my stay in Paris I was struck once again by the beauty, complexity and secrets of Paris, much as is reflective of our own lives. I would like to share with you my vision, albeit only rough sketches at the moment,  of what I’m hoping to become two new series of artworks, flowing out of these ideas: Read more here.

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Come Fly away with Me

I have always loved the art of sculpting, but wasn’t sure how or if I wanted to seriously pursue it. I was particularly contemplating the idea with more curiosity after finishing my “Why don’t Pigs Fly” series, because I thought they would make the most adorable bronze sculptures! The one thing that held me back is that I didn’t have any knowledge exposure to help me kick-start this journey. While in France earlier this year though, I met an incredible ....Read more here.

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Reflections of Paris

I continuously draw energy and inspiration from my surroundings, so with all the rain in Paris over the past few months, the water puddle reflections of Parisian landmarks, trees and people intrigued me to such an extent, that I could not stop trying to see what I could discover in these ever changing puddle reflections...... Read more here.

(I am running a new blog from my own artist website, and would still love for you to read my blogs. So pardon the link on this blog, but I will keep on publishing everything on both blogs. 

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