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Bec's Backyard Art Studio

3/4/2017

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Hello, I wanted to update you on the new studio. Progress has been slow but as one of my tribe members commented, "Rome wasn't built in a day". Now, this little backyard studio is not even close to being a Rome, however, it is taking it's slow old pace. Our DIY endeavors proved tricky (ok, useless and impossible) so we had to call in for some help. By the end of this week, I am hoping the gyprock and floor will be finished and ready for painting. My desire to have the studio up and running for workshops during the holidays is not going to be a reality, thank you for your understanding. I you would like to be updated when workshops and classes resume, please fill out the form below. You can also see lots of art and studio updates over on Instagram!
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Just A Reminder

6/2/2017

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New Creative Space

24/1/2017

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Welcome to 2017. I am excited to let you know that we have been creating an art studio in our backyard. It has been a labour of love, we had the pre-fab cabin put in by builders and we are now slowly pulling it together with insulation, plasterboarding and painting.  My dream is not only to have this as a working/painting studio but a safe and creative space I can share with you all. I'm am looking forward to hosting art workshops and creative nights and hope you can join me. I hope you all enjoyed your festive season, I had a wonderful workshop with Mums and Sons before Christmas where we created fabulous Christmas baubles. The conversation and creativeness of the boys were infectious and vibrant. It was a pleasure to have those that came. Thank you for supporting my endeavour in spreading the belief in creativity for all! 
If you would like to see more progress shots of the studio please join me over on Instagram and if you want to join my creative tribe and receive updates on workshops and classes sign up here! For those of you who are interested the studio is painted in Dulux Weathersheild Semi-Gloss - (straight) Black and 1/2 Lexicon (white).

Have a great start to the school year and I look forward to sharing more updates soon.
Big Love
Bec 
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Changing The Perspective On Balance

21/11/2016

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I haven't written here for a while. I love writing, it is another creative process which I enjoy immensely. However it takes a back seat to artist, mothering, wifing (I don't think that is a word) and casual Education Support Assistant. Therefore, I have been contemplating balance. I think all the parts of me are working well together but not necessarily "balanced". I have been painting a lot of late as I have been teaching a fabulous group of people, we have been on a journey of listening to our inner voice. I have had the oppurtunity to teach, inspire and encourage. However it meant, not a lot of writing was done and I may have forgotten to feed the kids a couple of times. I believe when we try to aspire to  a "balanced" life, it puts a lot of pressure on us, the frustration when we can't find the balance and the irritation, like an itch under the skin when we know it just isn't going to happen or we can't make it work. But what if we took all our "parts" and practised "balance-ing"? To weigh and consider, to be steady in our endeavours and to evaluate? All these wonderful attributes can be used not only in everyday life but also when we are being creative. I think I will keep this in mind when I start my next painting, because I'm sure if I listened to my inner wisdom these attributes would bubble to the surface and make the process so much more enjoyable.
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Parts Of The Process

4/8/2016

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The joy I get from being creative is not the end result or what the painting becomes. It is truly the journey. From the very beginning when I buy the canvas to the moment where I add the finishing brush stroke. The path is filled with a roller coaster of experiences. Self doubt, play, joy, love, hate and self enquiry. Then it comes to signing the art work, varnishing it and getting it sorted for hanging, these acts are not the fun part part of the precedent mystic journey. They feel like house keeping duties, important but a bit of a chore.

The next step is what to do with the art work? This is interesting as I never originally set out to sell my paintings. I was approached by a friend who wanted to buy one of my first big art works , thus the beginning of the next stage of my creative journey. I paint from a very emotionally driven inner voice, therefore it is sometimes hard to part with these creations. I hang them for as long as possible in my home until my inner wisdom informs me it is time for someone else to find joy in them (this is why I do not have a physical portfolio of work).

I have a wonderful organic, mutually lovely relationship with a beautiful shop in Glenbrook called Late September. This is part of the creative journey that does NOT feel like a chore, one of my favourite things to do is drive up the mountain with my paintings in the back to deliver to Sam, this week I took up "Open Wings" (which you can read about here) and Kamala (which you can read about here). Late September is such a big supporter of my work and I am so grateful that I have the opportunity (made possible by Sam) to share my work with more people. A painting can sit for a long time waiting for the right person to find it and she is very patient with this process. So thank you, Sam. I love our coffee and painting catch ups! 
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Open Wings

2/8/2016

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As many of you know, one of my favourite things to create are wings. They represent so many different things to me. I was inspired to make these after visiting  Bella Boheme, I left with 3 sheets of the most amazing paper (it was a gift from the beautiful Emma, who owns the store). I knew they would make the perfect set of feathers. They are called "Open Wings". 
No bird can fly
without opening its wings,
and no one can love
without exposing their heart.

Mark Nepo
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Garden Painting Workshop

19/7/2016

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I spend a lot of time working through programs for my creative workshops. It is important for me that students
  1. Learn a new technique
  2. Feel success
  3. Produce an individual art piece (that doesn't look like everyone else's
  4. Relax and find enjoyment in the process.
This holidays I introduced a new class "Garden Painting With Impasto". It was a multi layered painintg that was involved, however very creative and fun. All the students produced gorgeous works, while maintaining their individual personality. Take a look.
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New Tribe Member - Kamala

9/6/2016

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My new painting is finished and I am so happy to have her hanging on my wall, I know I will enjoy her while I can as they are never meant to be mine for long. She is the latest of my "Tribe Ladies" and is called Kamala (Lotus). The Lotus is a flower that grows in muddy water in streams and ponds. It blossoms into a beautiful flower in spite of these murky origins. The Lotus symbolises the possibility in all of us that we too can overcome adversity and obstacles to flourish. I have taken my time to nurture her and she has evolved over 10 months to complete. She is 120cm x 90 cm, artist quality acrylic on canvas. Please email if you have any enquiries. 
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Vierges Noires

1/6/2016

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(Vierges Noires, otherwise know as "Black Virgin" is something I have recently taken an interest in. My latest "Tribe Member" painting is nearly finished (blog post with photos to come soon) and my sister commented to me that her dark face reminded her of these Religious symbolic icons. I love and adore icon paintings, I was lucky enough to do a workshop years ago where I got to create one (the bottom image) and the ancient process fascinates me. I decided to do some reading on the "Black Virgins" as I slowly and gently finish my latest lady, who is sporting a dark mysterious face.

The Black Madonna is generally found in Catholic and Orthodox countries and are mainly of medieval origin ( 12th - 15th centuries). There are over 180 Black Madonnas in France and the images can be put into three categories: (1) dark brown or black Madonnas with skin pigmentation matching that of the indigenous population; (2) various art forms that have turned black as a result of physical factors such as deterioration of pigments, accumulated smoke from the use of votive candles, and accumulation of grime over the ages, and (3) no ready explanation. I am especially taken with Theotokos (Greek title for Mary), one of three surviving icons in Turkey. I love being inspired but I also love that my painting has inspired me to learn more about these beautiful Vierges Noires.
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Chasing Waterfalls

11/4/2016

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We had an adventure down to the South Coast last year and fell in love with new parts of Australia that we had yet to  discover. My children got to explore their first waterfall and the rugged beauty of some of our National Parks. When we came back I was so inspired by our experience that I painted my interpretation of palms, waterfalls and coastal bush. So in 2016 we have decide to "Chase Waterfalls".......let the adventure begin!  

Chasing Waterfalls is acrylic on canvas 120cm x 120cm and can be found at the beautiful new Homeware store for sale at  North Steyne Emporio in Manly.
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