WORK IN PROGRESS / July 27, 2016 by Natasja De Wet

I have been doing a lot of soul searching for a commission I received for a portrait. It has been challenging to work with a concept that my 'inner' Self has been longing for but have not explored yet and I have never had to delve so deeply to say the least. My 'abstract' evocative way of painting can't be tamed with a 'theme' and the expressionist colourist in my being has been throwing little teensy tantrums. But it has been truly rewarding to say the least.

Quote of the day: / July 24, 2016 by Natasja De Wet

In a general sense, all artists are shamans, insomuch as they are channeling images or concepts on behalf of the collective. – Vicki Noble

Gentle Reminder: Workshop next Saturday! / July 22, 2016 by Natasja De Wet

Dear Creative’s

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOPS PRESENTS:

Natasja guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises, by exploring the external presentation of the internal exploration of the Self.

Attached is a photo of an ‘intuitive’ portrait painting in acrylic on canvas.

DATE OF WORKSHOP: 30 July 2016

Time: 10:00 - 14:00

Duration of Workshop: 4 hours including a half an hour tea break

Venue: Kirstenhof, Cape Town, South Africa

Fee: R650.00 for 2016 (ZAR South African Rand) - excluding materials (Participants need to provide their own materials)

Refreshments: Tea and Chocolate-Brownie Cake

Please be so kind to deposit fifty percent (50%) of the amount two (2) weeks before the workshop and the balance three (3) days before the workshop and email proof of payment with your name as reference a.s.a.p. Deposit non-refundable

FEEDBACK FROM WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS:

I loved the workshop! Thank you. - Christine.

Thanks again for an eye-opening (and jaw-dropping – the fireworks) workshop that helped me to let go of some more of my preconceived ideas around art making. You've also taught me how accessible art is and how enjoyable and enriching it is. – Russell de la Porte.

The class was good, going crazy with the pencil helped me . . . Thanks so much. – Langa Nesani.

LIST OF MATERIALS NEEDED:

Format of canvas: one or two stretched or loose sheets of canvas (not smaller than 50X70cm)

Range of brushes (different sizes: thick thin flat round etc.)

Palette

Palette knife

Container with lid (ice-cream container)

Spray bottle (for water)

Acrylics (at least the primary, secondary, black and white colours PLUS ANY OTHER COLOURS YOU HAVE)

Apron

2 plastic containers for water

3 sheets of A3 cartridge paper

Pencil

Kitchen Towel

Feel free to forward this message to any interested parties and do let me know if you still want to be on this mailing list.

PS: Please use my new email address in future - art@natasjadewet.com

SELF-EXPLORATION PAINTING: / July 6, 2016 by Natasja De Wet

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOPS: Natasja guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises, by exploring the external presentation of the internal exploration of the Self. Participants need to provide their own materials.

SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING AND MIXED-MEDIA WORKSHOPS PRESENTS: / June 28, 2016 by Natasja De Wet