10/27/08

Palm Trees

Today's post is artwork by Veleka G. , she has been participating in iXpress for 5 years. These two paintings are from some of her recent works and show a more indepedent approach. Below the paintings are Veleka's own words about the art program and her work.



'Palm Trees'- Veleka G.
'Looking Out Onto the Horizon'-Veleka G.


Amy encouraged me to do art when iXpress first started, that was the first I ever tried painting. Painting makes me feel relaxed and helps me to express my feelings and it helps me to become creative. I like to paint nature in general. I like to work with pastels because they make the picture come alive. Pastels have more oily consistency while acrylics are more smooth.

What I'm working on currently is the butterfly mosaic tile. I'm trying to create the shape of a butterfly with mosaic tiles. I know what I want to do but my brain works faster than my hands want to work. Even though it takes me a little longer than some I still get my idea completed.

-Veleka G. iXpress artist

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW! I love your painting on 'Palm Trees', its sure bring and feel like you are at the beach. And 'Looking out onto the Horizon' sure is looking out the horizon. Way to go, Girl!!!

Anonymous said...

Veleka, wonderful artwork. Thank you for sharing! I like looking at the blog becasue I don't get to 7 Community enough.

Anonymous said...

Veleka!!

Both these paintings really ROCK!
They are awesome - and I'm pleased that you chose to share your talent with us. I can't wait to see your next piece.

art lady said...

Great blog. It's wonderful to see all of these one-of-a-kind works by Aspire's artists. Your blog entries reveal the hard work and dedication that it takes to grow beyond ourselves and to create something really unique. Thank you for this opportunity to experience these talents. Keep up the valuable work, and keep the blog coming!