People often ask me about my creative process. Where do I get my inspiration from. How do I choose my combination of colours. Inspiration is all around me. My brain stores impressions, I collect things I find attractive, whether it is a piece of packaging, a vintage book or beads. I hardly ever make sketches before I start on a painting or design. I mix a cocktail in my head with all the ingredients I want to use: colours, objects and patterns. I don't follow rules but simply follow my instinct
To visualize I took a snapshot of some items that inspired me for my Red blossom oil paintings and pillows: coral coloured beads, Tiffany blue box, Aqua di Parma egg yellow box, vintage books in purple & yellow (altough I found the yellow "David Copperfield" after the process but bought it of its closeness in colour to the egg yellow of Aqua di Parma) and to conclude the result: a "Red Blossom" swatch in satin silk. Curious to know where you get your inspiration from!
And to my followers, especially the new ones. Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog and sorry I haven't responded to you all yet. This bee is still busy working on her 1st of June deadline for a press presentation for the Dutch "Maison et Objet"!
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gorgeous! i need your work all over my home!
ReplyDeleteI get inspiration from almost everywhere: nature, magazines, books, friends and family members' homes, blogging!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, big fan and now a follower. Good luck with your presentation!!
I love this color combination! I can't wait to see the painting! Your process is so interesting and I admire the fact that you don't follow rules! Your instincts have served you well...keep all the beauty coming!
ReplyDeleteOh, you are going to be fabulous! Love this inspiration, Mariska! I love Acqua de Parma, by the way, the packaging, the scents, just everything about it! Oh, and Hazel from Hazel Loves Design won your notecards, I shipped them off to Australia this morning, now you're going to be famous down under, too (if you're not already!) ;) Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.... love to see how artists get their inspiration. This def makes me stop and look closely at my surroundings... hope you have had a lovely day! Oh and your painting by the way is super gorgeous.. beautiful talent you have!
ReplyDeletexoxo trina
This is such a fabulous combination. And thanks for sharing how you get your inspiration. I always find it fascinating! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see your creative process. I think it's not always possible to explain what happens from beginning to end, and it's great all the same!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Especially the David Copperfield book. That's awesome! And an amazing color for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteRachael
your work is truly gorgeous Mariska!!
ReplyDeletelove all of the colors! it just makes my day so much better to see all of the brightness of those pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo prettyy..Btw i am having a giveaway its my very 1st please participate it will mean a lot to me~Deepali
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything! Thank you for sharing what inspires you. I am now a follower :)
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