A stunning view during what photographers call ‘the golden hour’, captures the landscape in Namibia, Southern Africa, just perfectly at sunset. The pinks of the sky turn to purple as they melt into the horizon. These warm tones provide a magical background for the rusty & golden hues of the desert panorama. It is a beautiful moment of color brilliance to hold in our memory!
ART - ‘Mystical Anna’
Anna Matykiewicz is a master at creating the most mesmerizing & expressive portraits. Her use of color, to hold onto a moment, adds complexity to the story she is trying to convey. Anna states: ‘To me, life is a series of strides towards greater self-awareness and growth, but I can’t help but be intrigued by the shadow aspects of the human condition. My artwork blends these factors.’
Anna’s artwork is intuitive, mixing this ‘veil of reality’ into a world that is quite different from the one we know. Living in Ireland lends a certain amount of wide-ranging opportunities for her spiritual development among the wild & mystical forests… making her work all the more intriguing!
INTERIOR DESIGN - ‘A Splash of Soft Pink’
These interiors showcase the gentleness of pink and how the soft version of this color is able to create calm & nurturing environments. When you are able to identify the home you wish for yourself it is easy to key into the correct color for a transformation. The best solutions come from holding onto your dreams… that is when the magic happens!
FASHION - ‘To Have & To Hold Pink’
Fashions for 2024 feature oodles & oodles of pink. Hold onto your flirty & feminine style. Look for bows, ruffles, sheer accenting, flowing fabrics and more than a peek at skin. Find your comfort level and have confidence in your selections. You are precious, let your personality shine in this most perfect & profound pink!
Things I’m working on… MY ART - past & present…
This Basset Hound is certainly holding onto his comfy doll. I loved capturing the sad look in his eyes, contrasted with the sweetness of the cloth doll & pink quilt. Animals show emotions in such a unique way… what looks sad & forlorn, is really just their natural look. Underneath all those floppy ears & skin is a happy & healthy dog!
With my every best wish…
How true! I feel like there are many times in my life when I am truly ‘holding it all together’ with a simple pin, paper clip, scotch tape or bobby pin! I love my life… I love being busy… sometimes it is like juggling many plates in the air at the same time.
Whenever I do a presentation, teach a class, or work on projects, I feel a little like a duck… calm while swimming on the surface of the pond; yet, underneath, I am paddling like crazy trying to balance everything. I want to put together a great experience, I want everyone to enjoy learning about color, art or fully enjoying one of my classes. It is the greatest fun… making people happy. It is even more fun when I must learn to be resourceful and adaptable. It keeps me always thinking & problem solving! And, those Bobby Pins… they are remarkable little tools. Trust me.
Wishing you at least one bobby pin to help you hold it together. With love, Barbara
EMERALD & VIOLET STUDIO
Contact Barbara Regarding Art & Paper Flower Classes at 216.310.0080