I paint intuitively, it often feels like the painting is painting itself! I never quite know what will emerge. These pieces are not about perfection, but about connection.
Some paintings have been sold, and many have been given away to special friends and family as gifts.
Through patience and persistence, The Bee dances with Demeter’s flower. Connecting Her continous cycles In a moment, beauty becomes power.Quieting the inner critic.“Clarity emerges through action. Like a painting emerges through every stroke of the brush.” – Nataly KoganThe yellow weaver flies freely, And dances with delight, For his fruits are abundant, And his song joyful and bright.I painted the mysterious frog that plopped into my hand one night.Photography ChallengeSomewhere over the Rainbow – For Carol’s 60thA good friend sent me a photo that her dad took of a dandelion so I decided to paint it for her. A call to heal the feminineTree PhotographyMandala Art Therapy Mandala word and colour therapy -my birthday eventPeace to you I really had such unexpected fun drawing these images for a unique afrikaans alphabet!Herbou and Rebuild (Part of Photography Challenge: Architecture) This is the town’s old orphanage. Built after the Anglo-Boer war.Poem to go with photo above. In English and Afrikaans. I am both. If I think of the Anglo-Boer war it’s not only outer conflict, but inner conflict too.One eye looking outward, the other looking inwardYear of the DragonPainted for South Africa’s Freedom Day. Inner Work: Opening the throat chakraPainting of photo by Nilo. For Olivia. It reminded me of finding inner strength through stillness.Remember that time We played in the sand? Building castles and dreams Hand in hand. How fun it was jumping With feet full of grime, Leaving our footprints in the great sands of time.Clay workshop. In search of the wise one. (I’m still searching.) Full Moon Celebration with friendsTransform from the inside out and outside in.The full moon brings emotions to the surface. Take some time to observe them. Abstract art for fundraising event. Keep one eye open looking outward and one eye closed looking inward. … And I will soar on wings of an eagle. Finding new strength Hope remainsSpiritual Chakras – Sold at AuctionOuma Wyn, Ouma Jane, Liefde en Sonskyn, Alles is piekfyn, Met n bietjie wyn en Ouma JaneRemember Self-careLetting GoHuge cellphones for Leo’s grade R concertFinding Libra’s balance while looking inward and outward.Lighting a candle for hope https://jam4joy.com/2024/12/05/light-a-candle/ Intergrating emotionsTaking a moment to sip and ponder. Inspired by Hannah’s new Coffee shop.
