Burden and blessing at once

Detail of 'When the lady smiles'
 
I've been extremely productive during the last weeks. While creating one painting, the idea for the next one popped up and I could not wait to start it.
It's a good thing to live with my love, kids and dog. I would forget to eat and would only stop if I'm ready to drop with sleep, when I would be alone. I can't stop painting. It's like I'm infected with a dominant virus which makes me want to paint more and more.
And now I'm really tired because I did not listen to my body. It says 'take a rest'. Okay, I will....in a few days :). The only reason that I'm writing this blogpost right now is that I have to wait for the paint to dry, before I can continue.
Anyway... I'm happy with my production bombardment and the fact that I'm never without ideas, which is a burden and a blessing at the same time.
It makes me restless and I always have to find the balance. But hey... you will not hear me complain!
Next Friday, June 3, my solo show at ARTISHOX Art Gallery in Hasselt - Belgium, will get started. It displays the first paintings in the new series: 'Girls in Paint' and my latest abstract works. They make a good combination I think.
I'll be present on Saturday, June 4 (11.00 - 18.00 hours) and you are very welcome. The exhibition lasts until July 30. For more info and opening hours check www.artishox.com

Girls in Paint

'Let every bird sing its own song'  24x30 cm/9x12 inch

I've started a new series, called 'Girls in Paint'.
Since a long time I wanted to combine my figurative work with my abstract style. I never found the right mode. Or rather I was never satisfied with the result.
In the past few months an idea formed in my head and last week I felt it was time to accomplish it. The painting above is a small one. Another, large one, can be viewed on my Facebook-page . I'm busy with the next one and there's more to come!

Buy a small piece of art and help the survivors of the disaster in Japan!

MONKDOGZ URBAN ART CREATIVE TEAM

Please click on the image above this text, join, register and bid on a piece of art you really like. If the link does not work, http://www.monkdogz.com/artfund/artworks/index.html

These are all small works of art, donated by artists from all over the world, in an attempt to help the survivors of the disaster in Japan. It's a silent auction, so there will be no names of artists mentioned below the images. But I'm sure you will recognize several by their style. You can bid on my work, or someone else's, I don't care, but please help!

Are you an artist yourself? You can join the club. Contact Monkdogz Art Fund.

ART TRIP to New York City

New York is my favorite city in the world! Every time I'm home, I want to go back!
It was lovely to meet again the directors of Monkdogz Urban Art Gallery, Marina Hadley and Bob Hogge at their new location on 52nd street. We always have so much to talk about... time passes way to quickly.
We almost bumped into Obama on Ground Zero, visited several art sites, galleries and the Affordable Art Fair New York.... and we enjoyed the beautiful weather (sunny and perfect for a city trip).
Now back home, trying to get back to earth and digest it all. More pictures on my Facebook-page

ART AUCTION FOR JAPAN

Monkdogz Urban Art Gallery, who represents my work in New York City, has organized an art auction for the victims of the disaster in Japan. Of course, just like the auction they organized for Haiti, I'm in.

Check



http://www.monkdogz.com/artfund/index.htm

It's not on the website yet, but it will be soon. It's a silent auction (no names of artists)....
I'll post a picture of my painting on my blog later on!

New wearables...

Since I did the first 'Portable-Art' project in 2009, I wanted to try to create a belt as well. I always have so many ideas... I can't realize them all. Always have to choose (feel very privileged!). Finally I couldn't stop myself from doing it and this is the result.

I'm happy with the result.

For more pictures check my Facebook-page

I'm planning to make more of them, also commissioned.