by Mandy | Dec 15, 2019 | Drawing |
The Superstar Generation, ink, charcoal and oil crayon on paper, © Mandy van Goeije, 2019 Some images speak for themselves, so let me not ruin it by writing about it.
by Mandy | Aug 19, 2019 | Art, Contemplation, Drawing, Illustration, Inspiration, Painting, Process, Storytelling, Watercolor |
Storytelling with a message Making art, to me, is visual storytelling. Sometimes it is literally a way of telling a story that already exists. And sometimes it is a way of unearthing a story that lay hidden somewhere in my subconscience, somewhere in my fingers,...
by Mandy | Aug 16, 2019 | Art Supplies, Drawing, Illustration, Process, Studio, Video |
Photos + Video Slanted worktops save the day. And the Neck! People who draw a lot know that the neck and the shoulders need to be spared. Working on a flat surface inevitably causes problems in the long run. And still all artists know the pain because many of us...
by Mandy | May 6, 2017 | Art Journal, Drawing, Illustration, Kunstzinnig Dagboek, Process, Watercolor |
Illustration Friday contribution Finally I had time to sit down and do another illustration for Illustration Friday! I’ve missed doing that and it’s been a fab day working in between chores and errands. But the illustration is there. This week’s...
by Mandy | Sep 20, 2016 | Art Journal, Drawing |
Journaling fast and easy – when big feelings and thoughts happen So it seems our neighbour in the-house-with-the-garden-with-many-trees no longer lives there. The place is being done up, so we’re wondering if it’s about to be sold. The sad part about...
by Mandy | Sep 11, 2016 | Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting |
How do you deal with unexpected characters showing up? When making art, it’s good to let things happen. Going with the flow often results in the most stunning works of art. But that doesn;’t mean that the process always flows as easily as a river....
