11 Saturday Jun 2016
Posted in My Paintings
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acrylic, art, colourful, expression, fun, gift, painting, paintings for sale, Vancouver artist, whimsical
Dear Readers,
I painted these hearts in February, but I think hearts are good all year round. What do you think?
Maryan
Hearts in the Clouds, acrylic on canvas, 8″x 8″x 1.5″, $60
Blossoming Heart, acrylic on canvas, 8″x 8″x 1.5″, $60
Lace heart, acrylic on canvas, 8″x 8″x 1.5″, $60
31 Thursday Dec 2015
Posted in Creativity, My Creative Journey
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art, artist, creativity, expression, fun, intuitive, painting, painting holiday, reconnect, Thailand, travel, Vancouver, Vancouver artist
I’ve been inspired to write daily reflections until my next birthday, which is in 12 days. One day for each month of the past year. Thus, “Living the Creative Life 2015, a Review” is born this evening …
January was a great month for creative living, it had it all… travel, adventure, painting and reconnecting with friends and places.
It all started with my 60th birthday and the Intuitive Painting Party I held for friends on Granville Island here in Vancouver on Jan 4.
By Jan 5, I was on a plane headed for a month of travel to Thailand to revisit friends, my old school and favourite places after living there for 13 years.
First stop, the Da Vinci Boutique Hotel, where western art meets Asian fashion designer. The owner was a successful children’s wear clothing designer, but now designs a line of luxury bed linens and cushions of the most beautiful fabrics.
Jan 8, my birthday, was celebrated at my dear friend’s Indian restaurant, Mrs Balbir’s, featuring some of the most delicious food in Bangkok.
Jan 12 saw a visit to another creative friend of mine, Sam Sethi, a clothing designer of Indian descent, whose exquisite creations in hand embroidered silks are an inspiration in themselves.
Later, creativity with food continued during a cooking lesson of Sri Lanken food at Mrs Balbir’s, followed by an evening with the Soropimtist’s Society and a talk on the history and collecting of Thai amulets. I was seated next to two wonderful women from Argentina, both artists.
My hotel was located near the painting studio of another ex-pat friend of mine, Elsie Evans Daily Paintings, always inspiring and never boring!
A trip to my old school, The Early Learning Centre in Bangkok, is a must for me. It has to be the most inspiring K-6 school I know, and I was lucky to teach there from 1999-2013. Very creative, amazing place.
www.elc-bangkok.com
Several days on the island of Samui was so much fun. I stayed in my favorite place, The Spa Resort and Radiance Restaurant, http://www.thesparesorts.net, where the beauty of Thailand meets western healthy living ideals and people from around the globe meet, with many returning annually for a month or more.
I drank tea at San-bao Veith‘s tea ceremony, laughed with friends, ate healthy food, attended daily yoga, had massages, walked along the beach and painted on the balcony of my hillside hut in the torrential rain. Heaven.
Back in Bangkok, I offered three painting workshops. Two were held at my Greek friend, Elena Karoumpi ‘s restaurant, The Olive Kebab and Cafe, and the third at my friend, Bita Sethi‘s yoga studio. Jan 30 was my last day in Thailand. How wonderful was this trip???? The best. Missing Thailand and all my friends and adventures there!!!!! How lucky I am to have the adventures I have!
26 Wednesday Aug 2015
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accessing intuition, colourful, creativity, expression, healing, heartfelt, inner child, intuitive art, intuitive paintings, original art, painting, spiritual journey, unique, Vancouver artist
Dear Reader,
Look at who appeared on my paper recently. “Entertaining Possibilities” seems to be thinking outside the box. “Jumping Into Being” began as a few smears and smudges of paint and then seemed to want to “become”, as though jumping from behind the colours and onto the paper. So much fun to paint from an intuitive place. I get the sense that I’m peering into another world for a moment, a magical world where anything is possible.
Enjoy,
Maryan
“Entertaining Possibilities”
“Jumping Into Being”
29 Wednesday Apr 2015
Posted in Intuitive Painting Workshops
12 Sunday Apr 2015
Posted in Intuitive Painting Workshops
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art, colourful, creativity, expression, freeing, fun, healing, intuitive, painting workshop
A new poster for my next event, Painting From Intuition:
Saturday, May 2, 12:00-3:00 pm, $75.00 All materials included
The Art Way Studio, 649 E 15 Ave, Vancouver BC
Using techniques to better access your intuitive side, apply colourful, lush paint with brushes, palette knives, sponges and perhaps even your hands, to as many large pieces of paper as you choose. We use pre-mixed high quality tempera paint on 20”x26” acid free paper
To Register:
Call Maryan at 778-713-1927 or email:
If you’re in the Vancouver area May 2, please join us for this fun and creative experience.
All the best,
Maryan
23 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in Gallery: My Intutive Paintings 2014
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art, Bangkok art, colourful, creativity, expression, fun, intuitive, painting, Vancouver artist
Dear Reader,
I was so fortunate to be able to travel back to Thailand in January of this year, where I lived and worked from 1999-2012. This is my first trip back since leaving. Here are the intuitive paintings I made while there.
Enjoy,
Maryan
Painting on the balcony of my bungalow on Koh Smaui, Thailand
Painting during one my workshops in Bangkok.
“Forest For the Trees”
19 Thursday Mar 2015
Posted in Exhibitions
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art, art exhibit, artist, colourful, expression, intuitive paintings, oil paintings, paintings for sale, Vancouver artist
Dear Readers,
I was so pleased with my first art exhibit in Vancouver. If any of you out there are considering exhibiting, I highly recommend starting on a level you’re comfortable with, such as in a cafe or bookstore, as the experience is so rewarding. It’s fun to host a party where people say nice things to you about your work or at least about your effort if your work is not their style. And you learn many of the steps you will need to know later on if you ever exhibit in a gallery, making that experience less frightening. It’s good to get out of your comfort zone and take steps forward!
All the best,
Maryan
01 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Intuitive Painting Workshops
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accessing intuition, art, colourful, creativity, expression, freeing, fun, insightful, intuitive, painting workshop, paintings
Dear Readers,
I’ve been refining the poster for my workshops. Here is the current revised version with a new title, some additional text added about the workshop and a different photo of me. Please let me know what you think.
Warm regards,
Maryan
26 Thursday Feb 2015
Posted in Intuitive Painting Workshops
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art, colourful, creativity, expression, freeing, fun, healing, inner child, intuitive, painting, reconnect, spiritual
Dear Reader,
For those of you who are interested in finding a way to connect with your intuition, why not do so in a fun and creative way- with paints! Intuitive painting helps you to connect with your inner still voice. You learn to “listen” to your paints, brushes and paper and to follow your impulses while moving exquisitely coloured paint around on paper with brushes, sponges, palette knives, or even your hands! Reconnect to your creative spirit. Paint with the freedom of a child. Listen to your heart.
Join my March 14 Intuitive Painting Workshop on Granville Island, Vancouver for an afternoon of creative exploration.
To register or for more information, please email me at maryancerina.artist@gmail.com. You can also visit my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MaryanCerina,Artist.
14 Wednesday Jan 2015
Posted in Intuitive Painting Workshops
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art, Bangkok art, creativity, expression, fun, healing, intuitive, painting, reconnect, spiritual practice
Dear Reader,
There are now three workshops being offered in Bangkok to choose from: Sunday, Jan 25, Tuesday, Jan 27 and Wednesday, Jan 28. Please see updated poster for details. Hope to see you there!
Maryan
