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A picture says a 1000 words...

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These days with our smart phones and digital cameras its easy to make a nice picture. But sometimes its hard to capture the right light, the right atmosphere, the mystic of the moment. Nowadays our cameras and phones are overloaded with smart software that automatically correct the scene. Great, but not always. I made these pictures of my family on one our long beach walks - and beach bike rides! I couldn't get the lighting right with the camera, but luckily I could with the brush! My sister-in-law loved the photograph of the boys on the bikes and asked if I could paint it for her . My chance to portrait the light and the colours as I remembered it. Result? A memory for a life time...  Do you have a picture of a special moment or for a special person? Say it with a painting... Give me a ring! #paintingcommission, #commission, #originalpainting, #beachscene, #familydayout

SUPER SAVER FRIDAYS

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  For a limited time only, the friday workshops will be 4 hours long so you can spend more time to create your own master piece while socialising with others. For people with less time the tuesday night workshops are ideal. Relax with a glass of wine while learning a new skill or possibly creating a personal gift for a loved one...  WHY DO A PAINTING WORKSHOP? Apart from spending a nice morning, meeting lovely people at a beautiful location, making something you didn't expect you could do and take it home to show everyone, Its also proven to be good for you! Studies have proven that Art in any form, whether while creating or observing, reduces the stress hormone called cortisol. It also releases the feel-good hormones called endorphins which helps you combat stress and pain. By letting you enjoy a sense of accomplishment, it transforms you into a more positive, well-rounded human being. Just think, the benefit of a massage or facial last up to a couple of days maybe a we...