Floral Show

Naked Art

Title: Rosals

When words escape, flowers speak.
-   Bruce W. Currie

They have no need of clothing, nor cosmetics, unlike us. They have been lavished by Mother Nature with the most extraordinary beauty,  we are the fools if we don’t take notice. I believe they were created for us, for our pleasure.

It is Master Artist Claude Monet who said, “I PERHAPS OWE HAVING BECOME A PAINTER TO FLOWERS”. There is no more profound tribute paid than their ’immortalization’ done by one of the worlds most beloved and renowned artist. And, he is not alone.

I find myself likewise drawn to the subject of flowers.  How i feel is best expressed by one of my favorite artists, Ms. Georgia O’Keeffe:

“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, 
it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to 
someone else.  Most people in the city rush around so, 
they have no time to look at a flower.  I want them to see
it whether they want to or not.”

Title: Artist in N Carolina Garden

I sat under this beautiful tree, not long enough, wanting so much to linger on and to ‘live’ in it. I loved every moment i was there, immersed in a world that seemed almost perfect. Like it’s blossoms, i felt very much alive and wonderful!

“Like the musician, the painter, the poet, and the rest, the true
lover of flowers is born, not made”- Celia Thaxter

Title: Volcano Art Window Garden

This scene caught my eye and i knew i wanted to ‘freeze’ it, such as i have done here.  I had a strong desire to be lost in that window that framed the red blossoms right outside. I dream of a meditation room overlooking those bunch of red fresh flowers, hit by the sunlight. 

Title: A Collage of Pinks and Yellows

“Who can estimate the elevating and refining influences and moral value 
of flowers with all their graceful forms, bewitching shades and combinations
of colors and exquisitely varied perfumes?”  Fr. George Schoener

Title: Garden White Blooms

Title: Lillies and Kois

Title: Tree House Dream

Title: Paradise Birds

To see more, pls proceed to The Language of Flowers, Foliage and Collages pages

Profiles

 Title: Mom Lorraine

She was a real tender of family and garden. We met in Tryon, North Carolina and i was drawn to her beauty inside, and out.

Title: Keona

She say’s she wants to be a doctor, artist, singer, and aballerina. She is five turning 15 it seems. She is precocious, the way her mom was, and she shows great potential, to be anything she wants to be. 

 Title: Monica’s Fairy Tale

Title: Andrea’s Fantasy

See more at: http://ssvanvelzer.wordpress.com/portraits-profiles/

My eMarket

To have the opportunity to get my work out into the market is really great! I have set up my online store where i am able to showcase my work via a gamut of very exciting products.

AVAILABLE IN WATERCOLOR PRINTS, POSTERS, GICLEES, CALENDARS, GIFT ITEMS…

CHECK OUT:

 www.zazzle.com/sylvanvelzer*

www.artistsites.org.SylvVelzer

They are one of a kind and not available anywhere else!

Other places where you can find and connect with me

www.facebook.com/sylviavanvelzer

http://twitter.com/artsylvia

http://www.associationhawaiiartists.com

The Subject of Women

Title: Sunset Girl

As a woman, I celebrate my kind with great respect and pride . Beyond vanity and the exterior that we are prone to be judged, we are creatures of inspiration to be praised and honored. As an artist i find great pleasure in capturing the uniqueness of the female essence.

Title: Woman with Beach Bag

 

Title: Mother & Child at the Garden

Title:  Lady In The Night

Expressions, Venues & Calendar

 

 

 Title: Liquid Orchid

Title: Waterfall

As an artist my real love and passion is to ‘compose’ art, to be inspired to create and communicate with my work. That means days out to ‘live life’, feel my surrounding, let the eyes behold what is obvious and subtle, find what is profound and beautiful, then capture the subject and allow it to conjure more imaginings, until the right image is formed. Then the artist is satisfied within her, having been able to express her soul.

Then, these works of art often will find it’s way into the hearts and minds of an audience. For really what is the purpose of these creations, but to bring the same pleasure, provocation and sometimes mysteries it brought the artist.

Art Exhibit at Aloha Tower:

It’s my pleasure to announce the launching of my abstracts and new works at the Night Market @ Aloha Tower event, 5pm-10pm, on Mar 18, 2009, in Honolulu. Featured here are some of the images that will be exhibited on that evening.

Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens:

Currently displays some of my work, that are also for sale.

Elks Club, Wakiki:

Wall to wall display of my beach series

Callo CPA Office HQ:

Run by Steve and Angeli Callo, who act as the brokerhouse for my artwork. Located at Union Mall, Bishop St. Honolulu Hawaii

Architect Dennis Glynns HQ

Showcases a mix of my work for it’s high end clientele

Joe Dowson’s Studio:

“My Mililani Garden” and “Hibiscus-Fragile on Iron” are displayed.

Philippine Consulate Hawaii

“Philippine Fishermen”

Canon Gallery, HI

Date to be announced

Panoramic Rush

 Title: Waikiki at Sunset 

I think nature beckons us for special moments of immense pleasure for our refreshing and healing. Particularly, i find something extraordinary and unique in experiencing nature’s panoramic splendor. It’s totally different from sitting in a little garden, or looking up in the sky from one’s window.

Title: Waimanalo Summer

There is a spiritual surprise and a ‘rush’ in stepping into what is divinely and magnificently grand.

Title: Waikiki Colors 1 

To feel ‘vulnerable’ in creation’s vastness is to be humble in the Presence of our Big Creator.

Learning from Joe-The Artist

I met Joe and his wife Iris during my first art exhibit and Herman and i agree, we felt we found kindred spirits, we immediately became friends. It was hard to believe how they appreciated my work, especially after knowing Joe was the Joe Dawson, who happens to be one of Hawaii’s beloved and multi awarded artist. I was beyond myself when they bought “My Mililani Garden Beauties”, and Iris confessed ” We go to many artshows, and it is rare we buy anything, just because Joe is an artist himself. But we really love this one”. What a compliment!

That night, shyly, I expressed my desire to learn from a “Master” like him, but was worried that i had set myself up to be ‘exposed’ as being ‘untalented’, especially because we worked with completely different mediums. But, he was kind to say he and his students could learn from me. Which i didn’t buy, but i went ahead and enrolled in his class.

It is a privilege to be one of Joe’s students. I know i am learning a lot from him, but really what is most precious is in ‘knowing’ the artist that he is. More than being incredibly talented, Joe, who is 86 years is so full of life. He is sharp, witty, gentle and generous.

When i told Joe i wanted to try abstracts, he was intrigued and excited. He said abstract reveal one’s soul. But, he said, “you must first learn the techniques of painting”, which of course i was more than willing to do.

After months of lessons, many after class Jumbo Shrimp Tempura lunches, and talking stories, i am finally into abstract painting. I really enjoy it very much. One time Joe observed, “Are you ‘troubled’? He was looking at my blackened canvas which was actually a result of mixing colors that i couldn’t correct. But, it probably, subconsciously ‘reveaedl’ what i was feeling during that session. It was a laugh at the end, after i shared that i was upset with the way Herman was driving. He had me do another canvas, just using all blue hues. That was ’safe’.  With another painting, he explained, “You cannot let the mind paint. It must come from your soul”.

Chosen by Joe and Iris Dawson

Artist’s Therapy-Abstracts

Title: Swirls

 

Here is a medium i discovered for myself while doodling with some of my photographs. It was fun, in a therapeutic way. I of course wondered what this childplay exercise meant in terms of the outcome. Nevertheless, i found myself happy with the indulgence and happy even after.

 

Here’s the result of my little research about the art of abstracts. Abstract Expressionism is a style of painting in which the painter shows his personality through spontaneity.  Could that be me? Most abstract expressionist art is not a painting of an object or image, but instead a study in color and brush stroke.  In my case, i use the ‘mouse’ as my brush.

 

There are two major types of abstract expressionism.  One is Action Painting and the other is Color Field Painting.  Action painting strives to show paint texture and the movement of the artists. Jackson Pollock is an example of an Action Painter.  He dripped and poured his paint to create his work. 

 

A Color Field Painter is a painter who is concerned with just color and shape.  Mark Rothko is one of the best examples of this kind of painter and shows this by his rectangles and the variety of color that he uses in his paintings.  Other abstract expressionism painters are Willem de Kooning, Adophn Gottieb, and Jean Debuffet.

 

Georges Braques pioneered the technique of faceting an image in order to capture the essence of an object. Picasso’s faceting would become a stylistic means that led to pure abstraction, a process which would be completed by Mondicias and the Russian artists.

 

The above images represent my work called “Swirls”. The start out as photographs, which are digitally manipulated, using the swirl strokes to mix colors and create a new image.

 

For more of my abstract works, go to “Abstraction” Page.

 

Time & Space

Title: Northshore Sunset

No matter where we are, spaces we occupy in this planet, we are beings subject to cycles and seasons. In my own journeying, i have experienced the uncertainty that comes with the darkest of night, and the transitioning that brought in the most glorious morning.

When i watch a beautiful sunset, i think about “contentment” at the ending of each day. I am always grateful for God’s hand in seeing me through, no matter the challenges that come my way.

Title: Paradise Rainbow

The rainbow serves to remind me that God’s promises are rock solid and firm. It is more than enough that He splashes it in the sky, in vivid heavenly colors, for everyone to see. As if He knows, we easily forget.

Title: Kailua

Summer. Who doesn’t look forward to when we can’thaw’ out from the chills of winter, get out and feel the sun, frolic with our loved ones, swim in the warm waters to our hearts content and suck on juicy sweet watermelons or ripe yellow mangoes? I love summer for many reasons. But i love it because it’s part of the cycle God designed for our well being.