Marie-Noëlle Erasmus | ArtGallery.co.uk

Many a time, the little corner where I paint has been like a citadel, a place where I can escape & get lost in painting. There’s something about the painting process, something to do with the intense concentration & the quiet creativity involved, that gives an artist a sense of inner peace, for the most part anyway! I started painting in High school, mostly portraits & always with acrylics. Much later in life, I thought I’d try my hand oils. Painting in oils can be tricky, & at times extremely frustrating, but despite that - or maybe because of it - it can be incredibly rewarding too. Having grown up on the North Coast of South Africa (at that time, a wild, untamed coast line), & as part of a family who enjoyed safaris at every opportunity, it seemed only natural to change subject matter from portraits to wildlife. However, more & more I’m finding fresh inspiration from all around. Here in England, the first signs of spring can be seen in the streets, with the appearance of pink, cherry blossoms above, & yellow daffodils below. All of which makes me want to paint flowers! Life as an artist is wonderful. It’s a never-ending process of discovery. There is something new to be learned with every artwork, & I look forward to exploring it all.

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