Naturally Inspired
Some say, art is to see beauty where others don’t. As for a spilled cup of milk, I see forms and shapes emerging. These patterns might easily be explained by the laws of physics – to me, they carry a certain kind of magic. This fascination serves as a great source of inspiration… nature’s own way of expressing itself.
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Something unexpected has happened, something out of the ordinary, something that maybe shouldn’t have. But if you stop for a moment, let go of any judgement (and disregard its limitation), if you give it some time – beauty will unfold. I can emerge myself in the beauty of happy accidents.
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I love the rainbow colors a drop of oil forms in a liquid. The way that water freezes, the organic patterns of frozen puddles. The beauty of a young fern leaf unfolding, or the delicate skeleton of a rotting autumn leaf. I am fascinated with the Fibonacci sequence, organic patterns and fractals in nature. Nature is a constant and infinite source of inspiration.
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The majestic cloud formations just before a thunderstorm bringing fantastic associations and great ideas. Remember these childhood memories: carelessly laying in the grass and taking the time to observe and admire these wonderful cloud formations? The nostalgia of a world without time and sorrow, simply being there. And being fascinated by the wonders mother nature has to offer.
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Seemingly of nothing, a picture will appear in my mind – and not to draw it is not an option. It will stay in my head until I get it on a blank paper or a piece of canvas. Or at least capture it with my camera. Later on (or maybe much later on, after years) even combine these various different techniques.
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Some people like books. Some people like vinyl records. Some like to play old music instruments or use a typewriter. I love to create images by drawing with pens, pencils or charcoal, or paint with watercolor or acrylic colors. Just the idea of using these media triggers my senses: The scratching sound of drawing with a piece of charcoal on a structured heavy paper can give me goosebumps!
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I guess that any form of creative expression, in its own way, is a form of art. Whether it is an experienced carpenter, a great chef, a highly proficient musician or a seasoned writer – I hold a fascination for the mastery of any craft. I love to see people expressing themselves in their own way. Whether it is creating arts or just being dedicated to “their thing”, such as performing a live action role play. Do your thing!
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My creative expression is painting and drawing plus photography. Why, I don’t really know… Maybe it runs in the family since my grandfather Karel Liška was a painter as well, he was deeply inspired by nature. His credo was:
“To find the eternal in nature, to feel and express a sense of harmony and beauty“
Maybe it is for some other reason. I am convinced that you don’t really get to choose your muse – it chooses you.
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In a way, it is an obligation to follow it and to express what needs to be out there for the world to experience. After a while, you will get very good at it and learn to appreciate the effects of serendipity – which holds its very own kind of magic. Embrace the unknown.
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My paintings are sometimes very detailed, sometimes more abstract. But they are, in a way, different every time and for every person. Just as when we look into a mirror, we see another reality – one that is different from ours. It is the same with pictures or anything else in the world: we don’t really see what is there; we all look through our very own filter.
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That is why I love to see what my paintings do to other people. It’s astonishing how much time visitors may take to thoroughly study a painting and I’m so grateful to see this (and so is my artist ego of course). I love to listen to people’s thoughts, feedback and questions: hear about their interpretation and how my artworks make them feel. Sometimes, visitors discover a completely new facet of a picture, a different aspect formed by their personal interpretation and experience. This is exciting! And very personal.
So… I invite you into my world of pictures. Feel free to make it your own, enjoy and please tell me about it!
Warm regards, Vero
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