Artists
Painted Canvas is dedicated to promote art and artists. We believe that art collectors are not just interested in the art piece all by itself, but they are also interested in the story behind the art. In other words your (the artist’s) story. We therefore aim to post interviews we had with our featured artists on a regular basis. Artists can contact us to apply for an interview. If you are a viewer/reader/collector and want to know more about a certain artist, you can let us know and we will interview that artist. We will feature articles in our Blog written by our artists.
Featured Artist of the Month
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Rosemary Rudd
Question #1: Where did you grow up?
I was born in Ndola, Zambia and grew up in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Question #2: When did you start to draw and paint?
I did a bit of painting at school but never again until 2013
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Question #3: After you started your own family, did you still have time for art?
I have no children of my own. Keith and I worked together from the beginning of our relationship running his successful timber construction company. Neither of us had time for any hobbies until we retired
Question #4: Where do you stay now?
Sunningdale in Cape Town
Question #5: What medium do you prefer to work in?
Oils are my favourite medium, but I do sometimes paint in acrylics.
Question #6: What do you consider as the most important principle of painting?
To try to be yourself and enjoy every brush stroke.
Question #7: Do you only do landscapes or do you also do portraits?
I paint everything I possibly can.
Question #8: What is it about the Cape that you enjoy so much?
Everything. I love the sea, the mountains, the countryside and most of all our friends.
Question #9: What do you want the viewer to see and experience when looking at your art?
Hopefully viewers see my creativity and the enjoyment I have had compiling each painting.
Question #10: What are your dreams when it comes to your art?
I would love to be so successful and in demand that all my pieces are sold, but meantime, I will be content to continue creating.
Question #11: Can you name 4 artists who really inspire you?
As I never studied art I know very little about any of the brilliant artists of bygone days. I have liked many paintings by many of them, and not liked a lot too. However, the three art teachers I spent time with, Celeste van der Merwe, Lynne Menge and Betsie Morris have certainly inspired me.
Question #12: What is the best advice you can give artists?
To believe in themselves! Art is very subjective and people can be overly critical and unkind so self belief is vital. To just do it, don’t be afraid and ask for advice or assistance from fellow artists!
Thank you, Sunita, for being our featured artist this month and sharing your story with us. We are looking forward to seeing how your art will develop. All the best from the Painted Canvas team. Please visit the website of Sunita Hansen to see more of her art.