This is my little update blog post of my Art Happy Happenings!
I have been very busy Painting, Creating and Producing All New Cultural Diverse Artworks!
Pouring and Paint Brushing Vibrant themes/ Subjects into Luxury Paintings, of Happy Art as Always!
Thusmy Artistic Journey continues into exploration of Abstract, Expressionism – Luxury Paintings with new mixes and blendsof colour that make any wall burst with Joy!
Will keep you posted with new Painting image uploads… !
Coming Soon more
“Happy Art!”
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Best to All!
Marisa XxX – The Artist
Enthused Excited – Art Created – Always With Love –
I usually always know my subject/ Theme, before I commence painting, the Luxury Painting(s)
What happens though, is a deep connection, a love, a guidance, a flow, if you likeโฆ
The Naming, The โBaptismโ
As for me, The Artist, The Painter,
How do I feel as a person, a being of love – before, during and after the creative Luxury Painting process?
What do I, The Painter, wish to show, educate into awareness and share with the world at large?
My Art Luxury Paintings Speak And Communicate In A Unique Artistic Language –
MHANGELIS – PAINTER
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My first painting of 2022 โAbstractionโ โdeliversโ shapes and depicts form in harmony, together with the colours of my choice – whilst portraying the Abstract design of โAttractionโ and pleasant โDistractionโ!
Not even an electrical power outage – will ever stop me from painting!
MHAngelis – Painter
What do miners, climbers, mechanics, trades people, others and โunstoppableโ Artistsโ Paintersโ have in commonโฆ ?
Headlamps !
Yes, headlamps!
When I am working – painting throughout the night / Or day in my indoor Art studio or outside in my outdoor Art studio and I need more light – I put on my Headlamp and continue!
I continue painting my Luxury Paintings, creating my Luxury Art pieces !
It is always important to have a few headlamps, fully charged before hand and – – – Go!
Ever since I was a child, I felt exhilarated whenever I walked into a stationery store, received my new stationery for another new year at school, entered Paintersโ, Artistsโ Craftersโ stores, or even hardware stores! A total buzz for us Artists
One of my most memorable times was, as a tourist. I got โlostโ in an absolutely gigantic – enormous store that went on and on and on in items, storage, shelving and endless choices!
This was Artistsโ Paintersโ Craftersโ paradise!!!
Back in Australia, there werenโt any stores as enormous as this store that I knew of – anywhere!
There were what seemed like, kilometres and kilometres of endless colours of items – same in different shades, brands and sizes !
I spent most of the day’s daylight in there because it was late morning when I entered the monstrosity and by the time I exited, it was that part of the day that one knows the sunlight is about to start winding down.
That store catered for every Artistsโ dream supplies!
I had a budget, but like a child in a candy store, I had to make decisions and sacrifices on those decisions!
Overwhelmed, is a perfect way to describe The Exhilaration Buzz Of New Stationery Arts Crafts Supplies before me!
Word of Advise to All non Paintersโ Artistsโ Craftersโ
When a Painter, Artist, Crafter announces โI need, or I want to getโฆโ There is no such of โYou have enough!โ Or โYou have enough already!โ An insult to us!
As a matter of fact โWeโ Artisans – Virtuosos can never have enough supplies. We are Always Creating, Arting, Painting, Perfecting our Craft(s) –
First, I place the surface before me Professionally Artistic of course! Canvas, paper or any other – on purpose
Now I am on my way I am Arting! I am Painting!
Paint Mix Dribble Empty Stir Swish Match it Donโt match it Blend it Add it Wash brush – wash brushes Towel – towels Now making a mess How I work Best!
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Ah painting, it is bliss!
Brush the paint on or use any other implement… ! Art it – Artwork it – Work it Detail Abstract Fine Expression it Style?
Too close for too long… Walk away! Now Viewโฆ
Touch up here, touch up there A little more colour? More detail?
Placed on easels to dry There are many more Laid out flat here, there Anywhere and everywhere!
Clean, clean, wash, wash, The tools of my professionโฆ Maintain
My Art Studio is a Mess This Is How I work Best !
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Some of my tools,
I am proud to say, are over twenty years old It is these tools, that assist me to create my ‘Gold!’ Luxury Paintings by MHAngelis – Painter / Marisa Angelis – Artist -Visual Artist, Painter, Designer, Writer, Poet, Photographerโฆ
Tidy up! Now prepare, For my continuous Arting – Painting of Luxury Paintings – next time
Angels Are Love, Angels Are Light, Angels Are Universal Messengersโฆ Here is a Celebration and realisation of the creative depictions, The Paintings of my Luxury Paintings of Angels ! ‘Angel’ from the Hellenic / Greek word ฮฮณฮณฮตฮปฮฟฯ Angelos / Aggelos meaning God’s Messenger. From the beginning of time and right up to presentโฆ Light – Halos – Wings of Birds ! Angels may be People Angels are God’s communicatorsโฆ Between Heaven and us Beings on Earth! In most cultures, religions, In faith, in Art, Paintings, sculpture, architecture and everywhere else – Angels!
Angels vibe our lives. Some say that Butterflies come to us in Angel vibes. Butterflies flutter before us, land on us or on something to show us a heavenly – spiritual message!
We can all be good Angels if we chooseโฆ Good deeds and kindness are the work of the Good Angel(s) within us all!
Although my schooling started in Australia, my understanding of literacy commenced when learning American/ US English at night school in Europe and then British UK English when re settling into my Australian – British UK schooling again.
It was in Australia when I realised (realized) that Grey is Gray as well!
Mix Black with White and we have Grey/ Gray!
I Like The Colour Greyโฆ Why Do People Find It Confusing?
Personally, I do not find Grey confusing
Grey or Gray is a versatile โinclude meโ anywhere colour/ Color in Paintings – decor or even attire!
Grey, may be a prominent Stand Out colour
Grey, may be a Blend In – Shade In – Fade In with the rest Colour
What a lovely colour it is!?
Grey, is an interesting mix of colour, so much so, that when I paint, artwork or look at Gray, it is a โmalleableโ colour
My Luxury Paintings often feature the colour – color – – Grey – Gray
At one of my Art Exhibitions of Paintings, an Art Viewer/ Admirer turned to me with; โYou make Grey look Beautifulโ. Humbled by the delightful remark and glad that someone likes my usage of Grey, I had that โYea!โ moment
We all Like and Love a Fantastic Outcome! It makes us Feel – Happy! Hence one of my mottos โHappy Art!โ
Before any outcome though,
There is Preparation The โFeelโ and Go – To – The – Journey – of – The Painting!
Allow me to explain…
Painting is not a sporting race, sometimes though, it is a race against The Paintsโ drying time!
Speaking, or writing of time… Over time, I have developed my own Rhythm into my unique Artistic style MHAngelis Painter – Marisa Angelis – Artist. This is how it is, this is who I am, a Professional Painter Artist
โGreedyโ for Paint, To Paint, To Create Colour – Lots and Lots of Colour or Color (depending on the spelling you relate to)
‘Relate’ Now that I am here and you have come this far…
What a great honour and opportunity that my lifeโs career presented !
At my Artworks Exhibitions, I always positioned a table by my carefully โ precision display of Luxury Paintings, Mosaics, Poems, Art Models and Handmade / Designed Jewelry / Jewellery โ Luxury Necklaces
There I was, as the public entered, ready to welcome, meet and greet as many curious and enthused people that arrived
โWelcome to my Art Exhibition, I am Marisa Angelis the Artist, would you like a flier? If you have any questions please do not hesitate to askโ
When their viewing was almost over, people would make their way towards me and I would ask, if they would like to sign my Visitors book or stop myself from asking, as I noticed most people would automatically pick up the attached pen and happily sign my visitors book.
Of course I felt delighted that visitors signed, dated and commented my book!
In this blog, I have selected to share some of the comments and feedback that I received from people / Critics, as well as several of my Luxury Paintings that were also presented at real/ non virtual exhibiting!
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What The Critics Say!
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
What The Critics Say About My Artwork !
I found it fitting to include a Poem as well!
Ocean Dream Colours Paint
โชโชโชIn my Art works there are OceanThemesโชโชโช
โชโชโชIn my DNA and in my Dreams...โชโชโช
โชโชโชColours Shapes โชโชโช
โชโชโชI am Flowing โชโชโช
โชโชโชI am Floating โชโชโช
โชโชโชIn a Sea of Paint! โชโชโช
Ocean Dreams Colours Paint – Poem 6 June 2021 ยฉ Marisa Angelis – Artist – Poet
Art From The Archives Marisa Angelis
This Art Video will take you through a photographic journey of some of my Art Exhibitions: It gets better as you go >>> Includes Art Pieces, Mosaics and Art Models made from up-cycled – recycled material. Luxury Paintings, jewelry and Luxury Necklaces, Art Exhibitions, Marisa Angelis – Artist in Studio, at the Artists’ Art Exhibitions, Nomination Photography, Photography and much more…
In 1999, I approached Radio Stations in Adelaide, South Australia and became a regular guest poet and share presenter with one of the most popular FM bandwidth Australian Greek radio stations that reaches listeners world wide.
For my introduction, I discussed my Art work, Luxury Paintings and how Cultural Diversity โ Australia, Multiculturalism and the Environment are the core of my Creativity.
Back then no one knew the term Cultural Diversity or what it was/is.
I am the person who brought forth and made โCultural Diversityโ known through various media channels.
The term; Cultural and Diversity was brought together in 1998 after a deeply personal experience shook my awareness of people and cultures and how they saw each other.
One night, as I sat on a red sofa, I opened the dictionary and looked at both words, bringing them together; Cultural Diversity.
In 1999, the media journalists; newspapers, sporting clubs, industries were becoming aware of and โpicked upโ on โCultural Diversityโ !
I continued to recite my Poetry, hosting competitions and participating in extensive interviews, including Talk Back with listeners throughout Australia and the World which remains another highlight of my career.
My weekly radio segment brought a little happiness and excitement into the lives of many listeners with opportunities for the general public to win and grin, as I offered my up-cycled art pieces and painting โIdolsโ as prizes!
My interviews were in English, Greeklish, Greek and I had a wonderful time ‘brushing up’ on my Greek!
This experience was educational; I crafted my language skills, it built confidence in me – The professional Artist and Poet and I was truly honoured that my poetry was being enjoyed by a great number of listeners!
From time to time people of all backgrounds and walks of life, would ask “Are you the Artist, on the radio station?โ
Whilst my regular weekly segment was happening, I was invited to another two Radio stations; On FM bandwidth, one was for Australian Ethnic broadcasting that broadcasted throughout Australia and the other on AM bandwidth International, reaching listeners all over the world!
A tremendous opportunity for me to discuss my Art Paintings and Poetry / Jewelry/ Jewellery / Art Models/ Mosaicsand exhibitions as well as inviting everyone to view my Art in galleries, establishments, festivals and anywhere else that my Art was being exhibited.
At my time with the International radio station, I was offered my own Radio program.
The phone wouldn’t stop ringing, interest and popularity was strong, Theodoris the presenter, handed me a microphone, “The mics yours! Please come back, people love what you are doing, people relate to you… Look, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing the whole time we have been on air!”
Cultural Diversity does not only represent a place/ Country, ancestryโฆ Cultural Diversity represents variety, broadmindedness and everything in Life!
My beautiful late Pappou/ Grandfather, was a Greek islander of Anatolian descent. His professions included; Saddler, Farmer, Market Gardener, Soldier and Army Cook, Soap Maker and Distributor during the great depression and a Butcherโs Apprentice. Pappou was a champion Backgammon player and above all a Kind Gentleman as remember by many and those who loved and knew him.
After my Grandparents married they helped raise and support my grandmothers’ three younger siblings and her young widowed mother who outlived my Grandfather. Later in life, my Great Grandmother informed me that my Grandfather was an angel.
Whilst in the army, a fellow Greek ship accidentally blew up my Grandfather and his platoon, mistaking them for the enemy. My Grandfather and a fellow soldier the only two survivors had to bag body parts.
Yiayia and Pappou – My Late Grandparents
My late Grandparentsโ love for each other, was so strong that before the news broke out about the blast, my late Grandmother was on her knees, newly wedded and praying that her husband would be safe.
Amongst his pets Pappou had Tzak, the dog, many cats, horses, donkeys and goats.
Towards the end of the war, Pappou, learnt to converse in Italian with a small group of Italian soldiers, swapping goods for goods, so that he could carry out his soap making.
Immigrating to Australia my Grandparents became Australian. Proud to be Hellenes/ Greek, excited and anxious to commence their new life in Australia. They had a cat which was very playful, a lot of fun and always performing tricks. Pappou worked extremely hard on the South Australian railways and later in a factory, was self sufficient, cooked and carried out many chores, kept a huge garden of vegetables, herbs and fruit trees; including one of my favourites, wild Cherry trees!
When Pappou planted a wild cherry tree in our backyard and it started growingโฆ I would go to the tiny non fully grown cherries, pick themโฆ. Hold the miniature cherries in my hand and squeeze them, as I watched the liquid cherry reddish/ purplish colour, rush and run all over my hand and so my excitement, my inspiration for liquid colour – Paint began at an early age! I noticed how the liquid stained my hand and started rolling it around on my skin – โWowโ !
Above: Luxury Painting ‘ Liberty ‘ by MHAngelis – ยฉ MarisaAngelis-Artist.com
โMarisa, leave the cherries to grow so we can eat themโฆโ But little did dad know, what I had discovered!
When I was a toddler Pappou would sit me on his knee and I would play with his orange beaded komboloi/ Komboloyee, Greek โhappyโ pass time beads. Many years later, I found one of the orange komboloi beads tossed in my late Grandparents garage and knew that Pappou was โtalkingโ to me. One bright orange bead –
Pappouโs komboloi of beads, was my creative embedding for designing and creating beaded Luxury Necklaces / Jewellery – Jewelry!
Pappou would have Loved this Necklace ‘Harmony’ perhaps for Yiayia! In his favourite colours – Orange and Carnelian, Handmade, Designed and Created by Marisa Angelis
Whenever my father tried to renovate; repair windows with putty, little fingers followed – I was a crafter from way back!
Sorry dad! You had to re apply everything twice – maybe even three times!
Iโd follow and watch dad making, fixing, building, growing, nurturing everything!
I named him Sage and he rushed to me without hesitation and the breeder announced; โtake him! Heโs yours!โ โHe even has your eyesโ Laughing out loud – thatโs what she said!
Sage barks; ‘dinner is ready, humans naughty, dogs near, stopโฆ Wait, you left withoutโฆ Go back’ – Synchronised everything!
Blocks my path. ‘Somethingโs not right!’ ‘Get it rightโฆ !’ โThank you Sage! Good Dog!โ
Sageโs eyes bulge out โdid you see that?!โ Or he will say “Come! Come!” (“Ellahh! Ellahh!”) in Greek!
Sage once discovered a koala in my backyard!
Sage likes girl pooches, tried to jump on a few after being approached by them first as they stuck their tongues on him or laid down flat out in front of him! Hilarity as the other dog owners get surprised! Their girls are tarts!
Children will always yell โPug! Pug!โ
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Above: sage_the_pugalier in action on Instagram! All images ยฉ Marisa Angelis – Artist.com
Sage is a beautiful loving pet and family member.
Sage was named after The Three Wise Men! ‘The Sages’
“Button nose Sage, is a legend, a Fun Guy!”
Smileโฆ. What Are You Waiting For
โWhat if there is a dog breed that has Pug and King Charles Cavalier, is golden brown in colour, gentle, patient, helpful and kind just like a Rottweiler only miniature?”
Pugalier or Pug X
After five months, I was ready for my next pet dog.
Pugaliers were difficult to find in South Australia and I was hoping to meet the pup to โbeโ and see if the pup chose me.
Winter, heavy stormy weekend, Saturday morning and I awoke after a dream with an inkling.
The local newspapers’ pet section read, ‘Pugalier puppies ready to go; one male, two females…’ Just like that โWow!โ This is the one!
In the dream, my friend who had passed appeared with Cavalier pups.
On the phone, the breeder said all three pups were still available.
My father accompanied me through the now wild storm to Strathalbyn, passing paddocks with horses, stables, scrub, getting lost and asking horse riders and locals for directionsโฆ.
Wrong turn!
โDad, I donโt know what this intersection is, thereโs no sign!โ
It was dark and then, suddenly, the rain stopped, the sun shone and the most gigantic rainbow appeared over us as we drove through admiring the vibrant colours โฆ
This was The Sign!
The pups’ mother kissed my hands as the male puppy entered the room observing me. I looked at his cuteness, โHelloโฆ Comeโ and he did!
All Artwork Images Photography, Text / Blog / Story, Video Art ยฉ Marisa Angelis -Artist.com Marisa Angelis -Artist wears Necklace, Designed Created โ Handmade by Marisa Angelis โ Artist Painter Designer Writer Poet Photographer
Above: Marisa Angelis -Artist with Peoplescape Figure 2001 โ Nomination
Fellow Australians nominated Marisa Angelis -Artist for The Peoplescape โ The Centenary of Federation 2001. Marisa Angelis gained recognition for Artist, Designer, Writer, Poet and depicted in a life size cut out of ‘Marisa Angelis Peoplescape Figure
The Peoplescape was the largest art exhibition ever to take place in Australia and made up of 5000 People Figures, for and about extraordinary Australian people in a once in a lifetime historic event.
Peoplescape Figure Of Marisa Angelis 2001
Video of the completed Peoplescape Figure of Marisa Angelis -Artist
Whilst Australia celebrated nation-wide, honouring the nominees, the people of ‘All Walks of Lives and Backgrounds’, with concerts, fireworks displays, school programs and events, nationally, people were busy decorating blank life-size figures – with paint, photography, poetry and many other creative forms transforming them into Peoplescape Figures.
Historic Service and Heritage Research Centre, Mitcham, South Australia
With one of the volunteers, the most delightful Julie Keay, dressed in Federation attire joined Marisa and guests for the local Project Exhibition of Nominees celebrating Federation at the Eastern Suburb Regional Historic Societies
โThe Peoplescapeโ โ Angelisโs second nomination – depicted in life size cut out and recognised for โArtist, Designer, Writer, Poet’
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Marisa Angelis with Peoplescape Figure at the Peoplescape Community Exhibition Presentation Historic Trust South Australia ยฉ Marisa Angelis -Artist.com 2001 – 2021
A website of the same name enabled the world to view Peoplescape Figures and stories.
The installation covered the landscape and figures withstood gale-force winds, rain and sunshine attracting audiences who wandered through โthe Peoplescape exhibitionโ, reading the inspirational stories of both women and men whilst enjoying the creative effort of each and every Peoplescape figure.
The ABC Television (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) broadcasted the live concert nationally from Canberra, Australiaโs capital with leading Australian entertainers celebrating the spirit of the Australian people and featured The Peoplescape exhibition.
Surviving Peoplescape Figures, were to be placed/ exhibited in The National Museum Canberra โ Australia.
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The National Council for the Centenary of Federation published a lasting legacy of the Centenary year which includes all Peoplescape Figures together with the names of nominees and the historic event.
Above: Marisa Angelisโs Peoplescape Figure / Nomination is featured in the book The Peoplescape โ Celebrating Australians by Michael Mckernan HGB Hardie Grant Books 2002 in conjunction with the National Council for the Centenary of Federation – Photos by Andrew Hobbs Photography, The figure is on the cover, page 2 and appears on page 207 (above another personโs name).
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All Artwork Images Photography, Text on Peoplescape Figure together with Blog – Images/ Photography – Text/ Story, Video Art ยฉ Marisa Angelis -Artist.com Marisa Angelis -Artist wears Necklace, Designed Created – Handmade by Marisa Angelis – Artist Painter Designer Writer Poet Photographer
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