It's Sunday... You know what that means... Another SUNDAY STUDIO TOUR!!!
This week we will be featuring the work of Belle DeMont
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| Belle in her Studio |
Belle is preparing for her first ever SOLO SHOWCASE with us titled: When the Veil is at it's Thinnest, happening at Argyle Fine Art in October.
Getting ready for the show, we asked Belle...
How do you decide what to make/paint/draw/etc?
I am constantly taking pictures of things outside that inspire me and sketching in my sketchbook. After I have my various ideas, I just narrow it down to what I am most inspired by. And I am always looking at other artists for inspiration.
I am constantly taking pictures of things outside that inspire me and sketching in my sketchbook. After I have my various ideas, I just narrow it down to what I am most inspired by. And I am always looking at other artists for inspiration.
What’s a typical day in the studio look like to you?
I like to wake up early with my cat Hazel and then we make coffee and get to painting! I find my best work comes in the morning.
What’s your favourite thing/part of your studio?
Probably that I have all my things around me. I have so many trinkets and candles and little crafts I’ve made. I am sure it would be a minimalist’s nightmare, but I love being surrounded by all my things.
How would you describe your art process in three words or less?
Energetic, Fickle, Obsessive
Do you have any advice to offer/ best piece of advice you’ve received?
“You come from a long line of people that work really hard at whatever they’re doing, so you should probably do the same. “ -My mama! I used to run on the idea that art was this free, intuitive thing, which I now know to be false (for me at least). I now study and practice and plan and organize and it has made my art practice much better.
What is something people may not know about you?
I have two published children's books! One of them I wrote (I Love My Purse) and the other I illustrated (Little Tree by the Sea).
Who's your favourite local artist? / a local artist you admire?
Oh my gosh, too many to pick a favourite, so I will say two who inspire me in my own practice. As a landscape painter, I must lead with A.F.A’s own Gordon MacDonald, who is the master of cloud paintings. I can’t wait for his show later this month.
I also must mention Susan Wood, who was both my professor at NSCAD and a truly profound and inspiring artist who was deeply connected to the natural world.
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| Belle DeMont, The Fog is Rolling in, Oil on Canvas, 24"x30" |
THANK YOU SO MUCH BELLE ♥ WE CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR SHOWCASE
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