Into the Sky - Stand firmly on the ground and look up at the sky. Under a tree, this is a special view. The leaves against the sky. It helps you dream away for a moment, take a deep breath and think of all that is possible.
Do you recognise this, can't see the forest for the trees? When I am tired, stressed or overwhelmed, the forest is the best remedy. A walk among the trees allows me to let go of everything, brings peace and order to my mind and makes me enjoy my day again.
In the series 'Birch trees', I show my love for nature. Why birches? They symbolise new beginnings, which I was also involved in at the time. I love their fresh and sophisticated look. The white, rich bark and in autumn they get the most beautiful coloured leaves, from golden yellow to dark orange and different shades of brown.
In this series, I painted the birch trees from different perspectives, as an overview, in detail or from bottom to top.
I paint with acrylic on canvas and embellish the details with oil pastel. My aim is to make the artwork interesting from a distance and up close.
Hello I’m Karin Frenay-Meyer
Since 2000 I have been living in Haarlem, the Netherlands, originally from Switzerland. I share my life with my husband Jules and my two teenage daughters.
Art and creativity have always been important in my life and my natural self-expression.
I had the luck to get trained..
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