8x8cm Impressions Tulips and Roses

Impressions.

It's full blown spring in England and one can see the change so dramatically, suddenly everything is in bloom. Daffodils appear from no where , crocuses and snowdrops pop up through the grass that has been sleeping all winter, and the TULIPS (my favourite flower) are in abundance on the window boxes, the garden beds, and pots of all shapes and sizes.They come in  all colours. Glorious, glorious, Spring.

I now understand why the folk of yore honoured the seasons so vehemently. Their life depended on them. They honoured the Solstices and the Equinoxes, all the seasons and mid seasons too. They were performed by our/ my ancestors and they are still celebrated today. 

  
Yule / Winter Solstice is on or near December 21st  here in the northern hemisphere, nights get longer and days get shorter.

Imbolc / Imbolg / Candlemas - February 2nd
Imbolc means, literally, 'in the belly' (of the Mother) and in the womb of Mother Earth new life is truly stirring, nuts and seeds symbolize new beginnings.This is when the snowdrops and crocuses push their way out of the still-cold earth.

Ostara - Spring Equinox - is on or near March 21st  light and darkness are in balance, but the light is growing stronger as days continue to grow longer. Life Energies emerge quickly now and the very air seems to vibrate with promise (this I am seeing now in my new land). Celebration is to colour eggs, as it is an ancient symbol of fertility. 

Beltaine / Beltane / May Day - May 1 

From the Irish Gaelic Bealtaine meaning Bel-fire (the fire of Bel, Celtic God of light) Beltaine is primarily a fertility festival.

Midsummer / Summer Solstice - is  on or near June 21st
Midsummer is the longest day of the year. 

Lughnasadh / Lammas - August 1
Even though Lughnasadh occurs at the warmest time of the year, it marks the time at which days become noticeably shorter and so is considered the starting point of the autumn quarter of the year. 

Mabon / Autumn Equinox - is  on or near September 21
Mabon is the time of the second harvest, when fruits are ready for collection. The land is showing clear signs of the journey towards winter. This will be a strange experience for me as my birth day is usually in Spring now it will be in Autumn.

Samhain, All Hallow's Eve, Hallowe'en - October 31
This is the Last Harvest and New Year's Eve to the ancient Celts. Samhain is also a day for honouring our ancestors, laying an extra place at the dinner table for those who have passed over to the Summerlands. In Mexico they celebrate the Day of the Dead.

 If we contemplate the Wheel of the Year, we come to recognize our own part in the eternal cycle of Life. 

We need to become conscious of our Earth so that she can heal , before it's too late.

I did a series of small 8x8cm canvases of tulips and roses , in a free impressionist style because this new season, 

here in England, 

has had a profound impact on me. 

It is also a new season of my life!

The above paintings have all be painted since I settled in England. 

They are for sale. Please e mail me on ronniebiccard@gmail.com 

for inquiries on sizes and prices .

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time for change....and changing times

time for change....and changing times.....

We are relocating from South Africa to the UK ....

we recently went  to the UK to see what was in stall for us there..

we came back and sold our beautiful house in Johannesburg...

 sad

but

I simply loved England...

I was so inspired  by the countryside that

 I painted little landscapes and little houses

  "Crooked Houses "

This series of paintings are all 30x30cm painted in Acrylic on Canvas board... Enjoy them...

Have a look at the 'crooked houses' in the fear to freedom post...
 http://ronniebiccardart.blogspot.com/2008/11/from-fear-into-freedom.html
 "For me this experience was about dreaming, about imagining; in the day, in the night and in my creations...
Where in Spain I traveled to I don't know. I just know I found fabulous places and here "my little cortija in Spain on a Finca " dream came about. NOW I 'll be even closer to Spain and may still have my little 'cortije' who knows.............

What’s hanging on my walls ….

What’s hanging on my walls ….
I suppose people often wonder what hangs on an artists walls.

Have a little peek into my private space.

All my adult life I have been fascinated with buildings. Houses and homes in particular. I have been interested in tribal arts and crafts as well. I like to "BUY HANDMADE"it is important to me because "owning something handmade is like holding a little piece of heaven right in your hand. "

The essence of the artist remains in the piece forever!

I am interested in houses, styles, tribal and handmade crafts and decor from all over the world. I have travelled to many countries and along the way collected a little something from them all.

Bedouin embroidered mirrors.

I also hang sentimental pieces of art and collectables on my wall.

Below is a painting done by my youngest daughter.

"All the world's a stage" By Lexi Biccard
I have a gypsy spirit and have moved many times in my adult life. I have lived in 17 houses since I was a student (ALOT) and I don’t think I’m THAT old.. When the nomad in me stops for a while, a home is purchased and the redecorating and fixing starts.

Its fun and I absolutely love it.

To change spaces into happy places is my best.

I love houses and buildings.

We have been in our house for four and a half years now and a lot has been done to a very sad, lonely and neglected house. But I can waffle on and on about my life story but in actual fact all I really wanted to do is let you have a peek into our home…

Pop in for tea if you’re ever in the area.

Not possible? Send me a mail and chat instead.

So lets look at whats hanging on my walls......

A flower garden made from recycled metal from trashed cars. Whats hanging on my wall? Lizards from Bali. Intricately painted. Chimenea from Mexico. (not hanging on my wall)In amoungst the trellis work are lizards made from recycled soda cans.
I love mosaic work .This is outside my Kitchen, I still have to complete to whole walkway but its back breaking work. Inspiration -Gaudi's mosaics in Barcelona. Breathtakingly beautiful.

This too does not hang on my wall!!!!
I have recently changed the colour of my lounge and I think it looks fabulous…A sea moss green .. The painting above the coach is a "family portrait." I painted it shortly after moving into our house. Richard and I are in it, our children are in it , the dogs, flowers , plants, the sun , the moon, feathers , a chameleon, a bottle of wine, a tea pot and cups, colourful cloth that I love to collect.
Red accent wall. With a beaten copper fireplace(50's). (hanging on the wall ???yep)
As you can see handwoven fabric is my best. ( not hanging on the wall though)
I do however have a small handwoven rug in the entrance hall that I bought in New Mexico.
Whats hanging on my wall in the Kitchen.... well utensils.

and
More Mosaic.



Of course my paintings are all over the house. This one is called "String Quartet"

I have converted my lounge into a gallery where I showcase my art.

This is a messed up family gallery..Not on the wall ...on the fridge... photies of us..

The entrance hall has a collection of paintings and nicknacks we have collected over the years.

In the passage hangs Bronwyn's painting ( she's my first born)
Hand made figurines by the Greenside High School Grade 10 Artclass of 2003, are placed on the window sill in the bathroom.
The inspiration for this project was the prehistoric sculpture "Venus of Willendorf."

The bathroom.. handmade metal sculpture hanging on my wall.
One of my paintings hangs above the bed, in the main bedroom.

As an artist I have far more things that hang from my walls, the ceilings, the trees, but here I have only given you a glimpse of my space and what hangs on my walls.
"MY WALLS">>> "OUR WALLS"







Please scroll right to the end I can't rid of this space!!!!