“Susan, sometimes I regret impulse purchases. Not this time! I truly love this work! I unwrapped it in my sister’s presence. She gasped as a Happy Girl appeared from the wrapper “Oh I l-o-v-e it”. Gary
“SHE’S HERE! SHE’S HERE! And even more beautiful in person.” Alexine
“My print is much more beautiful than I ever expected. It looks like an original and to see that you add original pieces to make it an original is amazing! Thank you so much. I just love her!” Lisa
NOTES FROM THE ARTIST
The Happy Girls began in 2018. A thought would not go away in – and out of the studio. I need to put some happy into the world.
THE HAPPY GIRLS send out joy, inspiration, humour, curiosity. Mostly they send out love.
These paintings are an imaginative, time-consuming process. I first paint an abstract of nature, using my colours and strokes that are always embedded in my art. I then cut the painting, seeing random shapes, colours or lines I like. Pieces of all sizes from many paintings are the building blocks that become clothing, hats, birds, boots etc. and a girl develops. As I see structure, movement and flair, I imagine a story. This helps me complete the artwork.
The painting is not complete until I have thought of a name that suits her or his individual personality and write a short poem or story.
I love the process of creating these artworks.
They can put a smile on a face and joy in a heart. May one become a special piece of your heart.
