In the moment of wandering I feel

the tender touch of the natural strenght -

the many melodies of the colours -

My eyes get tired if the Beaty

strong motions seize the brush

Maire Ruotsalainen

 

Exhibition activities during Summer 2008, see: Exhibitions >> Next Exhibition >>

Sources of inspiration

Wild chervils are my love

Petal –
Petal has settled on a brittle branch of dried wild chervil - morning dew-
Spring morning.
Off they went together to change and to wander in different times and unities of the year like the wings of a butterfly.

Wandering in the nature, explore the nature. Walking with the dogs, hiking in Lapland. Going with “eyes open” and observing small things making mental notes as well as taking notes.

I do most of the works on the spot. The colours and the atmosphere can best be captured by simplifying, taking only the essentials.

Thaw – rosehips on the edge of a ditch

Buckthorns – in the surfs of the Björköby-shores

Dried brances of wild chervils – in the moonlight and covered with frost

Orchid – In the wind of Öland

Music gives strength, joy of doing, colour tones, strong movement of the brush, quick and light touch.

Painting a watercolour painting is a continuous challenge. The difficulty and quick and interesting techniques. Does not need to wait for an inspiration.

”Practice and doing makes perfect”

Water, colour and fire of emotions – A gentle touch