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Scissors, Colour and the Joy of Making: What Rex Ray Taught Me
When Art Feels Like a Spark Some artists feel like kindred spirits the moment you encounter their work. For me, Rex Ray was one of those rare, electrifying discoveries. His art, bursting with colour, rhythm and unapologetic joy felt like a personal invitation to loosen up, lean in and let playfulness lead. I still remember that first encounter with his work: the thrill, the lift, the sense of possibility. It was like someone had cracked open a window in my creative brain. Lea
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Oct 24, 20253 min read
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Finding Your Happy Place: The Magic of Flow
Have you ever lost track of time while doing something you love? That's the magic of flow! It's that sweet spot where your skills perfectly
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Jan 16, 20256 min read
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Listening to your art: How to tell when a painting speaks 'Done'.
One question I often hear is, "How do you know when a painting is finished''? This question shows how fascinating and complex the...
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Feb 18, 20246 min read
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Beyond the Brush
Hello there, After a hectic few weeks, I've been taking some time to play and experiment more creatively. Playing with new colour...
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Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Welcome to my first blog post
Finding My Artistic Style Hello there I'm Kathryn McFarlane and I create multi-layered, abstract paintings, using colour as a means of...
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Jun 25, 20223 min read
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