IRENE MACFARLANE Diploma of Art, Dundee Scotland
“I was a trained artist/designer when I was young and have taught in School both in Scotland and N.Z. in the seventies. For many years because of family commitments I did not have the time or the money to indulge in art.
In my forties I became interested in Spiritual work and now the art and the Spiritual work have combined. At present I love having the time to paint for my own pleasure and to help, heal and inspire others.
My oil paintings have changed from being realistic to more abstract / creative. I use a palette knife, rubber tools, my fingers and some brush work. Oil paints give me the intensity of colour and atmosphere that I love. Often there is no plan before I start a painting as to what each picture will be about. The subject and images seem to mysteriously appear as I go along. Many of my paintings contain images of flowers, birds, faces, insects and symbols without my deliberate input. People interpret the images in different ways. I call this Art at Soul level as it comes from within and nothing is copied.
My paintings are all completely one off originals.”
