acrylic and mixed media
Tell us a little about yourself and what you do.
Born in Noumea, New Caledonia, I moved in Sydney in 2003 to
be with my husband.
Being a Graphic Designer for years, I had the desire to draw
and paint again and needed to be in touch with the surface and decided to paint
with my hand.
My
artwork embraces the natural surroundings by creating and integrating the
colour, texture, energy and emotion we experience from the land and the people.
It is the inter relationships of the environment and human activity that is the
focal point of my art making.
Meli Melo
acrylic and mixed media
Who (or what) inspires you to do what you love in your own creative
business?
There are a few artists that I like in terms of the colours
they used and also the reason why they started to paint.
Romero Britto is an amazing inspiration for me
as his style is bold and joyful.
The other person who has opened the realm of paint for me is
a Canadian artist called Kardif. Her
use of textures and colours as well as the story I read in her painting gave me
the desire to express myself and share my story.
Where do you get your inspiration from when you design/paint?
I always start with mixing the paint or playing with
textures. I try not to have a definite vision of the artwork but let the
artwork take me on a journey. Every colour, textures are like words in a book,
they are telling a story and the viewer is the one getting the information he
needs by looking or reading it.
It is a different approach with commission artwork where I
have to connect with the client and what they are trying to tell.
What are the five words that people who know you would use to
describe you?
Colourful, Passionate, Creative, Caring, Enthusiastic
Tell us about your very first job and what path have you taken since
then?
Looking after kids during school holidays in playground
facility.
From then my passion for graphic design, arts and colours as
well as holistic medecine has allowed me to connect with children and adults to
show them the world of colours and the emotions that comes out of it.
As an Artist, what is your biggest frustration?
Time and space.. I could paint all day
I just finished a course with MoMA (Museum of Modern Art in
New York) and tried oils and was frustrated with the smell and the length of
time it takes to dry.
Tahitian Dreaming
40x40"
Mixed Media and Acrylic
Tell us about how you prioritise your work.
Painting, drawing, creating is like breathing and I need it
to feel alive.. So people need to walk, go overseas but for me it is a piece of
paper, canvas and colours that will make me happy.
I consider all of my work a priority, inspiration and
creativity are not a switch on button and I need to be in the space to be able
to express myself.
How do you connect with other artists, and your customers (i.e. how
do you network)?
Once or twice per month, I will visit an Art Gallery to learn
more about the artists in Australia and because I am a Pinterest fan, I always
find well known artist on the web.
My customers are from facebook, my website and blog as well
as referrals.. Hope I will be able to have an exhibition sooner than later to
showcase myself.
My Picasso's inspiration
Tell us about your upcoming project with ArtSHINE?
My passion for colours and textures has been there for ever.
2 – 3 years ago after finishing a Surface Diploma, I had the desire to
tap into the emotion of colours and textures. This was an amazing discovery to
see that we are drawn to colours and textures depending of our state of mind
and that they could help us deal with which ever emotions was sitting in the
space.
I am very proud and honoured to post a monthly article as a guest blog on
the ArtSHINE community about colours & passion.
240mm × 118mm
acrylic and mixed media
What advice can you offer other creative people who are just
starting out and following their passions?
Believe in your dreams.
My moto is “ It always seems impossible until it is done”
Sunshine Colours - 2012
610mm x 712mm, Acrylic, Oils and mixed media
What dreams do you still want to achieve or fulfil in your life?
I would like to have a school where I can teach people to
open their creativity.
Have my own brand of products
What is your proudest moment so far?
Having a solo exhibition in October 2011
Who do you most want to meet and why?
Claire Desjardins because if her use of colours and
the joy I have in looking at her art
Breathing
40x40"
Mixed Media and Acrylic
What is the most important lesson in life that you have learned?
Do what you love and don’t worry about the rest!!
What book are you reading right now, and do you have a book you
would like to recommend?
I am reading “Dying to be me” by Anita Moorjani
This book is not only about cancer but also about us coming
back to life itself.
Sorted by Lissanne Olivier
I have done so much in my office and in my painting using
this book. I have found tools in the draws to add texture on the canvas.. This
has help me as well to remove all the negative stuff in my life, office and
emails.. to only have the time for was real..
Escape
36x36" - Cotton Duck Canvas
Mixed Media and Acrylic
2010
Where do we find you and your Art? (list stores & links,
websites )
Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/artonsurface/
Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/ArtOnSurface
Art on
Surface website:
Infinite
Creations:
http://infinitecreations.com.au/shopping-centre/category/art-for-sale/pascale-rajek/
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