by Libby Page | Mar 23, 2017 | Berlin
Wald (pronounced Valt) is the German word for forest and it is these German Wälder (plural; pronounced Velder) that I have been exploring since the temperature rose above freezing point in these northern climes. One really cute thing about the German language is the...
by Libby Page | Feb 16, 2017 | New Work
I must admit, it was quite a shock to the system moving from sun drenched Southern France to central Berlin, in November. I had mentally prepared myself for the change in light but had overlooked what effect that would have on the colours. The journey to Berlin had...
by Libby Page | Oct 16, 2016 | New Work
Yey! I laid my brushes down at the end of last week with a sense of satisfaction and triumph. They Are Finished! Back in July I bumped into a friend of mine who asked how the paintings were coming along for my next show coming up in October. “Not great” I...
by Libby Page | Jan 30, 2016 | New Work
The phone rang… Hello? After 10 years in France I still answer the phone in my best English accent to avoid being sold frozen vegetables and the like. Errr, Bonjour? Libby Page? Ah, oui! C’est moi. I reply. It is every artist’s dream to be called up by a gallery, told...
by Libby Page | Jan 15, 2016 | New Work
WOOHOOO!! FREE SHIPPING!! As a thank you for all of your support this year I am offering free shipping until the end of January 2016. I still have a few remaining 2016 calendars and most of my limited edition prints, happy shopping!...
by Libby Page | Jan 13, 2016 | Exhibitions
**Show Cancellation** Do you ever change your mind? A complete 180° swivel of opinion? This has just happened to me about one small detail of my working practice; motivation. Some folks freeze up under the pressure of a deadline but I fall into the other camp. I need...
by Libby Page | Dec 12, 2015 | Musings
...inspired me to hope, encouraged me to continue or have simply made me laugh. “With the arrogance of youth, I determined to do no less than to transform the world with Beauty. If I have succeeded in some small way, if only in one small corner of the world, amongst...
by Libby Page | Nov 28, 2015 | New Work
Apparently there's nothing like a deadline to get you motivated... Here are three that I'll be keeping an eye on in 2016. PANORAMA Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) 20 May - *CANCELLED* This show has been cancelled Due to change of ownership at Domain St...
by Libby Page | Jun 24, 2015 | Musings
There was always a friendly rivalry between the departments of sculpture and painting at the school in London where I studied fine art. We, the sculptors, considered ourselves to be the practical, down to earth types. With a firm grasp on reality we would not be...
by Libby Page | Jun 24, 2015 | FAQ, Musings
“Let me introduce you to my friend Libby, she an Artist” I feel my toes curl slightly inside my shoes and hope my mouth is showing a natural smile rather than a grimace. “Oooo! My nephew is an artist! What kind of paintings do you make?” I pause. “She...
