Other Artists and Mixism

Laura Daniels

I recently attended one of the demonstrations Marilyn held for the Bexely Arts Council. I was inspired by the work she began and the work on show. Since then I have created several "Mixism" style paintings.

The first is one that is very close to my heart. I play cricket, and it is a massively important part of my life. I play for a women’s team, a boys team and a men’s team and I coach young children and older girls around my local borough. The painting is of a cricketer, a bowler, in the end position. The colour used to paint the figure shows how I feel when I am playing cricket, especially bowling, as this is what I primarily do.

The 'explosion' in the painting shows the explosive feelings I encounter when playing cricket. The 'wings' show that when I am bowling (well!) I feel as though I could do anything - even fly!

This painting has allowed me to express how I feel when playing cricket like no words ever could. I had wanted to paint a bowler for a long time, but never felt I could express the way I felt adequately with only paint.

Rochelle Ellis

Following a demonstration that I attended given by Marilyn, to the Dunstable Art Society in 2007, I felt inspired to paint using the Mixism techniques.

The painting below is one of several that I have since painted using Mixism.

I decided to call the painting 'Fresh' because the painting was completely different from what had done before, so its like a fresh start.

Starting at the top left hand corner, and across diagonally, you will see the chin, neck, left shoulder, a forearm and hand of a woman. Within this abstract figurative area are the colours portraying my emotions.

FRESH

by Rochelle Ellis

Portrait of my brother

by Rochelle Ellis

Other Artists and Mixism