My Creative Journey: Part 1 Landscape

It was 1973 and I was 19. My then boyfriend David introduced me to his cousin Jeremy whose father was a well known Australian painter, at an opening featuring his work. Memorized by the depiction of familiar countryside I bought my very first oil painting; a 10"x8" landscape of nearby hills and trees, painted by Peter Glass.  

Across the Park, Lower Eltham

I proudly hung my newly acquired art on the wall of my College dorm room and years later when I left Australia to live in England the painting came with me. Today it hangs in the hall along side many other beautiful landscapes that I have collected.

I never again returned to my homeland to live and that painting has comforted me for over 40 years, reminding me of where I was born and the beautiful Australian bush. When I look at it I can smell the gum leaves, hear the sound of the running creek and feel the flies buzzing around my head. 

CONTINUE THE CREATIVE JOURNEY...

written by Marjolein Brugman

Marjolein Brugman is the founder of lighterliving and Aeropilates. “lighterliving is a movement and lifestyle choice we can all make. Let’s make it simple – make one decision a day to be better and watch the small steps lead to big changes. Eat smart, stay active, and you’ll live to feel a lighter life."