Natasha von Reymond
Art from the Heart

Finished the last details of my artwork this week for my Stockholm Rooftops vernissage that was yesterday (see seperate section Stockholm Rooftops for pictures).......Tuesday night was at a fantastic seminar about building up childrens self confidence.....really interesting and I recommend everybody to see this woman (Jana Söderberg) - Thank you for some new life inspiration!

Wednesday night was out with my girlfriends at Smak Restaurangen on Oxtorsgatan.....delicious food and wine.....highly recommend this restaurant!

Friday was at my first chirstmas dinner for this year at a Scandic Hotel in Sollentuna that recently opened there....great entertainment!

and finally Saturday my Vernissage.....(which will be ongoing for 2 more weeks) followed by a cosy evening talking about life with a new friend thats full of happy energy!

Went on a 'roadtrip' with a girlfriend to Sundsvall in the weekend........we arrived on saturday and the entire city was lit up with candles!  absolutely beautiful!

We had a nice sunny day to drive up on (and considering we've had about 4 hours of sun this november this was a great feeling!) for a sunshine like me (-:

Sundsvall was celebrating a tradition they've had for a while lightening up the city with candles.....had a delicious breakfast at the Knaust Hotel right in the centre of the city followed by a soul searching meeting with an 82 year old woman that I got a lot of inspiration from.....we all have something to learn from people a lot older than us.....really interesting life she had and really interesting to spend some time with......

I got some new inspiration for my art......my upcoming exhibition is called 'Stockholm Rooftops' but I also got some great inspiration from the rooftops of Sundsvall......

Thank you Yvonne for being such a positive happy friend to be around.........since my separation I'm so greatful for all my friends that have kept my standing up.......and I'm proud of myself now to be standing up too and making my own path in life......

Always remember you are the Manager over your own life.......never blame anyone for anything that goes wrong in your life........you make your own decisions........some people can make you sad.....but its up to you to pick yourself up again.......and remember every day is a New Beginning so smile and make it a good one!

Love

Natasha

Step by step,

you are getting closer to your hearts desires...

One foot after the other,

you are getting closer to your destination...

The journey might be long and difficult at times,

But remember that each footstep belongs in the present...

walking towards the future...

Walk with passion and enthusiasm as to create, a dance of victory tomorrow...

and know that when you arrive at your destination,

you shall celebrate with old and new friends the sweet joy,

of conquering the road you chose

Patiently....

To see somebody angry, sad, happy and show all sides of their emotions and love them anyway......is when you know you've found home.

Think about it, when you make a decision, it doesn't have to be right or wrong, but just a decision that moves you forward in the right direction, and that you will feel is right in your heart and body. 

Just remember to take care of yourself and the people that care about you.

You can't love ....until you love yourself and your own company first......

and as I've said before.......Learn what you can from the past, then let it go.......the best possible future is created by doing what you love the most in the present.

Remember you can create your own reality.  Whatever picture you have in your head of how you want your future to be.......will become your reality if it is really, truely something you want.

I've always been a positive person since I was born (-:

When I moved to Sweden I wanted to learn swedish within 2 years and become an Event Manager within a few years travelling around the world......and that's exactly what I DID!

Then after many years of travelling I wanted to settle down more and become more available for my children and paint as a full time artist.....and now I am doing that too!  so remember what you wish for and put positive energy into may become your reality........so when you get what you wished for....remember to enjoy and take care of it.......

I never take anything for granted .......

Last Thursday I had a day where EVERYTHING went wrong in all areas of my life........but one thing I do know is that AFTER CHAOS COMES HARMONY AND HAPPINESS ......AND THAT'S ALWAYS WORTH FIGHTING FOR (-: 

I had two wonderful friends that at the end of the day made me a delicious dinner and wine and reminded me what life is all about.......sharing and caring and just being there when you need someone the most........

There is no love that is 100% perfect.......but when you find what feels right......then its worth fighting for it and keeping that feeling alive......but you need to keep working at it and nourish it.....don't take anything for granted.....

ENJOY, LOVE, LAUGH, AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE........BECAUSE WE ONLY GET ONE CHANCE (-:

That's my love lesson for today.......now I need to refocus on my next exhibition with my intention of making more people happy through my art..........

Who did you make happy today?

Love

Natasha

http://tv4play.se/nyheter/lokala_nyheter/varmland?videoId=1.1239607&renderingdepartment=2.40785

Tomorrow at 6.30 every hour up until 9.30 my interview will be on the local news in Värmland here from Karlstad. 

Had a couple of fantastic workshops with the children today and one person especially had a really inspiring story to share.  See attached link.

I truely hope that http://www.svd.se/kulturnoje/nyheter/artikel_3552503.svd#preambleend

the attached article will create a lot more culture in our schools here in Sweden and its a true pleasure to be part of this creative schools project.  I hope to do this all over again during 2010.

Keep inspiring and be inspired!

Check out competition with Hjärt-lungfonden as well

http://www.hjart-lungfonden.se/sv/Kampanjer/Plotsligt-hjartstopp/Tavla-och-vinn/

A lot has happened since I wrote last time in all areas of my life but here I will just write about my art life........I've been in Örebro one week with my art workshops with children between the age of 12-15, fantastic inspiring week.  I'm so impressed with the children producing art in just 90 minutes and expressing themselves in a way they may not have thought of before.

My Vernissage and exhibition is still on show at Radisson Blu Royal Park Hotel in Frösundavik so if you get time to check it out I recommend a delicious lunch up in the restaurant combined with an art tour.......

Now I'm in Karlstad this week for more workshops with Internationella Engelska Skolan and I promise when I get back I'll update my website with photos of what I've been producing with the children......

Todays quote..........

Remember life is not about how many breaths you take.....

It's about the moments that take your breath away....

Hello world.....

Back again.......how do people get time to blogg every day?!

I'm impressed!

Celebrating one year as a full time artist and loving it!

I won't talk about my private life on this blog because I find private life is exactly that.....private.

However, I will let you into my art world which is a place I like to be.

I am currently working daily with preparation for my upcoming vernissage (well 3 different vernissage actually). My Heart is your Heart is coming up on the 24th of September at the Radisson Blu Royal Park Hotel.  Second on the 26and 27th of September at Jungfrusund Marina on Ekerö and thirdly November 5th at Galleri 21 in Östermalm and a 2 week exhibition.

I'm also preparing for a one week workshop in Örebro next week meeting 480 children between the ages of 12-15.......I will start a section on this site called International Engelska Skolan with photos from each day and updates of the progress of the workshops......

Today I'm sending off the rest of my invitations for my vernissage, printing my portfolio, updating all art teachers with the set up of my workshop programme, planning set up of how we're going to finish off the term at each school or at the Radisson Blu Royal Park Hotel.

My photos of my art workshops with the Internationella Engelska Skolar will be updated on this site.

When I have my children every second week I paint a lot with them too. It's a nice social way of enjoying quality time together via art.  Especially my boys that are so active and sporty, its a good contrast for them to get their creative brain working too.

I realise now that when we think we've reached out limit......we still have so much more to give.......I don't think I have a limit......or if I do, I havn't reached it yet.  I get so much back with working with children. They put life in perspective and remind us what's important in life too......being here and NOW. Otherwise we're easily thinking about what we've done or what we have to do.......what's important is here and NOW.  

My favourite quote is: 

Learn what you can from the past, then let it go.......the best possible future is created by doing what you love the most in the present.

Think about it........

//Natasha

Just wrote a HUGE LONG Blogg report and managed to not publish it......so here goes a new try!!!!

Had a park exhibition last weekend in Vitabergsparken here in Stockholm.  You can see a few photos from the weekend on my site.  A lovely couple from Stockholm/Gothenberg bought my Stockholm by night painting as well as "Constant Change". It's great making people happy and giving some inspiration via art. 

I also want to say a big thank you to Charlotta Malhotra who is a freelance journalist for Family Living as well as a few other magazines and newsapapers.  http://marianova.com/users/charlottamalhotra/blog/basta-konsten

You can see her Blogg for more details.  Wonderful inspirational woman with a lot of projects in her life. Looking forward to working with you more this autumn.

Have had a couple of meetings with 2 wonderful woman that run Galleri 21, Skeppargatan 21  in Östermalm.  We have booked 2 upcoming art exhibitions.  One this november with my Stockholm Inspiration theme.

Will also be holding an extra exhibition May-June 2010 in connection with the royal wedding here in Stockholm. My theme will be based on the royal wedding in Storkyrkan. More info will follow on my website under Upcoming Exhibitions.

I'm currently painting a new series for the Radisson SAS Royal Park Hotel www.royalparkhotel.se with my Stockholm Inspiration theme. I thought this would suit during the stay of the EU delegates at the hotel.

I love painting my interpretation of Stockholm buildings and all the amazing roof tops of the city.

I have also had a meeting recently with the founder of Tellusart.  I have been asked to participate in their global art project as well as phase 3 of their global journey.

Scandinavia – Phase 3 of Global journey

Bellmanhouse, Royal National City Park of Haga, Stockholm, 19th-24th August 2009

Exhibition of artwork by children and artists from Scandinavia and the Indian Subcontinent on Environmental Issues and Global Warming. Also, creative workshop for artists and children.

Programme 19 Aug, 1pm

Inauguration of Exhibition - artwork from Scandinavia and Indian Subcontinent on ‘Global Warming, Nature and Environment’; Talks and inspiration by participants, guests and experts.

20 – 24 Aug 11am – 6pm

Art workshop for Indian and Scandinavian artists in parallel with exhibition at Bellmanhouse.

23 – 24 Aug 11am-6pm

Open creative workshop for children and young artists on environmental issues.

Thank you for beleiving in me.

As always remember to,

Love who you are,

Love what you do,

and love the people that stand close to your heart.....

//Natasha

http://www.engelska.se/news.php?news_id=497&news_type=school&school_id=13

Received a grant from Kulturrådet via Internationella Engelska Skolan which will enable me to do art workshops with children aged from 12-15 years.  I'm so excited to be able to do this project with Internationella Engelska Skolan. See their website for more details.

I'm also currently producing more art for the Radisson SAS Royal Park Hotel in Solna www.royalparkhotel.se , have an exhibition planned with Maja Wallenberg this autumn as well as another exhibition at Galleri 21 in Östermalm.

A busy art autumn lies ahead and I'm ready with energy and inspiration!!!

Saw a film on Saturday - Into the Wild - based on a true story about a top student that gave up all his belongings and wealth to go into the Alaska wildlife -

A favourite quote he wrote after being along in the wild for a couple of years

"Happiness is not real unless it is shared"

So true, we are meant to share our happiness and constantly need to encourage the people we love so that they, in turn,  get inspired to help and inspire others.

Natasha

I'm so happy with my Vernissage last Tuesday!

Great mixture of guests from various companies.

I feel very moved by the great response I got from everybody and especially that people felt my positive energy I put into my art.

Me being able to sell my art helps me with supporting my other company Kids Earth Fund Sweden (see tag Kids Earth Fund for more information).  This is my way of being able to help as many children as I can around the world, and the way I can do this is via my art.  That is my main mision with selling my art.

I paint to spread happiness and positive energy and to create a piece of art that gives a special touch to the environment it hangs in.

But a deeper meaning is that proceeds from my art go back to kids helping kids around the world and that's very motivating and satisfying when I paint.

The Radisson SAS Royal Park Hotel are absolutely wonderful to work with and it was a pleasure to have my vernissage with them in connection with the showing of their new rooms by Louise Nilsson.

www.royalparkhotel.se

Within the next few days I will be updating my website so you can see the mingle photos and photographs of all the art I had at my Vernissage.  I sold 11 paintings and the paintings that are left can been seen in my permanent exhibition on the bottom floor corridors of the Radisson SAS Royal Park Hotel in Solna.

Hugs

Natasha