Sofie Skapski
Welcome
That Galiano Feeling
Spring is Everywhere
After the dreariness of winter, spring is such a joy. Fresh furled leaves, bird song, delicate blossoms, and soft sunshine are all such an inspiration. Time in the studio is magically enticing. This year I am embracing slow living in the studio – approaching each new paining with mindfulness and intention. Each painting is like a fresh, new offering of spring celebrating life here on Vancouver Island.
Sky Dance
New Works
Oil and Cold Wax
Cold wax medium is a mixture of white unbleached beeswax and odourless mineral spirits. When mixed, it gives oil paint a buttery consistency for painting thickly with texture, and hastens the drying time. I use palette knives and have developed a few distinctive painting methods including mosaic, contour, and layering. These methods can all be combined in one painting or used on their own depending on how the subject speaks to me.
