Art helps us know ourselves, it reflects our story back to us. Abstract art helps us explore the less tangible parts of ourselves as well as reminding us that creativity comes in all forms. It poses questions only our minds can answer.

Samantha Mackay, the artist behind the Gift of Art Shop, struggled to find her creative path until she was able to let go of all the 'rules' of creativity, and what it meant to make art. These small A5 artworks remind all of us that creativity and art-making need not be a large creative endeavour to paint something that's 'real'.

Art can be anything, as long as we allow it space to emerge.

Samantha feels art home with a paint brush in her hand, allowing her intuition to guide her as to colour, gesture and texture. She loves never knowing what the end product will look like, and how feels like a guided intuitive process than recreating a specific vision.

She learns something about herself every time she paints and is pleased that she can now share her creations.

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Testimonial:

“I purchased a piece of original artwork for a friend in Canada and she absoluely loves it. It was energetic but also exuded a sense of warmth and calmness.” Sandy from Auckland.