astri verdi
a birth story
I thought I was a closeted writer with a job in a cute restaurant in Amsterdam and watercolour painting as a hobby. But then I moved to Spain.
And I don't know if it's the sunny weather, the cold cervezas or my artsy friends, but slowly my (art) life began to change. It's impossible to see painting as a hobby, as it's taken over my whole life, forcing me to be as creative as possible in all aspects of it.
photo by @s.leck
Everything is temporary
I love spontaneity and the unexpected; it's what keeps my fire burnin'. That's why I have designed a practice that leaves a lot of room for 'mistakes'.
The canvas (often wood or paper) is one big experiment of shape, texture and colour. I paint to be free, and the mistakes eventually build the story of the painting.
photo by @liuyhstreets