Thursday 10 June 2010

Mariska Meijers











Today I am inspired by the artwork and words of Mariska Meijers. I have posted some of her lovely paintings and images of her creative space above.

In her own words...

"I collect, tower and pile stuff. I just can't help it. My house is like an over sized mood board. I hardly have room to manoeuvre. I admire people with empty houses and just can't figure out how they do it. I need my stuff, it inspires me, it is part of my life..."

I'm with you Mariska, all the way!!
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43 comments:

  1. FairyFiligree10 June 2010 at 17:41

    Good morning and this is such a colourful post. Mariska is a new name to me, although very, very similar to mine. So this is a combination of Marisa and Marika :)But I had never ever heard it before. Thank you for bringing us this new person and her creativity. I tend to agree with Mariska - bare places are boring. I can never understand where people living in bare places manage to put the things of their life.

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  2. Louise (Table Tonic)10 June 2010 at 20:20

    Mariska is heaven - and as lovely as she is talented. A true artist.
    xLouise
    PS As I write this comment, my keyboard is bathed in "Anna Pink", from your blog background... gorgeous!

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  3. Anonymous10 June 2010 at 20:52

    I love her colorful artwork and her quote ~ I bet her house is an interesting space! xo

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  4. GLENDA CHILDERS10 June 2010 at 21:11

    What a great description - "collect, pile and tower" ~ It makes me smile.

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  5. A Flair for Vintage Decor10 June 2010 at 21:13

    Love her creative space-- and enjoy hearing her quote about it and her real life view!

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  6. Peta Rudd10 June 2010 at 21:25

    Anna, thank you for introducing me to so many great artists! You have fantastic taste!

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  7. jules @ The Diversion Project10 June 2010 at 21:41

    Fantastic post, i love Mariska's work. She's also one of the loveliest girls around! jules

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  8. Anonymous10 June 2010 at 21:47

    Really beautiful, colourful paintings... They are so fresh and bright, how could they not uplift your mood... I like the idea of living with a lot of stuff, but I just can't quite do it!
    :) Flick

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  9. Unknown10 June 2010 at 22:24

    Wow! Her art is full of energy! Our home is our temple and we feel like adorning it. I take part of this feeling! Thanks for the lovely post and for letting me know Mariska work. Bela.

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  10. the gardener's cottage10 June 2010 at 22:42

    hi anna,

    i love the idea that her house is one giant mood board. i bet it's gorgeous.

    ~janet

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  11. Lilacandgrey10 June 2010 at 22:47

    Wow these are really beautiful! I love all the colors :)
    The first one is my fave :)

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  12. Janell @ House of Fifty10 June 2010 at 23:04

    These are gorgeous! The colors and detailing makes me think one would look lovely in my home! Janell

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  13. La Maison Fou10 June 2010 at 23:11

    Love the senond to the last composition. The color, texture and styling is great!
    L.

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  14. Gwen Driscoll10 June 2010 at 23:36

    These are just beautiful and amazing. Thank you for sharing. I love her work.

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  15. shiree segerstrom11 June 2010 at 00:04

    Beautiful. And inspiring concept boards. Shiree Segerstrom

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  16. Unknown11 June 2010 at 00:21

    Love Mariska's work. So great to see it here, through your "eyes".

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  17. Catherine11 June 2010 at 00:30

    I love this art, thank you for sharing! I agree with Mariska as well, my things are my inspiration. Not out of materialism, but because for me they document my life. Whether it's a piece of art that my father made or whether I make it, collect it from my travels all over the world, or scavenge through various garage sales, thrift shops, antique shops and Goodwill's to find something precious! I have come to set apart the frivolous (mostly new objects) from my prized objects.

    I have done many pencil drawings of my spaces, I should scan and post one day as well. Check out my blog if you have a moment: InspireBohemia.blogspot.com

    Thanks again for sharing, I enjoy viewing your blog!

    ~Catherine
    Inspire Bohemia

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  18. 小妮旅遊日誌11 June 2010 at 01:47

    wonderful!

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  19. Rebecca Gibbs11 June 2010 at 02:08

    Fun & Insipring pieces...Thanks for sharing! Rebecca-gibbgabb.blogspot.com

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  20. Arlene Grasman11 June 2010 at 03:40

    I have the gift to clutter and pile stuff too!
    Great to see it through the lens of art.
    I love doing posts about art.

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  21. Socorro Costa11 June 2010 at 07:07

    Very beautiful your blog. Its sales are international? Moro in Brazil and I liked it much of its style.

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  22. MANDY11 June 2010 at 07:30

    So beautiful, I really love her mood board.

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  23. Mon Alisa Design11 June 2010 at 07:56

    I love her work too! x

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  24. Helena - A Diary of Lovely11 June 2010 at 08:06

    I love Mariska's work, and besides being so talented she is a very sweet lady too!

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  25. Kathysue11 June 2010 at 09:07

    Anna I was just over at Mariskas blog and she referred to your blog. She and I both followed you when we first came to blog land. I think you have twin admirers!!! Love your work and I am new to her blog and I can see she is verrrry creative, Kathysue

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  26. C. Anne11 June 2010 at 09:39

    How true, I would love to live pure scandinavian style with just washes of white & neutrals and the barest essentials but I love displays, vignettes and collections too much! The details in her artwork certainly reflect her colourful surroundings. Beautiful!

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  27. Sarah B11 June 2010 at 12:24

    I'm a follower of Mariska - her work is wonderful!

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  28. Mariska Meijers12 June 2010 at 15:07

    All these wonderful responses are like rocket fuel. It is Saturday morning 7 am now here in Amsterdam and I am off to my studio on my bike joyful and inspired. Thank you! xoxo

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  29. Unknown12 June 2010 at 19:10

    Such a great creative space! Have a sweet day!

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  30. Blighty13 June 2010 at 05:13

    I love this post, I really want to get a pinboard and cover it with lovely pictures straightaway! I love all the gorgeous colours in your blog, fab! B

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  31. Tracy13 June 2010 at 05:18

    You've inspired me to go paint today with some bright colors. Love your blog.
    Tracy

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  32. Karena13 June 2010 at 05:59

    I adore her bright fun works of art!! She is a delight!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  33. T Karpa13 June 2010 at 08:28

    Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful paintings!

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  34. Francine Gardner14 June 2010 at 09:52

    Fun bright work. My office is the only room where i let "stuff" lying around...overwhelmed with books, magazines, samples...

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  35. Laura14 June 2010 at 10:32

    Thanks for sharing....beautiful and inspiring!


    http://lovelyhappythings.blogspot.com/

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  36. Renae Moore15 June 2010 at 11:29

    I have never heard of Mariska but her work is stunning!

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  37. Kelle Dame15 June 2010 at 13:26

    Her blog is a daily read for me. Her story is so inspiring and I love that she works from her minds eye.

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  38. Kelle Dame15 June 2010 at 13:26

    Her blog is a daily read for me. Her story is so inspiring and I love that she works from her minds eye.

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  39. Alex D'ori21 June 2010 at 05:29

    Wow, very colorfull collection! Very cute! I also never heard of Marishka but all her works are nice!

    Keep this way!
    Alex D'ori
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  40. Debra Turner2 July 2010 at 19:36

    Wonderful vivid eye candy!

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  42. Cristin // Simplified Bee16 July 2010 at 09:26

    Love her beautiful, cheery work!

    xo,
    cristin

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