Personal narratives and experiences.
“I still remember the first time I encountered encaustic art—it was like a whispered secret, a hidden language that spoke directly to my soul. As I delved deeper, I discovered a world of vibrant colours, textures, and symbolism that seemed to echo my own story.”
Discover the transformative power of encaustic art, where each piece symbolizes resilience, healing, and emotional renewal. Through the painstaking process of layering wax and breaking down emotional barriers, these artworks reflect the beauty of life amidst its challenges.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Shankar Puri interviews abstract South African painter Leonie Edna Brown, who shares her profound story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding solace in art’s healing power.
Pain is real but so is hope…Those who have suffered this violent crime of rape feel ashamed and guilty. Despite all we know today about psychology, the psychology of rape, i.e.: that it is not a sexual but a violent crime and the fact that women who have suffered this horrible fate were not at fault, so many of them persist, for years afterwards, in feeling guilty and ashamed of themselves. I guess, that is the main point, that rape is a crime that damages the self esteem and dignity of a person at the deepest levels.
Recently an acquaintance made the comment that they wished they could live my life. In this person’s eyes it seemed as if my life was perfect…great husband, happily married, beautiful house, dogs, horses, and creating art.
In the back of my mind I thought; Would you be willing to pay the price that I had to pay to get where I am now?
Sometimes I despair, and I wish God was a Fairy God-mother with a magic wand. Just magicking it all away. But unfortunately, He doesn’t. He leads us into deeper waters so that we can learn to trust Him in the Storm.
If you grew up in an alcoholic home, you never know what to expect from one day to the next. When one or both parents struggle with addiction, the home environment is predictably unpredictable
Weeping might last all night, but JOY comes in the morning.
A very personal and close interview with the artist.
Learn more about her story and why she paint what she does.
