I have come to realize that I can not improve things in my life by just cutting out the bad, I need to increase the intake of good. This year I decided to keep the weeds in our yard at … Read More
This Artis, Kerstin Maxwell, is running short of time (how typical!) and will bless you with three-in-one! 🙂 First I want to introduce you to Quiet Summer Eve. This painting translates the image of “Kvarnen” (the Mill) at Turbinhusön in … Read More
My fourth reveal this month is named Stone Wall Baltak. The concecption of this painting took place while enjoying a walk in the hamlet of Baltak at the outskirts of Tidaholm, my childhood town in Sweden. Stone walls are very common … Read More
My third reveal this August is Pansies in Crocks. An oil painting that translates the image of flowerage outside a Swedish dwelling, which is so typical and so charming! This creation was inspired by the photograph outside my cottage at Hackebo … Read More
This is Kerstin Maxwell Art’s second reveal this August; Summer Sails. This piece is also part of My Sweden collection. An oil painting that takes me to the Swedish coast. Some of my most memorable times has been while padling, … Read More
Simple Beauty is the name of this 8.3″ x 11.6″ OIL painting, inspired by the photo I took at my sister’s place Gransiken in Sweden many years ago. I have always been drawn to the image and decided to translate … Read More
We all experience guilt and pain but JOY IS ALLOWED. Guilt and pain is something most of us experience. I am definitely one of those people! Why do I feel it? How? Is it a “required emotion” for a moral, … Read More
Does a rule cancel out freedom or support it? This morning I ponder upon how rules fit within this life of freedom. Can I live with rules? Do rules have value or a purpose? Can the freedom seeking Kerstin Maxwell … Read More
When you realise that you’re in a groove – oh what a thrill! The excitement! Joy and Delight!!! So let me tell you about it 🙂 Not long ago I was NOT in a groove. As an artist, that is … Read More
My apologies! The first blog…even though it’s true…let’s say “I just wasn’t inspired”! So here comes another Intro 🙂 My life is about living in freedom; knowing that I am loved and loving others. As far as “the religious stuff” … Read More