Written by Hi, my name is Sibella. I currently live in the United States (Indiana), but was born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a small country in South-Eastern Europe. My artistic interests reach as far back as early childhood. I was always up to creating something even if it meant a mess! In Bosnia, I also received my art and education degree.
I took a long break from painting in the times when Bosnia went through war in the beginning of the 90’s until about 2006 when I finally felt settled, safe and at home in the U.S.
At the present time I focus on painting in watercolor and soft pastel. I choose subjects that spark my interest and inspiration, and those can be people, landscapes, cityscapes, animals, still objects, flowers, etc. etc. I have a huge file of photos that I want to paint from and would most likely need another lifetime to complete them all! I am currently remodeling my home office and turning it into my very own, little studio and can’t wait to complete it. My favorite watercolor paints are Winsor & Newton and I prefer Arches cold press 140 lb paper. I use a variety of brushes, my favorite being Winsor & Newton bamboo brushes.
I start my watercolors with lightly sketching a subject with a pencil and then I continue with adding washes and details until I reach desired effect. I love watercolor because it’s a very playful medium and I am constantly learning something new through trial and error. Being a pastelist most of my artistic life I strived for precision and accuracy, and even though watercolors can be very clean and precise, I like mine to kind of run their own course. I am not much concerned about making a mistake and that’s how I find freedom in watercolor painting – it’s truly liberating!
I also paint in acrylic, mixed media, pencil and ink. I recently started practicing calligraphy and really loving it. For me it’s all about mood and inspiration. I am also interested in other forms of expression and creativity, such as poetry, stained glass, pottery and jewelry making. I love baking, gourmet cooking (you can visit my food blog which I no longer maintain, but has some good recipes!), gardening, knitting and the list goes on… I love to listen music while I create and sometimes music sparks a painting idea in my mind.
I enjoy making friends with people from all over the world. With my art I want to promote Love for ALL People, Love for Nature and Animals, Mutual Respect and Kindness Without Borders.
I invite you to join me in my journey of art and creativity!
With Love To You All,
Sibella
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I’ve been doodlewashed! 🙂
Please check out my friend Charlie’s blog doodlewash.com for his wonderful work and featuring watercolorists from all over the world!
Thanks for sharing. Wonderful. 🙂
So glad you liked Sibella’s work! Thanks! 😃
Thank you! 🙂
Hi Sibella, I love your phylosiphy of love for ALL!❣I enjoyed reading your story and seeing your beautiful art! I enjoy the color palettes you choose. Best of luck with your remodeling and new studio 😀.
Hi Jessica! Thank you! 🙂
I am so pleased that I was given the opportunity to share my little story and some of my art here. I try to live by the motto that love is the beginning, the journey and the final destination.The studio is coming together slowly. 🙂 Thanks again for your kind words! <3
Beautiful work. I’m a new follower.
Yay to the follow! Thanks Teri! 😃
Thanks so much, Teri! 🙂
Sibella, your love for nature and animals comes shining through in you exquisite watercolor. Thank you for sharing. Thank you Charlie.
Thanks so much Sharon! Glad you liked Sibella’s work! 😃
Hi Sharon, thanks so much! This warms my heart! 😊💓
You have a new follower on Instagram and Facebook Sibella! Your art is beautiful. Thank you for sharing Sibella’s art Charlie! 🙂
Yay to the follow! Thanks so much, Susan! 😃
Hi Susan, thanks so much! 🙂
Sibella is so talented, I’m so happy to see her doodlewashed Charlie! Sibella I love hearing more of your story and I agree that the fun of using watercolor is letting them do their thing. 💕
Yay Eileen! So happy you’re already a Sibella fan! 😃
Hey Eileen! Thanks so much! I was glad to share and so glad we agree about watercolors doing their little thing! 😀💓
Your work is absolutely gorgeous, Sibella! I love the perspective of the bridge painting 🙂
Glad you liked Sibella’s work! Thanks Harrison! 😃
Thanks so much Harrison! 😊
Sibella, you are an artist of the world and your exuberance explodes from the page. Your watercolors are delicate, a quality I think is hard to achieve.
Hello, Sharon! Thanks so very much! I think this is one of the most beautiful compliments I have ever received. I’m touched! 😌💞
You are welcome. It’s sincerely deserved.
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Beautiful watercolor paintings. Adore the puppy painting, you really captured a cute expression and personality. Thank you so much for sharing such lovely talent.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words! 😊
Love ya Sibella, and am sooooo envious of your amazing talent.
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Love you too my friend and what about your talent?! Your art and poetry is wonderful and you know how much I love it!!! <3
Awww, thanks for the encouragement Sibella. I’m just not much of a ‘process’ girl. I would like to reach a high level very soon, but these things take years of training.
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Love those blue flowers…almost photographic…wonderful work. Now Following!
yay to the follow! Thanks Janina! 😃