Hey Beauties, I made a short introduction video to share my creative inspirations and a bit about how and why I am an artist. I talk about my love of Eastern Philosophy and fairytales. How it was almost impossible not to be an artist even though I did try to have a 'normal job' for a few years.

This video is a narrated walk-through of one of my creative journals. This Journal relates to a new series of Monochrome paintings called Origin Stories. The Journal is titled Now You Are Here. The title and text in the book take inspiration from the end scenes from one of my favourite films, 'Synecdoche New York'. In the sequence, Philip Seymour-Hoffman walks through a series of shots slowly; over the top, you can hear Diane Weist saying, "Now you are here, now you are here..." This audio often plays in my head when I am trying to refocus on the present moment. I use sketchbooks as a way to get into this place of focusing on the present moment. This practice of sketch journaling has evolved into this way of working, and I have come to love the finished books as objects in their own right. This book and the accompanying series of paintings started with dried flowers. I have always loved collecting and looking at dried flowers, and I have also been thinking about ageing and wisdom recently. As we age, certain memories start to mean more to us, so I wanted to bring in some of my childhood memories to explore those that shaped how I see the world. Origin Stories The series consists of 7 monochrome paintings; Silver Birch, Vallis, Retrospective, Perhaps, Head in the Clouds, Travelling Without Moving, and Outsider. They will be exhibited at The Other Art Fair in November 2021. Thanks for watching - let me know what you think in the comments :) Find out more https://www.genevieveleavold.com https://www.instagram.com/genevieveleavold

Painting: Oil on Canvas 50x50cm (19.5in square). Stretched and unframed. Will ship in a box, with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Hanging hardware not included. Edges are painted. Signed on the reverse of the canvas. This is from the artist’s latest collection of paintings, called Connected. The series explores relationships between people and people’s connections to the universe. Inspired by Taoist philosophy the series explore’s movement and connection. The piece is inspired by the light and reflections that can be observed after a summer storm. The artist wanted to capture the freshness and sense of renewal when the sunlight shines through parting storm clouds. Genevieve uses her signature style to create the piece. She layered glazes of transparent colour and spontaneous movement. Her gestural brushwork gives the work a feeling of glistening rain and clouds. The piece evokes Taoist philosophy “This too shall pass.” The storm comes to an end revealing beauty, peace, and balance in the natural world. The work elicits feelings of renewal, and transparency that come after a rainstorm. Let this work convert your space and provide sensations of calm, tranquility, and clarity. Feelings and emotional tools that we need during these busy and chaotic times.

A short narrated piece talking about the process and inspiration behind my painting Utopia. About the painting Oil Painting - (122x122cm /48” square) 2021 Signed on the reverse. Unframed. Shipped rolled, (no hanging hardware included) From the artists Yielding collection - paintings inspired but the Taoist phrase “The softest thing overcomes the hardest” Lao Tsu These paintings examine softness as strength. Playing with forms inspired by water, fire and smoke. The works are all connected to Genevieve Leavold’s love of natural forms. Utopia is a pared back palette, striking and elegant. The piece takes inspiration from the idea that we are seeking perfection outside when all we need to find Utopia is already within us and on this planet. Utopia is available to purchase via my website https://www.genevieveleavold.com/product-page/utopia-oil-painting This painting will be shipped rolled and will need to be stretched on a frame for hanging. All works are sent with a certificate of authenticity from the artist. If you have any questions please get in touch.