โญGlow up - transformation for the better ๐ Tbh I feel my art & I are constantly evolving & growing BUT there was a big shift for me when the pandemic first hit. With all my work put on hold there was space to create freely, without limits & totally be myself in my art. This resulted in creations that led on to multiple opportunities! ๐ ๐It sounds cliche to talk about being brave, following your heart & being yourself but that's largely what made this transformation / glow up happen & be so successful. ๐ For a while I had dulled myself down creatively to not be 'too different' & to fit more neatly into existing boxes. Coming back to creative freedom & totally embracing my authentic self in my art was / is so liberating, exciting & benefits my work a lot. ๐ ๐Here are photos of me last year at the 'Euro Celtic Art' exhibition in Lorient, France. I was asked to represent the Isle of Man which was a huge honour and involved solo exhibitions from each of Celtic nation artists which formed the overall exhibition. Sat in my exhibition room surrounded by my recent work & lots of visitors, I was heightenedly aware of the big positive impact my 'glow up' has & is having! ๐ I hope you're having a good start to the week x ๐โญ๐โญ๐ Thank you @joannehawker ๐ for Day 20 Glow up #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 A big thank you to @arts_council_iom @culturevannin @visitisleofman @mannin_fil & @festivalinterceltiquelorient for your support. ๐๐ซ๐ [Image Descriptions: Photo of Beth Louella with a painting behind her and photos of her exhibition space with paintings on display plus the exhibition venue.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #artist #behindthescenes #artistsofinstagram #artofinstagram #bipocartist #authentic #followyourheart #art #selfie #isleofman #pandemic #colourful #positivevibes #exhibition #joy #fridakahlo #betruetoyourself #artvsartist #inspiring #nativeamerican #faithoverfear #ukartist #colour #americanindian #bebrave #paintingvideo #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBVVQ7MhzR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ Looking upwards in 2023! ๐ซ I hope 2023 is a year full of real love, genuine peace, authentic joy & transforming healing for us all. And of course 2023 will also be full of lots of colour & creativity from me! โค๐จ๐ Happy New Year & lots of love from the Kenyan countryside x โค๐๐ฐ๐ช๐๐ฐ๐ช๐โค [Image Description: Photo of artist Beth Louella sat on the grass looking up to the sky with the sun shining on her. She's wearing bright colours and patterns in red, yellow, blue & green.] . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #newyear2023 #newyear #seasongreeting #spirituality #faith #sunshine #happy #positivevibes #positivity #artistsofinstagram #colourful #fineart #create #isleofman #kenya #africa #bipoc #selfie #artistlife #inspiration #womenartists #portrait #2023 #greetings #love #sunny #creativewomen #nature #natural https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3cFBSsE5S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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โคLots of love & sunshineโ๏ธ from Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช I hope you have a lovely Christmas time and a really good start to 2023! โคWhilst celebrating with family here I'm inevitably being inspired creatively. I've been enjoying lots of gorgeous colour combinations & patterns in nature (so beautiful) - you can expect to see the influence of these in my upcoming artworks! ๐ โคHappy Christmas xโค๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ
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โคHappy Pride Month! ๐ Where has June gone? I love that rainbows are associated with celebrating love! โค I've noticed a lot of my newer work is increasingly vibrant & colourful - some rainbow vibes for sure! ๐จ โคI hope you've had & will have lots of opportunities to celebrate love this month and year x [Image Description: Photograph of Beth Louella profile and mouth open. Behind her a rainbow is in the sky, it looks like it is coming out of her mouth.] . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #rainbow #pride #pridemonth #love #lovewins #artistsofinstagram #colourful #colorful #joyful #joy #celebrate #isleofman #manx #positivevibes #positivity #artistsofinstagram #funny #selfie #nature #happy #authentic #real #spiritual #beyourself #art #behindthescenes #fineart #peopleart #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZlyTHMe2p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐งกHighs & lows... I guess the highest highs link in with the purpose of my art. It's great winning competitions & awards, getting special commissions and widespread recognition though my heart sings very loudly when I see/hear about the positive impact my art has on others. ๐งก ๐งกSometimes these positive impacts are extremely powerful like helping someone to heal, giving someone peace, changing an important perspective and / or empowering someone. ๐ ๐งกThe lows? There are a lot of challenges in work like mine. Alongside the usual trials of self employment for a non-essential product, you're also impacted by unhelpful cultures such as the 'starving artist' myth and scarcity model. You have to be determined and develop a thick skin dealing with those & rejection which is a common occurrence working in the arts. ๐งก ๐งกI used to find failed creative experiments were a low - often feeling like a waste of time & resources BUT I shifted my attitude & started appreciating the amazing learning & development that happens in the process! ๐๐งก I hope you're having a wonderful week so far & you have plenty of highs moving forward x ๐งก๐๐๐๐งก Thank you for the challenge @joannehawker ๐ Day 16 Highs & lows #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 [Image Description: Photo of Beth Louella laughing, she's outside wearing bright colours and flowers in her hair.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #artist #behindthescenes #artistsofinstagram #artofinstagram #bipocartist #nature #artstudio #art #artvideo #isleofman #laughing #colourful #positivevibes #catsofinstagram #joy #fridakahlo #betruetoyourself #artvsartist #inspiring #nativeamerican #high #ukartist #colour #americanindian #rural #paintingvideo #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3F_ZxMXgi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐All about me! ๐งก Hi, I'm Beth - an artist, empath and ambivert (mix of both introvert & extrovert). ๐ซ I'm very passionate about love; its beauty, its power & its healing - which is reflected in my art & my life! ๐งก I'm mixed heritage and a lover of pattern & colour - there's a range of influences from around the world in my art. ๐ฟ I live on a beautiful gem called the Isle of Man - I'm based in the countryside & very fortunate to have stunning beaches nearby & I can see hills & the mountain from home. ๐ ๐ซI celebrate through art because life can be ugly and harsh; visually celebrating unseen and seen beauty and goodness is my passion - it uplifts and inspires others and myself. ๐ Common themes in my art are love, healing, transformation, strength, spirituality, heritage and identity. ๐งก ๐งกThat's day 2 of #marchmeetthemaker ๐ I'll be doing more #marchmeetthemaker2023 posts over the month. If you want to see / hear more from me then please do follow me if you're not already and you can subscribe to my newsletter via my website (link in bio). ๐งก ๐ซThis lovely photo was taken by #isleofmannewspapers - I painted this four-sided mural for RTC and @arts_council_iom supported the project. Thanks all & @joannehawker for MMTM challenge! ๐๐๐งก I hope you're a good week so far and I hope you find beauty & goodness in each day x ๐ซ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ซ [Image Description: Photo of Beth Louella with a colourful shelter mural featuring a large woman behind her. Turquoise, orange and purple are main colours.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #mural #streetart #urbanart #muralartist #uplifting #wellbeing #isleofman #artist #painting #ambivert #strongwomen #feministart #spiritual #peaceful #peaceandlove #lightandlove #empath #lovewins #positivevibes #pattern #colourful #happy #orange #beautiful #inspiring #publicart https://www.instagram.com/p/CpTHRRWM5GV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ฎ Who knew? โค Going through ancient work from an art school trip to Paris I realised my passion for pattern started a VERY long time ago - much, much earlier than I thought! I was clearly captivated by the patterns in balconies, lamp posts, lights, trees...etc back then. Our tutors encouraged us to sketch repeatedly throughout every day of the trip - I'm so pleased they did even although it was hard going at the time! ๐จ ๐ซ Have you had any surprises when you've looked back? I'm a great believer in looking forward though looking back can be really helpful too! โค ๐ซ I hope you have had a good weekend and have a great start to the week ahead x โค๐ซ๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐ซโค [Image Descriptions: Photos of sketchbook pages featuring colour and black and white sketches in Paris with a particular focus on balcony railings.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #artist #creativewomen #creativity #colourful #sketchbook #behindthescenes #beyourself #passion #lookingback #retrospect #selfawareness #dowhatyoulove #fullcircle #sketches #positivevibes #paris #france #balconies #drawing #painting #ink #student #artschool #teaching #mural #streetart #urbanart #artistsofinstagram #contemporaryart https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2yq6_sqd2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ฅณ Birthday weekend! โค My birthday present to myself this year is some time to spend on a painting which is a little bit different...๐ I look forward to sharing it with you! I've had a wonderful weekend celebrating and I've been treated lots - feeling loads of love & gratitude. โค๐ซ I hope you've had a good weekend & have a great start to the week ahead x โค๐โค๐โค๐โค [Image Description: Photo of Beth Louella smiling in a colourful studio space; wearing a warm toned flower crown and gold shell earrings.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #artist #behindthescenes #artistsofinstagram #bipocartist #isleofman #ukartist #nativeamerican #americanindian #gratitude #colourful #joy #selflove #womenartists #fridakahlo #love #artstudio #creativity #artistblog #birthday #celebration #happy #positivevibes #positivity #smiling #yellow #gift #flowers #natural #selfie https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSp7WEsosi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐๐จ Looking back at very old work! Do you ever reflect on the things in your life that have changed & the things that haven't? ๐จ I appreciate looking back on my work over the years because it demonstrates where my head, heart and art were at during the time each was created; together they show my journey and development. ๐จ I've been reflecting on just how many aspects of my art now were evident many years ago, particularly in student days - I'm thinking the large amount of creative freedom and bravery I had back then could be part of it... and maybe our heads and hearts don't really change all that much?!? I hope you're having a good week so far x โค๐๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐โค [Image Description: Charcoal sketch of a girl on brown paper taped on paper.] . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #isleofman #womenartists #creativewomen #portrait #klimt #kahlo #sketch #charcoal #bipocartist #mural #urbanart #feminism #sketchbook #spirituality #positivevibes #happy #journalling #peace #artist #comingfullcircle #followyourheart #intuition #pattern #peopleart #fullcircle #girl #african #bipoc #mixedheritage https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2ZZnpMNFt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ Surprise pic! โค I hadn't seen this photo until it popped up whilst googling this week - I really like the vibes in it! ๐โ๏ธ I had x3 talented photographers photograph my mural and I at different stages of the project. This photo was taken by a #isleofmannewspapers photographer (thank you!) and was published back in May for an article about the shelter murals project expanding further - how exciting! โค I'm very passionate about making art accessible and this project has done a great job of that so far! โ๏ธ I hope you've had a good weekend and enjoy the remainder of it x โ๏ธโค๐โคโ๏ธ This shelter mural was commissioned by Ramsey Town Commissioners & supported by @arts_council_iom ๐๐ซโค [Image Description: Photo of Beth Louella leaning on railing with her colourful shelter mural behind her.] . . . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #mural #streetart #urbanart #muralartist #sunny #seaside #isleofman #manx #artist #painting #smiles #strongwomen #feministart #spiritual #peaceful #peaceandlove #lightandlove #light #lovewins #sea #prayer #pattern #colourful #happy #orange #beautiful #newspaper #publicart https://www.instagram.com/p/CncmDYiM4th/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ซFULL CIRCLE - here's a blast from the past, I'm 16/17 yrs in this photo and had just finished a mural for our sixth form common room. It's funny how things come full circle! โค I came across this photo by accident and it immediately made me think about my current work, mainly female portraits with patterns and an expressive pop art vibe - even eyes regularly shut! ๐ซThis mural was based on a Roy Lichtenstein piece in the 60s, I was given free reign for the project and chose this. I studied Lichtenstein's work in my early art education along with the work of Klimt, Kahlo, the Pre-Raphelites and Modigliani just to name a few; all of which you can find traces of in my art today! ๐ซTalking of my art today, the next photo is from a recent mural project MANY years later - can you spot the links? This mural ended up being featured in the @telegraph too. ๐ซI say coming full circle as I went a different direction for a while - which I'll explain about more in another post! ๐ซAnyone else realised some 'full circle' things in their lives? I hope you have had a good weekend x โค๐ซโค๐ซโค๐ซโค๐ซ ๐ซThanks for a great mural project @arts_council_iom & RTC recently AND thanks to my old teachers for the opportunity in my youth! โค . . . . . . . . [Image Descriptions - 1. Young artist (Beth Louella) with a mural featuring a large woman with her eyes shut, curvy patterns in blue and black in the background. 2. Artist Beth Louella now painting a mural featuring a large woman with her eyes shut, curvy patterns and bold colours. 3. Last mural and artist in a Telegraph article.] . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #isleofman #womenartists #creativewomen #popart #lichtenstein #warhol #klimt #kahlo #modigliani #preraphelites #bipocartist #mural #urbanart #streetart #muralartist #feminism #spirals #spirituality #positivevibes #happy #sundayvibes #rest #peace #artist #comingfullcircle #followyourheart #intuition #pattern #peopleart https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEPjutsmn-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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โคโRest is not idle, is not wasteful. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do for body and soul.โ Erica Layne How do you find resting? With a hypercreative brain I find proper rest pretty difficult - but I'm getting better at it! If my resting is outside I'm often inundated with cat cuddles - playing with my hair is a favourite ๐ Rest well lovely people x โค๐๐๐โค [Image Description: Beth Louella & tabby cat resting on a blue blanket with clouds.] . . . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #bipocartist #isleofman #positivevibes #manx #rest #chilling #relaxing #countryliving #catsofinstagram #peaceful #happy #colourful #sunday #spirituality #peace #sleepy #resting #fridakahlo #americanindian #nativeamerican #animals #pets #cat #kitten #patterns #womenartists #portrait #cuddles #rural https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyNXPwsGLH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐จSleepy artist with a messy bun is today's #facetober challenge, so here I am - an artist with a 'messy' bun, very sleepy & very happy! โค This artwork is based on a photo taken when I was in France for the Euro Celtic Art exhibition at @festivalinterceltiquelorient - I remember being especially tired when this was taken ๐ด. I would love to do more facetobers this month - let's see if I'm able to squeeze some more in!๐ Thank you for the #artchallenge @charlyclements โค๐ซ I hope you're all having a good week x ๐โค๐๐โค๐๐ [Image Description: Woman (Beth Louella) with locs piled up in a bun, dark glasses, smiling, looking down and wearing a golden leopard print dress. Crinkled gold circle behind her, circles and lines painted in pink, turquoise/green and yellow.] . . . . . #beth_louella_art #beyourself #art #challenge #fun #colourful #artist #messy #sleepy #happy #positivevibes #joyful #gustavklimt #fridakahlo #modigliani #pattern #selfie #selflove #grow #isleofman #leopard #animalprint #halo #spiritual #spirituality #faith #beautiful #womenartists https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVMg4SM980/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐Hello lovely people โค I haven't done an intro post in a while sooooo.... Hi! I'm Beth Louella, an artist who creates celebratory art focusing largely on people (& cats ๐บ). Key themes in my work are strength, love, heritage and identity; I often explore spiritual, mental, emotional and social factors. โค ๐Bold colours, vibrant patterns, symbolism and storytelling are key features of my art. There are often strong Celtic, Native American and African influences in my art reflecting my mixed heritage. โค โคWhy do I celebrate through art? Because life can be amazing & it can also be ๐ฉ - which is why I celebrate the good & amazing; inspiring & uplifting. Not toxic positivity tho, I'm very honest (maybe too much for some!) & feel acknowledging the ๐ฉ is important - healing & transformation are favourite themes of mine too.๐ ๐ซI'm currently sharing my art from the Euro Euro Celtic Art exhibition in Lorient, France on social media. If you'd like to see/ find out more about my work (& me) you can visit my website www.bethlouella.com (link in bio).โค I hope you have a good rest of the week x ๐ซ๐โค๐ซ๐โค๐ซ๐โค [Image Description: photo of Beth Louella with paintings and art materials around her.] . . . . . . . . #beth_louella_art #bipocartist #isleofman #positivevibes #beautiful #happy #positivity #artistsofinstagram #contemporaryart #fineart #creativity #spirituality #manx #americanindian #nativeamerican #africa #kenya #kehindewiley #amysherald #colourful #fridakahlo #joyful #gustavklimt #modigliani #popart #womenartists #peopleart #painting #creativewomen #feministart https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGgHtnsH2e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐Today the Isle of Man celebrates Isle of Pride @isle_of_pride - sending love, support & solidarity from Lorient @festivalinterceltiquelorient in my rainbow dress! ๐ โคThe Manx delegation here at Festival Interceltique de Lorient are bringing the spirit of Pride to the Gaelic Pavilion - our amazing Biskee Brisht @biskeebrisht will be joined on stage by three of Brittanyโs Drag Queens: @nona_de_dana Anne-Marie Kondom @mlle.mariebabette โค Wonderful to celebrate Isle of Pride here in Lorient thanks to @mannin_fil & the pavilion manager who liaised with @queer_asso and Pride Lorient to organise the event. I hope you're having a lovely day so far x โค๐งก๐๐๐๐ [Image Description: Photo of Beth Louella in a rainbow coloured & patterned dress with colourful earrings.] #beth_louella_art #bipocartist #love #rainbow #isleofman #iom #lovewins #loveislove #interceltique22 #pride #isleofmanpride #isleofpride #gaypride #gaelicpavilion #festivalinterceltiquedelorient #festivalinterceltique #colourful #celebrate #inclusive #manx #france #lorient #biskeebrisht #mannin_fil https://www.instagram.com/p/ChMiTQOM21i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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๐ A year on I still regularly get sent photos of people with the mural I painted by the seaside in Ramsey (which I love โค) though this is the first animal photo! ๐พ Painting this mural, the way dogs reacted to the big painted cats was interesting - and sometimes VERY noisy. Some were excited by them, some barked & tried to chase them, some tried to say hello with wagging tails & others seemed oblivious to their existence! This mural was commissioned by Ramsey Town Commissioners and supported by @artscounciliom ๐ซโค A big thank you for the photos share and giving me permission to share them.โค๐ซ I hope you're having a good weekend so far x โค๐พ๐๐๐พโค [Image Description: Photo of a seated black dog next to a large painted black and white cat on a seaside shelter with seating.] . . . . . . . . . #publicart #accessibleart #beth_louella_art #fridakahlo #gustavklimt #bipocartist #creativewomen #womenartists #strongwomen #positivevibes #peopleart #ramsey #colourfulart #pet #pattern #cats #ukartist #manxartist #historyart #popart #dog #positivity #artistsofinstagram #contemporaryart #fineart #create #isleofman #manx #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZkhyjME1p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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