Hello, I’m Owie, the artist-owner of OwiesART.com.

… my shop

As you can see, my shop offers a little bit of everything – lovely pieces of arts, original pieces of small and medium-sized paintings, and cards that are both hand painted and originally hand painted with straightforward subjects like floral, botanical, or Christmas. All my works are nature inspired – simple yet magical, done in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints.

You can also find other interesting art and craft stuff like alcohol ink arts on vintage coasters, ceramic tiles, or wood panels. I gradually fill my shop with new items and artworks – all designed and handmade by myself.

… me

I am a self-taught artist, a so-called late bloomer. Needless to say that I was already interested in drawing and painting in my younger days. My father who was skilled in drawing and painting was, in fact, an influence in my interest in art. That I could draw a little was not strange to my friends back in my school years. Later, it only showed when situation called for it. At work, none of my colleagues was aware of it. Yet, I always had a kind of hidden desire to paint. At least one which I can hang on our wall and say, “It was I who did it”.

When my husband handed me his father’s painting materials which he kept neatly for decades – oil paints, watercolor, used canvases, paint brushes, many were even older than I am – I started to paint! My dream of painting “at least one” came true, and was also followed by another, and many more. So, here I am now.

Having no formal education in arts, I rely on my instinct and feelings. To improve my painting skills, I try to look at the famous fine artists’ masterworks. To be better, I read and watch some painting videos shared generously by the many contemporary fine artists on the internet. Watching artists paint, learning from their tips and advises, I was able to sort out what works for me, and feel where I adhere most in style, what I love more to paint.

I hope and wish that you who see my artworks will be able to appreciate and enjoy them, as much as I enjoy creating them.

Cheers and all the best!

Owie