About Christine and The Studio
Artist Christine Dodd
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Eves Garden is a studio space for adults and children to explore their own natural creativity using techniques that have worked for me on my creative journey, I can offer gentle guidance and inspiration. After going through a school system that did not acknowledge my creative gifts and because I couldn’t perform well in maths and English I began to believe very early on I was stupid and worthless .I would criticise my own attempts at art work in a very disrespectful manner to the point of self dislike. It has taken many years of inner personal work to release and change those core beliefs, but it is possible and it comes with great relief and a knowing that 'false' beliefs on any subject can hold us back. Since running Eve's Garden studio I have heard similar stories told by many adults and I believe we can heal this creative wound within us and I see that in happening right now with all the amazing artists/creatives teaching their 'thing' out in the world. After 30 years of consistent creating and exploring with clay, paint, fabric, mixed media and dance I can see how I have used my creativity as a way of processing and healing my life and the creative wound, bringing my awareness to a point where I never criticise myself or my art work in negative ways that can cause unhappiness. I love me and my creations and see them as a constant visual expression as I move through this life with the contrasts that it shows me. I am excited to share my experience and knowledge with others so that they may ignite their own creativity and use it to bring harmony and awareness into their lives. How it works Eve's Garden Studio runs regular events and creative journeys, adding more opportunities and experiences as we go. There is no experience necessary to take part in any of the creative journey's, just an open mind and heart and a willingness to try new things.
I offer 1-1 creative mentoring to anyone looking for a personally tailored experience or needing some fresh inspiration to get them started. I have worked with adults, children and teenagers of all abilities to help them on their creative exploration and offer support when aiming for further education and producing work for portfolios. I can also help you creatively explore any personal unresolved issues that maybe holding you back, I am not a therapist or trained art therapist but I have taken the creative journey of healing through creative expression in my own work as an artist so I completely understand and trust the process and its powerful benefits. |
The studio name is inspired by one of my paintings
titled Eve.
'Eve's Garden' a painting by Christine Dodd, available for sale as a print or greetings card
This was a very significant painting for me inspired by the book 'The Voice of Knowledge' by Don Miguel Ruiz. It gave me a sense of Eves Garden being within me, and that I could tend to the garden myself and make it flourish .I have worked on two other paintings along the same theme Eve's Garden and Eve's Light, both of which can be viewed in the shop.
First I began painting the garden, and then Eve was born rather angel-like and innocent. The tree came last and that for me signified connection to earth. I chose not to put an apple on the tree but instead an orange orb near her sacral chakra became evident as the painting progressed. The orange represents the feminine principle, creativity, flow and sexuality. I have since painted Adam and Lilith in a way that I choose to see them within me.
First I began painting the garden, and then Eve was born rather angel-like and innocent. The tree came last and that for me signified connection to earth. I chose not to put an apple on the tree but instead an orange orb near her sacral chakra became evident as the painting progressed. The orange represents the feminine principle, creativity, flow and sexuality. I have since painted Adam and Lilith in a way that I choose to see them within me.
Paintings
Christine Dodd's painting's depict the human body including the subject's emotional and energetic body on one canvas.
Christine is interested in the inner world of her subjects and how we experience the world both emotionally and energetically through the sensations in our bodies.
In her paintings the body simultaneously represents the subjects naked vulnerability and personal truth.
Christine is interested in the inner world of her subjects and how we experience the world both emotionally and energetically through the sensations in our bodies.
In her paintings the body simultaneously represents the subjects naked vulnerability and personal truth.
'Journey Home', Giclee Prints available for sale
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'Lily' Giclee Prints available for sale
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'Don't look at me that way', Giclee Prints available for sale
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'Alignment', Giclee Prints available for sale
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'Dancing in the dark', Giclee Prints available for sale
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Ceramics
'False Beliefs' in bone china and porcelain, an Installation