Art in the “real world”
I recently had a one-day exhibition to show my art IRL – “in the real world”! You’re here on my…
Ballet, Beginnings, and Belief in Myself
Another trip down memory lane. This time I was thinking about confidence. I started taking ballet classes when I was…
Ballet Shoe art – or an obsession with pointe shoes
I was feeling a little nostalgic today and dug out my old pointe shoes. I haven’t worn them in many…
Inspired by Balanchine Ballet, Serenade
I’ve never seen the ballet Serenade by George Balanchine, but I happened to catch a program about it on YouTube…
Margot Fonteyn Danced Live in Bristol
In 1976, whilst still dreaming of becoming a ballerina, having reached Elementary level at The Bristol School of Dancing, my…
What Was The Russian Influence on English Ballet?
I have always been interested in Russian ballet ever since discovering Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova, so I did a little…
Ballet Gift Ideas
If you need some inspiration for what to give the ballet lover in your life here are just a few…
A History of Ballet
When I was having ballet lessons as a child, I was also interested by the history of ballet. Where did…
Why Do I Only Paint Ballet Dancers?
That’s a good question! I guess it goes back to when I was 5 years old and my friend who…
Wall Art Ideas
Are you looking for art for your walls? Dance and Ballet Art is ideal for home decor for those who…
Art In Motion Painting Series
I had the idea to create art that mirrored the movement of a dancer in real life. I love the…
Referral Program For Selling Ballet Art
Welcome to the new referral program! By referring people to the Ballet Art website you can receive credit to spend…
Websites for Artists
In addition to being an artist, I am also a website designer with over 25 years experience in making websites…
Ballet Exercises At Home
I took ballet classes between the age of 6 and 13 and loved it! When I was younger I dreamed…
Using Art to “Breathe”
An article about ensuring you take time in life to breathe made me think of how I feel when I’m…
Royal Ballet and Don Quixote
Last week I went to the local cinema and watched the live stream of the Royal Ballet’s production of Don…
Ballet Shoes Pencil Drawings
A pencil drawing of someone’s ballet shoes would make a great memento to keep forever! This would make a lovely gift…
The Ballet Greats – Vaslav Nijinsky
On March 12 it is the birthday of Vaslav Nijinsky – 12th March 1889. Nijinsky was one of the greatest…
World Ballet Day
I imagine it’s quite a feat to organise World Ballet Day so I think the organisers should be congratulated! I…