AnthiCreativeTouch

My name is Anthi Manoli and I am the founder of AnthiArt Shop.

My journey as an artist started when I was still a child. At an early age, I decided to take up painting (I did my first painting when I was only 6 years old). My love for art and the way it influences people, made me realize the meaning of "expression through creation".

I generally paint on impulse and usually improvise according to what's inspired me. I love to experiment and use a range of materials - from wax to metal. I tend to use my hands as well as brushes in order to create the motion I want on a piece of art. Having said that, I usually end up in a mess, with tons of paint all over the place!

I am very passionate about my work (as every artist I guess). Each creation has a special meaning to me since I use my personal experiences as the source of my inspiration.
Each piece is a small part of my life. When I paint I feel like I am engrossed in a world where creativity takes precedence. All of my pieces have a unique textural quality created by different thicknesses and sheens of the materials that I mix together.

All the paintings follow a thematic area, being based on the four seasons of the year, depending on the shades of the colors:

☀ For WINTER, I have made dark shades of black mixed with splashes of faded colors.

❋ For SPRING, I have used pastel colors– all shades of green - light blue - warm yellow.

☼ For SUMMER, I have used all shades of blue, light and deep turquoise with lot of warm reds, and

☂ For AUTUMN, I have used shades of brown, deep yellow, warm white and cooper metallic colors.
I hope my journey through the wonderful seasons of the year will excite and surprise you.

Except for the paintings, which work as my artistic pressure valve, I also occupy myself with making elegant and yet useful objects, by using various innovative techniques. In my collection you can find imaginative handmade creations like good luck charms – ceramic pomegranates –handmade polymer clay cover books - ceramic easter eggs – easter candles – miniature doors/good luck charms/key holders – Handmade polymer clay pottery - press papier/paper weights made of plexiglass (all hand painted) and religious orthodox byzantine icons made with lots of love!

Thank you for your interest in my work!
I am very productive and always up to something new, so keep coming back to see my new creations.

Also find me at: www.anthimanoli.gr