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Art Exhibition 29 June 2025

Event Details: The Factory on Grant in Norwood, Johannesburg, will host a remarkable art exhibition…

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The Unseen Artist

Ever stopped to think about how much art you encounter in a single day? It’s…

plant magic

Magical Watercolour Plants

I’m so happy to share the very first piece in a new personal project, titled…

starry jar

Starry Jar

We each hold entire, complex galaxies within our souls

dream ocean a2 watercolour painting by maryke blom

Dream Ocean A2 Watercolour

“Hmmmmmm a drrreeaaammmy sea.”

Why My Healing Journey Needed Neon

My healing journey took a decidedly different, much brighter route.

Finding Beauty in the Broken

Art has been my guide, helping me find small glimmers of light.

Close up of a woman wearing the Beautiful Blue tank top.

Embarking on merchandise

I’ve been inspired to get an online shop going so people can buy some of…

Beautiful Blue art print on a wall.

Zebra

After a couple of weeks, I finally finished the Zebra. It’s been quite an interesting,…

A close up view of the Serengeti Dreamscape Giraffe on an easel.

Giraffe

This painting captures the essence of the giraffe, a creature that has held hearts and…

A view of the Creative Harmony painting in the beginning stages.

I’m busy with this Glorious Woman!

I’m currently without electricity, so I have been painting with the help of lamps. Our…

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Art and Mental Health

Hello folks, and welcome to my blog today. Let’s talk about the fact that mental…

Beautiful Blue art print on a wall.

The Reason I started Painting – turning away from Death’s Door

If you had told me at the beginning of 2023 that I was going to…

Colourful photo for the Maryke Blom Art Blog.

Neon Nights: When Art Goes Day-Glo and Your Brain Throws a Rave

Let’s face it, the world has become dark and stuffy. All the disasters, the pain…

A range of photos of my first exhibition.

My First Art Exhibition

Since I started painting and sketching, I’ve been sharing my work on my social media…