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Commissioned paintings made to order.

Working in:
Oils
Acrylics
Gold leaf
abstract
expressionist paintings
multi-canvas artworks

Poetry

this is my little place
little place
little place

landscape of scars
parallel
my body
dirt
cracks
line

movement
time

undulation
emotion
devotion
transformation
creation

empty
vast
chasmic
hollow
void

sexual
feminine
elemental
seduction

This is my little place.

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curve of line
body
sumblime
mother of all
giver of all
lover of all
body
mountain
river
stream
creek
rolling hill
furrow
hillock
mound

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Sej is back!

Hello to anyone still reading this...it has been a while. Life takes on many curious twists and turns and when you least expect it you find yourself wandering down a path less-known.

I am currently studying full-time via Curtin Uni... my B.A. Majoring in Art.
Have been doing wonderfully so far, already managed to only get Distinctions and High Distinctions with my work, so very happy!

I am going to be listing art on a commission basis again soon, just need to find a few weeks in order to get the ball rolling.

I will be using this blog as a means to share my art exploration at Uni, and also any news that pops up. Right now I am discussing with a friend the prospect of going travelling into outback Australia, well, northern W.A. and assisting him on an art project he is involved with in a remote Aboriginal communtity. I am so excited and really hope i can go along too..it would mean the world to me.

Meanwhile, I shall be using this Blog as I said to post my thoughts and ideas and keeping a record of my art progress during my degree. Kind of an online Visual Arts Diary.

-Sej

Art of Sej

Greetings,

I am soon to wind down my ebay sales. All of my art will be sold via
www.etsy.com (search for sej on etsy)

I am also selling via a few other real world locations- email me for details.

If you would like to see a sample of a few hundred of my original artworks, don't forget to visit my website:

www.artofsej.com

Commission requests are always welcome.

The Secret life of Sej

Above is nick with my postcard :)

Well I have been so busy lately I have had little time for blogging...

I have had many admirers contact me lately wondering where I am- well, I have been BUSY in the studio painting, but not every day like before and so the space is so luxurious! Been playing drums each time I go and paint (more times playing drums tha working- naughty girl I am), and am getting pretty good I must say! We are setting up some sound equipment there soon for recording so watch out- some music is on it's way for my fans :)

Speaking of music I caught up with my delightful muse Mr Nick Cave only recently!

I gave him a gift that being a Louis Wain postcard- antique from 1905 and it says "everybody loves you' it is a fortune telling card since I am into that kind of thing.
He also signed my personal one for my wall which says "You will meet a dark man with an unexpected gift" hehe- how apt.

Warren and I had a chat after the show, he is a very warm guy and not to mention a little crazy...




It was funny because my boyfriend was taking a photo of Warren and i and Nick got in the way and Rob said "Oh come on, move out of the way Nick, you're spoiling the shot" lol.
The I said Oh come on Nick, let's have one together, so he came and hugged me and said
"Don't worry about HIM, baby"
lol

This is the image in sketch format-am going to paint it :)



I was front row centre, my regular spot, and this time Nick sang a few songs to me- had me sing into the Mic back and forth during "Pappa won't leave you Henry" And then later on during "Moonland" which is the sexiest fucking song ever, he stood right in front of me, thrusting his delicious sexy ***manhood*** in my face singing "I need YOU, i Need YOU" like a possessed man.. so wild and organic it has to be seen,soooo

I will be uploading my amateur footage somewhere soon! It's just raw animal energy.....I am still buzzing- he has that effect on me and makes me realize i can do anything!
Thank you my darling man!

Oh how funny is this... selling FAKE mustaches as merchandise lol he has a wicked sense of humour not to mention marketing sense.

That'll keep me going for the next 12 months til we meet again!

Sej New York Art Shows

I am exhibiting in New York in 2009!
I will be in a number of shows in the early part of the year and a solo show is still on the cards :)

Will be emailing my New york Collectors with times/places.

Meanwhile, check out my art on ebay. Glad to hear from some of my collectors, and to have made a few new sales already is great! Thank you!

Sej

ART OF SEJ has RETURNED!

Brand spankin' New studio and New art!
The coolest studio in the universe has opened up the channels for some of the hottest art on ebay!

Go visit my ebay store and see what I've been painting!

New exhibition details coming soon for the New Year.


Gotta Go... Nick Cave awaits and YAY I get to see him again in a couple of weeks!

xxx
Sej

Moving sale winds down...

We are almost ready to close down ebay for the move. All paintings have been drastically reduced to make room for new art in the coming months in our NEW studio!
These prices are a definate one off, as we will not be moving again for quite some time- we have a wonderful new studio to work from and are settling down for a while. We do plan on moving to Berlin for a few years but that's not on the cards for quite some time. A few holidays first!

I am rather exhausted with arranging everything- having 2 cats and a dog, plus the three of us to arrange flights for, is quite a task in coordination! Plus juggling in dates for removalists, electricians and final studio preparation, not to mention packing and cleaning our current studio and residence, it is quite monumental. And amongst all of this, I AM STILL TEACHING!!!! I don't know where I find the time, but I guess Robert is a huge part of this business and does play a large part in our success. Ahhhh....to be relaxing in our new hammock equipped studio in a few weeks! :)

Until then... I doubt I'll be on here at all- emails are always responded to within 24 hours and Robert will be handling all deliveries.

Adios... and enjoy the sale while you can!Sej.

Reminder: Moving and studio clearance....

Just to keep things up to date...

We are moving to our new studio in the coming weeks...

Thanks to ALL who have been buying my art in the recent weeks- it has been great to reduce our stock supply and help you to buy amazing artwork at such amazing prices! You are very lucky but I am more happy to have found them a loving home!

On offer we have a huge range of paintings READY TO GO!
including:
large canvas/stretched canvas/multi-panel paintings/triptych paintings/abstract painting/expressionist paintings/modern art/ paintings on linen/ double thick canvas paintings/ expressive nude paintings/ gestural nudes/ tree painting/ landscape and MORE all by Sej!

WE BUILT OUR NEW STUDIO FROM THE GROUND UP!!! It cost over 20 k just for the shed due to the massive size! Well worth the investment, and something any artist of handyman would die for- so much space!!! It will be home to hundreds more NEW artworks by both myself Sej and my partner Renfield.

Scroll down to see pictures of the building in progress!

Keep you eye on our auctions on ebay for amazing bargains and clearance prices- buy now while this offer lasts as it won't last long and once they are gone, they are gone!
Many are at BUY IT NOW or BEST OFFER!

VISIT OUR AUCTIONS HERE:

http://stores.ebay.com/Sej-and-Renfield-Contemporary-Art

Moving sale, new studio!

We are in the process of moving to our new studio- due to the costs involved with shipping hundreds of artworks thousands of kilometres, we are having to sell all of my studio collection at massive price reductions. We have literally hundreds of my original paintings available but once we move, the prices will go back to our usual start price and store items will also be back to normal buy it now or best offers at around $600 and above.

Take advantage of our situation as this is a genuine one off clearance sale! We have made a HUGE investment in our new studio, it is 18 metres long and and it will be our permanent working studio for many years to come- we do not anticipate moving again for a long time if ever!


Below are progress shots of our new studio- before the concrete was laid. It has sliding doors, skylights, and will be painted when we get there! New shelving units and a mezzanine floor will complete the picture. Photos of me at work in the new studio will be posted in the coming months!

* The walls are 3 metres high- the roof is actually 4m high!!!

It is the biggest studio we have ever worked in, the first we have ever owned, and a long way from the original single car garage I started in a number of years ago! How the business has grown!

Keep watch for the new works from Robert in the New Year- he really is phenominal and has not had the chance to work as prolifically as me, but this will be changing now that we have 2 extra helpers on our new studio. The sky is the limit!

He is a genius, and my shining light through all of our adventures- and he started me on my journey and I am eternally in his debt.

We make a great team!

Please scroll down to see my recent exhibition and media regarding my show in Bondi, Sydney.

-Sej & Renfield.

Sej in the Media...

Exhibition Feature in the Art Almanac Magazine, September 2008 Edition.


Article featuring my current exhibition with Art Moment Gallery in the latest issue of 9to5 magazine. In the article "Top ten things to see and Do"

Article in the publication "Bondi View" dated September 3.

Exhibition runs until Septmeber 28th. Visit http://artmoment.com.au/ for details. Large Scale double-thick paintings by Sej available for viewing in person!

Above: Opening night Gin Cocktails with Ingrid Strewe, Waverley Mayor.

My Art in Art Moment Gallery, Bondi.

My art has been featured in the Art Almanac Magazine's September addition, in relation to the exhibition at Art Moment Gallery, Bondi Beach, Sydney! There will be more exhibitions to come in the coming months! Visit http://artmoment.com.au/home.html to view my works on the gallery website!

About the Exhibition: Press Release Excerpt.
COLOURFUL MOMENTS 08 GROUP MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION OPENS AT ART MOMENT GALLERY 4 September 6 to 9pm , 99 CURLEWIS STREET, BONDI BEACH.
Public is welcome to the exhibition's opening with official opening speech at 7pm by Councilor Ingrid Strewe, Mayor for Waverley.
This group mixed media show, explores in a range of media its colourful theme.
Exhibiting are: Yalyu Avonakech, Les Brown, Samantha Goode, Sue Hanson, Jamie Henshall, Leni Kae, Helene Leane, Sej.
At the opening night enjoy Plymouth Gin Cocktails provided by Bar Solutions.

"In my latest works I aim to capture moments of pure energy and vibrancy to create a real movement and "life" on the canvas, transforming a static space into a series of moments that are moving, reflecting the transience of time," Sej.
Sej is based in Macleay Island, Queensland. She has been painting full time since 2004 with her works found in collections around the world. Sej works primarily on large scale multi-panel abstract pieces. She was a finalist for the past 2 years in the Queensland Regional Art Awards and has exhibited in numerous galleries in Brisbane’s CBD, Melbourne, and Switzerland. She is currently working on a series for an exhibition in New York.

Talent abounds!

(Kermit- commission painted by Robert Renfield in 2006)

The following are a selection of works by my gifted partner in crime and all things artistic, Rob-

Rob is available for commissioned works on canvas- including portraits- I am letting you know because they will be available again in the future (after we relocate to the new studio) he is a little too busy right now with the regular work we do for ebay- but in a few weeks he will be ready. Usual rates are Starting at $900 for a commissioned painting on canvas which would take usually 1-2 weeks for completion.

(Fiona Apple by Robert Renfield- 2006)

As you can see, the talent abounds in this household! Good thing we have a massive new studio because really, Rob has been stifled by the amount of work I hae been doing and helping me get all the commissions and sold works packed and sent! He has been the backbone in our business- it will be great for him to be able to create on a regular basis again!

Back soon with more updates...

Love to all,

Sej

xxx

Sej & Renfield- EBAY GOLD POWERSELLERS!

Powerseller status as at August 23rd, 2008!

I wanted to take a little moment to thank all of my collectors over the past few years, who have helped support my art in its development and not only that, but also propelled the business of Sej & Renfield into GoldPOWERSELLER status!

It is not easy to reach these heights, but to this very day we are STILL Gold POWERSELLERS!

SO THANK YOU! To all who have shown us encouragement, support and love- without you we would not we where we are today and I would not have become the successful artist I am today!

Of course thank you goes to Robert and his family who have given me immeasurable support, in every possible way... you are my closest friends, family, and kin.

With the support of collectors worldwide, my art has grown in size and popularity!

And now we have worked to a level where it justify's us owning our very own studio!

NO MORE RENT! Which is amazing and rare to have at such an early stage in my art career.

Even though I have been painting for many years it is only the past 4-5 that I have been selling so regularly and now at the stage of selling at times 3 paintings a day!

Special thanks go out to some of the collectors really have a special place in my heart, particularly Ray in New York, whose heartfelt thanks, and words of encouragement has driven me to this day!

Commissions are always flooding in, and new requests from all over the world!

THANK YOU for everything! My aim is to continue to grow and develop in time, entering more art awards and shows and hopefully one day, going to next step from being a finalist, to actually winning a major prize! I wish to do this for all of my collectors and friends!

xxx

Sej

Visit our ebay store- http://stores.ebay.com/Sej-and-Renfield-Contemporary-Art

Studio- a work in progress!

This is our beloved new studio, being built from the ground up!

It has taken a few months to get her up- and these photos are NOT conclusive- we have since had the concrete laid and the windows and doors put in :)

It includes skylights all along the roof for lots of natural light which is essential for an artist!

We are also looking at getting a slow-combustion wood heater for winter as being a Leo, I love snuggling up next to a nice glowing stove.

Wintertime we may have some aircon- will have to work on the rooms yet and possibly section off an area for cooling as I like too spend a lot of time in the studio and the temperature is a crucial thing!

To top it off will be one of our leather sofas, a nice little tea and coffee area , complete with handcarved Tunisean Chess Set and table!!! (love my chess! keeps the mind active!)

The walls are 3 metres high- the roof is around 3.5 metres High

The photos don't really do justice to the sheer size of the studio- I think the best idea is when you look at the land before the earth was dug and compare it to the trees- it takes up most of the block!

It's the biggest to be had without going industrial! We tried for bigger but the councils have size restrictions , of course lol. Eventually we will have to buy an inner city warehouse!

Coming Soon! The Studio Complete!

Press Release coming soon!

Forgot to mention, I will soon have the press release to post on my blog and website and the officila inviation is beautiful so full of colour!

I am trying to imagine how it will be if all 130 of my guests arrive?!! I hope they remember the RSVP! Should be a hoot!

Exhibition

Well I have the official invitation for my exhibition in Bondi- will be posting it out this week- 150 invites to my personal guests in the Sydney region, via snail-mail!
Will keep me busy stuffing them tonight :)

I am excited to annouce that there will be an official guest speaker- will let you know soon but will keep it as a surprise for now :)

After Bondi it's off the New York- still finalising dates but it's all happening!

If you are requiring an invitation and live outside of the Sydney region please let me know as R.S.V.P's need to be sent before the opening night. I will mail some out to you...

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p.s. Hi Sandra , I know you'll read this...... Got your bag it's beautiful! I took it with me today- really love the red! It's gorgeous..... And you know what else? I actually received 3 bags in total as gifts on my birthday , each one uniquely different, and I had given one to my girlfriend as her birthday presnt. And then I also got 2 gorgeous mirror compacts from 2 seperate people- weird huh?
Oh and I was spoilt- was given the ltd edition leatherbound "And the Ass Saw the Angel"- worth around $1000!!!!!!! It's ltd to only 75 in the world and I have number 61 :)
Has Nick's autograph inside too- so thats now 2 of his signatures that I have, one personally addressed to Sej :) Lucky me!

Can't wait to chat when you get back- not long now!
We will be moving a.s.a.p...just sorting through a few things- the studio awaits :) We'll have to have a party when we get down there!

xxx
Sej