{"id":34296,"date":"2024-07-02T08:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T06:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=34296"},"modified":"2024-07-02T08:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T06:32:48","slug":"tropical-tones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2024\/07\/02\/tropical-tones\/","title":{"rendered":"TROPICAL TONES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earthy colours, natural textures and tropical scenes\u2026 <\/strong>
\nLinka Rasmussen\u2019s art is a reflection of her love for North Coast living.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"\u2018I\u2019ve always been an artist. I\u2019ve worked with my hands and painted and created for as long as I can remember,\u201d says Linka. Although she has a background in architecture, she has been painting professionally for the last seven years and wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. Originally from Cape Town, she\u2019s an avid surfer and was drawn to the warm Indian Ocean almost a decade ago. Now, the North Coast is her home and she\u2019s constantly inspired by its wild beauty.<\/p>\n

THE WORK<\/strong>
\nLinka works with oil on canvas and describes her style as ever-evolving. She takes some inspiration from post-impressionist work, but has recently found herself using looser brush strokes and creating more vibrant and emotive work than before. \u201cWhen I\u2019m having fun, I find my work is better,\u201d she admits. \u201cI\u2019ve learnt over time to loosen up. I allow the piece to take me on a journey instead of restricting myself, so I\u2019m enjoying my work now more than ever. That feels like growth!\u201d<\/p>\n