About Me

Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonie, Belgium
I am an artist in my heart, soul and in every cell of my body. I have a passion for making things surrounding me more beautiful than when I first encountered them. I love finding the beauty in a battered object and loving it just the way it is, or partly restoring it. The beauty of these pieces lies in the imperfection, in the story it reflects... This faded look is often reflected in my work: my paintings, as well as my clothing designs. I love finding inspiration in the past. My favourite painters include John Singer Sargent and Cecilia Beaux. I like to refer to my clothing designs as "fabric art", since the focus is often on detail. It's not fashion, but wearable garments of timeless elegance, enhanced by detailed hand finishing. Each design is a one off. My style is instantly recognizable, but no design is ever repeated. I you are interested to see what I'm up to in the textile department, please visit www.elriaellismode.blogspot.com. For more info, a chat or to commission a painting or garment, please e-mail me: hanselria@skynet.be

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The neighbour in his garden


My furry neighbour, caught up in a moment of serenity in his gorgeous garden. Oil on canvas.50 X 40 cm

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Florist shop


A florist shop filled with bouquets of white blooms, as well as buckets and vases brimming with fragrant treasures, waiting to be arranged. Oil on canvas.

Flower girl


A pensive moment for a little flower girl; her dark hair encircled by pure white rose buds and strands of ivy. Portrait. Oil on canvas. 61 X 50,5 cm

Hans


Portrait. Oil on canvas.50 X 40 cm

"Halo"


My son, backlit by the sun. One of those imprompto shots when one cannot waste time tidying up the model before capturing the moment. Oil on canvas. 78,5 X 64,5 cm

Fruit of the Spirit


In this painting I've explored symbolism; the topic is "The Fruit of the Spirit".
Oil on canvas. 61 X50,5 cm

French country kitchen, horizontal


Watercolour and pen. 22,5 X 34,5 cm

French country kitchen

Pen and watercolour. 30 X 21 cm

Waiting in the wings


A group of wedding attendants waiting for the big event; some with anticipation, others with trepidation and a michievous one or two who couldn't care less...
Oil on paper, mounted on board. 94,5 X 73 cm

Spring in my garden, Belgium


A misty spring day in my side garden filled with Queen Anne's lace. Oil on canvas. 50 X 40 cm.

Chair III


Oil on board. 34 X 29 cm. I love finding objects with a previous life and dragging them home. Sometimes I restore them, sometimes I allow them to tell their own story

Chair I (SOLD)


Oil on board 36 X 27 cm. Another painting in the "chair" series.

Chair II

This painting features a chair, but also reflects two of my other joys in life: furry companions and white flowers. Oil on board. 34 X 28 cm

The twins


My dad Francois and his twin sister Gardiol, posing for an official photograph. Oil on canvas.

Francois (sepia)


This oil on canvas was done from a sepia photograph of my dad, Francois, taken more or less in 1927.

Yellow silk curtains


This remains one of my favourite interior scenes. Oil on canvas