contemporary art | Cherie Roe Dirksen

Want to sell more art and take your creative career to the next level?

In the above podcast video, I’ll share proven strategies to boost your art sales and help you achieve success in the art market. The proof is in the statistics, looking back at my art sales from 2024, I sold 40 paintings and I’m going to show you what they were and why I think they continue to sell so well.

From understanding your passions and joys to relating that to canvas, I’ll cover it all.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, these actionable tips will help you increase your personal niche as an artist, attract more buyers, and ultimately sell more art.

So, if you’re ready to turn your passion into a profitable business, watch until the end and get ready to take your art business and sales to new heights!

Or if you just want to see the art that sold, I’ve got a short video you can watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/EXJUs26B2WQ?feature=share

I have a growing playlist of art tutorials on my channel that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL48jvIctV3MNI60Uy-iRXMIUpVOIV4zQY

You can visit my gallery of originals and prints here: https://www.saatchiart.com/en-za/account/artworks/94119

Fresh, Fun and Funky with a bit of Ferrero Rocher!

I’ve been dabbling with a new style. I’m still using my gold spiral patterned backgrounds but the subject matter has changed slightly.

Although I’m still (and will probably never give up) painting my poppies onto these backgrounds, I’m experimenting with contemporary form. It’s given me a nice new platform to launch some issues and topics close to my heart.

And besides the light-hearted messages in the pictures, I am having oodles of fun with this and I hope you will too when you see them!

The colours are fabulously bright and are meant to pop out and smack you in the face and I have used a lot of mixed media (including some Ferrero Rocher wrappers in the ‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ painting amongst others — which, by the way, Ferrero Rocher themselves commented on. See below the painting for their feedback on the concept).

Inspirations, Valentines Celebrations and Getting on the Telly

Before I show you these freshly produced works of art, I want to encourage you to click on the pictures (below) and read the inspiration behind the pieces. You will also have the option to buy the original for those of you wanting to invest in art.

I was absolutely thrilled to hear from a dear friend of mine (who has her finger slightly more on the pulse than I do) that 4 of my paintings were featured on SABC’s Morning Live on Saturday the 14th February!

What a nice Valentines Day surprise that was!

So without further ado, here they are (I have written, below the respective paintings, which were featured on TV).

Sweet Like Chocolate Original Painting by south african artist, Cherie Roe Dirksen Valentines Day Gifts

‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ (Cherie Roe Dirksen) — Featured on SABC’s Morning Live

Response from Ferrero Rocher about the painting above:

“Thank you for sharing this beautiful creation with us!
It’s great to see how Ferrero Rocher encourages your fantasy.
Many compliments. Regards —Ferrero Rocher Team“

Gay Pride Painting Original Painting by south african artist, Cherie Roe Dirksen

‘The Pride’ (Cherie Roe Dirksen)

‘The Melting Pot’ (Cherie Roe Dirksen). Featured on SABC’s Morning Live

Cat Lovers Painting Original Painting by south african artist, Cherie Roe Dirksen

‘Playing with my Heart’ (Cherie Roe Dirksen)

Look Where Else You Can See Them!

To spice things up further — these designs are now part of a funky new range of accessories. You can start strutting your stuff in the new leggings range, sleep under art, sip your tea from a painting or simply let my art hold your shopping.

Above is a collage of paraphernalia from this range including: Clothing, tote bags, scatter cushions, duvet covers, travel mugs, greeting cards, stickers, laptop and iPhone/iPad skins.

There is also the option of having these paintings as prints, posters, canvas prints, framed prints and even metal prints too. Just click on the pictures below and select the products from the drop down menu at RedBubble.

Want to View the Originals?

‘Sweet Like Chocolate’ can be seen at the Barrydale Karoo Hotel.

‘The Pride’ and ‘Playing with my Heart’ are both on show at Kunstehuijs Art Gallery, Swellendam.

The other 2 paintings that were featured on telly were: