“Budapest with LOve”: Olga Lo’s Watercolor Journey of Finding Home, Love, and Connection

Budapest 7th of September 2023 – contemporary artist Olga Lo presents “Budapest with LOve,” an exhibition that transcends art and delves into the intimate exploration of home, love, and building connections. Olga invites viewers to share in her transformative experience with the city of Budapest; a journey that began as a mental response to stress and isolation and evolved into an enduring friendship and love affair with its surroundings.

As visitors move through the exhibition, they will witness the full spectrum of her artistic talent, from panoramic studio works to the vibrant energy of plein air paintings.

At the core of “Budapest with LOve” lies a powerful and inspirational story—the journey of a watercolor artist in search of home, love, and connection. Olga’s own quest began in Budapest seven years ago, a city that initially felt distant and unfamiliar. In her art, she found solace and a sanctuary to channel her emotions, as each brushstroke became a step toward understanding and belonging.

Through her paintings, Olga Lo shares her transformative experience, proving that sometimes it takes years of dedication, perseverance, and self-reflection to find what one seeks. The process of searching for a sense of home, love, and connection can be vague, uncertain, and often painful. It is, of course, a shared human experience. By opening her heart and art to the world, Olga aims to inspire her audience not to lose hope in their own searches.

The opening reception for “Budapest with LOve” will be held on September 7th, 2023, at 18:00 at Red Door Gallery, located at Budapest, Szentkirályi utca 13. At 18:30, opening speeches and a guided tour will commence, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the artist’s journey and inspirations. The event will conclude at 21:00.

During the month-long exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops, demonstrations of Olga’s watercolor technique, and sketchbook tours. For those interested in attending these additional events, registration is required.

Check the website of the gallery to see opening hours and book the appointment!

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I love creating sketchbooks and it is a big part of my art practise! While traveling, in my free time or between everyday tasks – I make something like a visual diary with pictures, words and artifacts.

Sketchbooks are more than just collection of nice pictures. They hold within a story of their creator and theirs unique perspective on reality. Creativity, temporary events and raw emotions. These small companions serve as a gateway for the wandering minds of artists, writers, and actually everyone else who loves to dream and explore.

Sketchbooks are a perfect place for expressing personal thoughts and creating memorable pages with what matters to you. There a truly no borders – any topics, art tools and proportions or text/images/artifacts are welcome.

Sketchbooks are also a perfect place for experimenting with different techniques and styles. Big artwork in the new technique can be overwhelming – but a smaller tryout will always give a better understanding with less time involved. It is a perfect place to make mistakes and transform them into valuable lessons, because every mistake we make is a step toward growth.

I love to share this joy from creating a sketchbook with my students on my art classes in Budapest. There adults of all professions are welcome – you don’t need to be a an artist by your title but by the heart and mind! Students try different materials – pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors, markers and many more.

Tell me what you would like to know about urban sketching! Art materials? What paper is the best for sketching? Which colours are essential? Which watercolor brands I can recommend? Or maybe something else?

I hope this glimpse into the world of sketchbooks and urban sketching has sparked your curiosity! You can take a look at my sketchbooks following this link. Let’s embark on an artistic adventure together! If you would like to join my art classes in Budapest please check the detailed information here. If you have any questions or would like to dive deeper into this creative journey, feel free to reach out – you can use this form to contact me.

Hello dear Guest,

Very soon I will open my new website to you with a lot of beautiful pictures and interesting information on it! I’m highly appreciate your attention and while my website is still in process please do not hesitate to write me all your questions to my email – artist.olga.lo@gmail.com

Thank you and wish you a great day!