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Silvermere Meercats.
Our little family of meercats that live nearby, were seen recently on an old ash-heap. These two paintings were inspired by them.
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An Old Illustrated Map
An old illustrated map of South Africa has been resurrected. Prints are now available !
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Blue Cranes
A pair of Blue Cranes have settled on Silvermere, and inspired this trio of studies. There are 2 sketches and one full watercolour landscape with a flock of cranes.
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Hogsback Holiday
In April we visited the delightful forested jewel that is Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. It was a real feast for the senses, and these two forest scenes were particularly inspiring.
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The Amazing Bar-Tailed Godwit
The epic journey of the extraordinary Bar-tailed Godwit is celebrated in this little series of 3 paintings.
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The Spotted Dikkop
A pair of wide-eyed Spotted Dikkops live near by, and their plaintive call can be heard at night quite often.
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Salted Lambs
A little experiment with salt to achieve a different texture, on this sketch of 3 lambs.
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Our favourite Swallows
A little study of our Red Cap swallows that come and nest under the verandah roof every summer.
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Our Fabulous Scotland Holiday
Our recent trip to Scotland has inspired this little batch of watercolours and sketches. It was so hard to choose from all the photos of stunning scenery that we enjoyed during the holiday.
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An Assortment of Requests
Four recent commissions, – a real assortment !
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Ngunis among Acacia Karroo
The striking white thorns on the Acacia Karroo are a striking contrast to the patterns on the Nguni Cattle. This series explores that relationship.
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The Christmas 2012 Painting Challenge.
John and I decided to try the Christmas Painting Challenge again when he came home for the holidays. It was something we initiated last Christmas (2011). We spent 15 enjoyable days of sketching-sessions, that were mostly chosen from scenes around the farmyard.