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Portraits. – Being captivated by Faces.
I have always been inspired to draw and paint faces, despite the challenges. But the vision of one face in particular has captivated of my life.
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Nguni Study Revisited
A recent Nguni painting inquiry rekindled my enthusiasm in tackling a new big oil. These are some of the preliminary studies.
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Spring has sprung on Silvermere.
New willow leaves, and the spring, have arrived, and the garden blossoms while we wait for the rain!
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The Feathered Fruit-eaters in our Garden
The Fruit-eating birds are delightful distraction on the bird table outside my studio window, and all around our garden.
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A Pastoral Study of Winter Colours
A recent trip around our district inspired this set of winter landscapes.
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Plein-Air Painting versus Studio-Studies
Painting plein-air is extremely enjoyable especially when accompanied by others. Silvermere has many lovely views for such excursions.
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A Trio of Orders
Three very varied and challenging paintings made up my latest commissions.
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Sheep May Safely Graze
‘Sheep may safely graze’, is the theme, and though we may rest safely in the care of our precious Lord Jesus, the sheep depicted here, on the farms in our district are never safe from the threat of predators.
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Mother Patrick, St Patrick’s Blue, & a trio of Blue Studies.
Considering Blues and Greens in 3 watercolour landscapes & reflections on Mother Patrick & St Patrick, on St Patrick’s Day.
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An Architectural Study.
In commemoration of the Burgersdorp Gereformeerde Kerk’s 150th Anniversary, I have undertaken a study of this beautiful church.
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Gardens of Delight at the Bedford Festival
A tour through 7 beautiful gardens at the Bedford Garden Festival in October, inspired me to paint this Series of 6 pen & wash sketches; and 20 garden quotes complete this post.
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Black & White in Art and Africa
A retrospective review of Black & White in my art, and associated thoughts in the process of paying tribute to our former President, Nelson Mandela.