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Our trip to Italy, 2019. Part 2. Verona, Como & Imola.
Our wonderful Italy trip continues with the 2nd 10 watercolours inspired by the amazing scenery we saw.
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The Genet and the Starling
Living on a farm means that encounters with wildlife are quite a normal occurrence. This incident happened just outside our living room late one evening, while we were watching television.
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Feeding The Birds
The daily ritual of feeding our guinea fowl and all the other birds that arrive for the feast, inspired not only these sketches and paintings, but a reflection on how the birds can teach us to have faith in our Heavenly Father.
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A Study of Nguni Cattle
Nguni cattle have been painted skilfully by many artists, but I never considered that it might become my own challenge too. In 2007 I received a commission to paint them, and so began a long journey that culminated, just recently, in the completion of this BIG oil painting of Ngunis.
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Kings and Castles
There was a feeling of exhilaration as my latest commissions came to an end. The possibilities of what to paint next, were quite exciting, particularly since the painting of these two portraits and the home of a friend on a farm near Steynsburg.
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Bundu-bashing through The Baviaanskloof, Exploring more Backroads of the Boundless Karoo
We have had a long-standing ambition to see the legendary Baviaanskloof. So, in May, after a brief visit with family in PE, we took the adventure trail through the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Reserve, and on homeward through our Beloved Karoo.
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Zerendipity Zebras (Serendipity Zebras)
It is not often that a coincidence like this happens in painting; when I receive two separate commissions containing zebras, both destined for America. “Serendipity” seemed like an appropriate word to describe this chance occurrence.
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‘Frantic’, ‘Baby’ & Fragrant Roses (red & blue )
Here is a visual introduction to me and my favourite sheep, a bunch of fragrant roses from my garden and a wonderful quote by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Porcupines & Aloes
A colony of beautiful Aloe Broomii on Silvermere have been almost completely destroyed by Porcupines. But alongside the cruelty in nature, there is a stunning variety of intricate patterns colours and form. It’s a feast for the eyes, especially if you’re a painter.
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All the Way My Saviour Leads Me
This lovely old hymn, written in calligraphy for my God-daughter, Amy, is the focus of my thoughts today as we welcome on 2009. John Piper’s own blog and his marvellous lists shed inspirational light on the way we can keep our eyes on Jesus throughout the year ahead.
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Hello all, and Welcome to my Blog!
As an avid journal-keeper and illustrator, I have decided to share with you all, the peace and the passions that inspire me everyday. In this first post, a brief introduction is followed by a glimpse of how I sketch from the computer monitor, with my sketchpad propped up by the keyboard.
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Inspirational quote. 2509
To love what you do and feel that it matters – how can anything be more fun? Katherine Graham
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Rural Life & Karoo Landscapes
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