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Windmills of the Karoo
When windmills propel gently through the breezes in lazy rotations, or spin frenetically facing into the strong winds that sweep across the karoo plains, I am often mesmerized by them. They knit together the vast expanses of earth and sky, in perfect stately harmony. Like elegant sentinels, windmills tower over the vast expanses of veld […]
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The Every-Day-In-May Challenge, 2015
The discipline of sketching a new picture every day re-ignited my love of painting. This EDM was much more enjoyable than I ever thought it would be.
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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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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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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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Farewell to the Fields of Fieldmoor
We are sad to see our good friends, Kenny & Margie leave Knapdaar, so I took the opportunity to paint this farm composite as a farewell gift.