Pylons

 Pylons near Balmoral, Mpumalanga:

Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm.

This spot is only a few kilometres from where I lived as a boy. It is mid-winter, and the winter frosts have killed off the grass and, it seems, everything else. New growth will burst forth in spring, and by November, if the rains were reasonable, the area will resemble Ireland. 

I find most people don't particularly like this kind of scene: the winter colors are considered drab, even depressing, and the pylons an eyesore. With me it is different, perhaps partly because I grew up in this sort of landscape, and thus perhaps view it through the soft-focus filter of nostalgia. For me, these pylons and their cables snaking over the horizon are very much part of the landscape, and I love the rich but subtle and subdued hues of the winter grass. 

This item will be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store as soon as it is dry enough to travel.

Landscape with two poplars

 Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.

Landscape with cottage

 Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.

Abandoned home, Karoo

Oil on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

SOLD

Mission Station, Tweespruit

Oil on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

SOLD

The Belgian-South African artist Frans Claerhout spent his last years here, in the small Free State town of Tweespruit. During his life, his art generated millions of rands. But as Catholic priest, he did not keep a cent of it for himself; it was all used in development projects in the community where he served, and he retired in humble circumstances, sharing a house with another retired priest. He died in 2006.

Assorted mini pictures

A bunch of small paintings, acrylics on Masonite, 65 x 90 mm (= ACEO size, 2.5 x 3.5 inches), which can be turned into handpainted fridge magnets by simply sticking a magnet to the back:

The above for sale on my Daily Paintworks Gallery.

SOLD

I rather enjoy painting these - quick, not overly serious, and they allow me to freely experiment with various subject matter, styles and techniques.

I am currently taking some time every day to upload one or two of these (plus a whole bunch of others) to my Bid-or-Buy store.

Karoo landscape with figures

Oil on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm:

SOLD

Lilac-breasted roller

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 10 cm:

SOLD

Trumpet flowers

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm (= about 6 x 8 cm):

Sheep in a meadow

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.

Morning sunbath

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 10 cm:

SOLD

Long-haired sheep

Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inches = 64 x 89 mm):

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.

Ear tag

Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inches = 64 x 89 mm):

SOLD

Cows are cute, so why not another one?

Grazing cow

Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inches, or 64 x 89 mm):

SOLD

It has been a while since I have done any painting; I have been busy working on a new children's book, which will hopefully be available some time in January 2020 - watch this space! But in the meantime, a little ACEO, just to keep me from going completely rusty.

Happy Halloween

I have been experimenting with coloring images digitally. There's a bit of a learning curve involved...

Pencil drawing; color added with Gimp.

Cape turtle dove

Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inch = 64 x 89 mm):

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store. 

Cape sparrow

Acrylic on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

SOLD

Laughing dove

Laughing dove, Spilopelia senegalensis. Acrylic on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

SOLD

Bell peppers

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

This item is for sale on my Daily Paintworks Gallery.

Two pumpkins on a shelf

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 25 cm (= about 8 x 10 inches):

SOLD