Acrylics on panel, 20 x 15 cm:
Monday, 9 October 2023
Saturday, 7 October 2023
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Monday, 28 August 2023
Sunday, 16 July 2023
Thursday, 13 July 2023
Sunday, 9 July 2023
Saturday, 8 July 2023
Wednesday, 28 June 2023
Aloes at the corner
Acrylics on board, 30 x 20 cm:
We tend to associate aloes with the tropics. But here in my corner of the world they bloom in winter, so they often make me think of cold, gloomy days. I took the reference photo on which I somewhat loosely based this picture just a few blocks from where I live. It was a bright, crisp day, but when I painted it the weather was rather gloomy and overcast, and this slipped into the painting, I think.
Monday, 26 June 2023
Aloes and lavender
Acrylics on board, 20 x 15 cm:
A somewhat experimental piece (I kind of channeled Irma Stern or something), and I cannot quite decide whether I like it or absolutely hate it. Time will tell!
Thursday, 15 June 2023
Monday, 5 June 2023
Cape turtle dove
Acrylics on board, 20 x 15 cm:
Also known as ring-necked doves, these critters are found over much of southern and eastern Africa. They are very common around here in my neck of the woods, and their characteristic call something of a soundtrack to local scenery. Because they're so common, people hardly notice them, but I think they're rather beautiful and a worthy subject to paint.
Thursday, 1 June 2023
Winter weeds, highveld
Acrylics on board, 20 x 15 cm:
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Most people tell me they find highveld winters depressing. Me, I love the subdued earth tones, the scraggly weeds and puffy seed heads, the hint of ice in the evening breeze.
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