Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:
This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com.
Showing posts with label animal art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animal art. Show all posts
Tuesday 30 August 2022
Thursday 25 August 2022
Thursday 8 July 2021
Elephant in shallow water
Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:
I rather enjoy painting very big subject matter in small format. This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com
Also check out my Redbubble store for all manner of printable graphics, or my books page, if reading is your thing.
Friday 7 May 2021
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Monochrome elephant
Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:
I now and then enjoy working in monochrome, particularly for this kind of subject, which isn't all that colorful to begin with.
Friday 20 November 2020
Tuesday 27 October 2020
Monday 13 July 2020
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:
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.
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.
Monday 29 June 2020
The Amazing Unusual Animal ABC
I have completed my latest adventure in children's book writing:
A is for apple, B for book? Says who? Here is an ABC book featuring some of the lesser known creatures of the world, with a bit of information about each.
Some sample pages:
Buy on Amazon
A is for apple, B for book? Says who? Here is an ABC book featuring some of the lesser known creatures of the world, with a bit of information about each.
Some sample pages:
Buy on Amazon
Monday 22 June 2020
Cape hunting dog
Oil on Masonite, ACEO (= about 65 x 90 mm):
I haven't painted anything in ages, but have been itching to do so, and to try out a medium I haven't used in years, namely oils. I was rather relieved to see that while my painting has become a bit rusty, my old oil paints are for the most part still perfectly usable.
To start with, I stuck to a limited palette of black, white, yellow ocher and burnt umber. For this sort of subject matter you don't really need much else anyway, though the reference photo I used was definitely more colorful, particularly in the background.
I haven't painted anything in ages, but have been itching to do so, and to try out a medium I haven't used in years, namely oils. I was rather relieved to see that while my painting has become a bit rusty, my old oil paints are for the most part still perfectly usable.
To start with, I stuck to a limited palette of black, white, yellow ocher and burnt umber. For this sort of subject matter you don't really need much else anyway, though the reference photo I used was definitely more colorful, particularly in the background.
Wednesday 11 March 2020
Sunday 1 March 2020
Lots of mini-paintings
I have been rather busy with all manner of things, but made time to squeeze in small paintings whenever I could, trying out various styles and techniques. These are all about ACEO size, i.e. about 65 x 90 mm, and they are fun and quick to complete. They also give one opportunity to quickly try out new ideas or techniques.
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
Nowadays I turn these into fridge magnets by simply sticking a magnet to the back. In this form they have been doing reasonably well at a local gallery. I think I may upload some to my Bid-or-buy store as well...
Sunday 19 January 2020
Sunday 5 January 2020
Tuesday 31 December 2019
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.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.
Friday 27 December 2019
Ear tag
Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inches = 64 x 89 mm):
Cows are cute, so why not another one?
SOLD
Cows are cute, so why not another one?
Thursday 26 December 2019
Grazing cow
Acrylics on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inches, or 64 x 89 mm):
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.
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.
Monday 16 September 2019
Red-billed hornbill
Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:
The hornbills have a rather strange system of breeding. They breed in hollows in trees. The opening is mostly blocked off with a plaster made of mud and droppings, leaving only a narrow opening through which the male feeds the female and her chicks. When the hole becomes too small for its occupants, the female breaks out; the opening is then resealed as before, and the chicks fed by both parents until they are ready to leave the nest.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.
The hornbills have a rather strange system of breeding. They breed in hollows in trees. The opening is mostly blocked off with a plaster made of mud and droppings, leaving only a narrow opening through which the male feeds the female and her chicks. When the hole becomes too small for its occupants, the female breaks out; the opening is then resealed as before, and the chicks fed by both parents until they are ready to leave the nest.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Caracal
Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:
I am not overly fond of painting predators. When I do, I decidedly prefer the smaller, lesser known ones, rather than the big glamorous ones like lions or leopards. Caracals are medium sized cats, and quite common throughout much of Africa, the Middle East and India, but are elusive and seldom seen.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-buy store.
I am not overly fond of painting predators. When I do, I decidedly prefer the smaller, lesser known ones, rather than the big glamorous ones like lions or leopards. Caracals are medium sized cats, and quite common throughout much of Africa, the Middle East and India, but are elusive and seldom seen.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-buy store.
Monday 9 September 2019
Three springbok
Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:
The name springbok is from Afrikaans, meaning "jumping antelope." These medium-sized antelope are found in suitable habitat through much of the western half of southern Africa. They get their name from a curious behaviour known as "pronking" (from the Afrikaans, meaning "to show off"), in which they jump into the air in a stiff-legged posture. It is not clear what the purpose of this behaviour is.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.
The name springbok is from Afrikaans, meaning "jumping antelope." These medium-sized antelope are found in suitable habitat through much of the western half of southern Africa. They get their name from a curious behaviour known as "pronking" (from the Afrikaans, meaning "to show off"), in which they jump into the air in a stiff-legged posture. It is not clear what the purpose of this behaviour is.
This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store.
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