Roses

 Acrylics on panel, 10 x 10 cm:

And another rose:

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Palm tree

 Oil on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com

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Winter tree, Centurion

 Oil on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

I took a whole bunch of photos of street trees last year. Finally got around to painting one!

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com

Morning glory

 Oil on Masonite, ACEO (= 2.5 x 3.5 inch):

I have never tried this before: outdoor painting with a little homemade, mini tin can paintbox. A somewhat nervous first attempt, perhaps, but with practice I might improve. 

Four morning glories

 Oil on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

These little monsters are pretty invasive - if you don't keep them in check they overgrow the entire garden. But if you force them to pose for a still life arrangement, then at least they're earning their keep...

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com.

Sunflowers

 Oil on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com.

Roses at the fence

 Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com.

Nasturtium tangle

 Oil on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

This work is for sale. Contact me at brianvds@gmail.com. 

Nowadays I don't do many oils, partly simply because I don't really have space to put them all while waiting for them to dry to the point where they can be packed away. But for some sorts of effects, nothing else will do. For many artists, oil is their "serious" medium; for me it's something to be playful with, and plaster on thick, juicy brushstrokes in uninhibited manner. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't, but I always learn some thing in the process. 

Foxgloves

 Acrylics on canvasboard, 15 x 10 cm:

SOLD

Nasturtium

 Acrylics on canvasboard, 4 x 4 inches ( = about 10 x 10 cm):

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store, or contact me directly at brianvds@gmail.com

Red berries

 Acrylics on canvasboard, 4 x 4 inches (= about 10 x 10 cm):

This item may be for sale on my Bid-or-Buy store, or contact me directly: brianvds@gmail.com

Firethorn berries

 Acrylics on canvasboard, 4 x 4 inches (= about 10 x 10 cm):

SOLD

Trumpet flowers

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

Tuscan window

Pen and acrylic wash on watercolor paper, 15 x 10 cm:

SOLD

Two pumpkins on a shelf

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

SOLD

Sunflowers in a ceramic vase

Acrylics on Masonite, 36 x 51 cm (= about 14 x 20 inches):

SOLD

This one is a bit larger than my usual thing, and as such I did not put it up on my Bid-or-Buy store, because it is likely a bit too unwieldy to send anywhere by mail. It will hopefully feature in a local exhibition in due course.

Red apple

Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

SOLD

Busy bee

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

SOLD

Sunbird and Protea Flower

More specifically, a greater double-banded sunbird. Acrylics on Masonite, 20 x 15 cm:

SOLD

The sunbirds (there are many species) are Africa's version of the hummingbirds of the Americas. despite their similar looks, they are not closely related. The sunbirds have a similar lifestyle though, and live on nectar and small insects.

Two pansies

Acrylics on Masonite, 15 x 20 cm:

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