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:
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Monday 29 June 2020
Sunday 28 June 2020
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.
Monday 4 May 2020
Sun, Moon and Sky
My new children's book, Why the Sun and Moon live in the Sky is now available for sale at Amazon, in both paperback and e-book versions. It is a retelling of a Nigerian folktale, with new, original illustrations.
You can also read it right here:
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See more of my books here.
Wednesday 11 March 2020
Tuesday 10 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.
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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...
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