Trumpeter hornbill

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

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Grain field with silos

 Acrylics on Masonite, 10 x 15 cm:

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Painted landscapes often don't quite reflect the reality, namely that much of the world is flat as a table. You'd never guess, judging from all those mountains you often see in the background in landscape paintings.

When I started painting, I soon learned why: huge, flat, expansive landscapes are quite spectacular when you stand in them, but they can easily look a bit featureless in a painting, particularly a small painting such as this one. And thus, artists usually put something in there for the eye to focus on, as I did here with the silos.

As I noted elsewhere, I am as fond as anyone of romanticized paintings of rural life, but I also like the more industrial-looking reality of modern farming. 

Lavender field, Western Cape

 Acrylics on Masonite, 10 x 15 cm:

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Something fishy

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

Tractor at work

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Yellow pansy butterfly

 Acrylics on canvas board, 5 x 7 inches (= about 13 x 18 cm):

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Why Cheetah's Cheeks are Stained

 My latest children's book is now available:

It is another edition in my series of African folktales; this one has a rather delightful explanation for just why cheetahs have those dark streak marks down their cheeks. Ages 5 - 8.

Here is the free web version:

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