Under the sea is a series of 10 cm x 10 cm little cards inspired by my daughters love of the sea and passion for diving. She spends months over the summer diving and exploring the Sodwana Bay reefs.
Big beef
Have any of you read Gerald Durrell’s books? He’s one of those authors from another generation who dont seem to be so popular today. I grew up reading his books. He was a naturalist, zookeeper, and conservationist. There was so much humour and adventure in his search of animals around the world that he details…
Rhodesian flame lily
The African Flame Lily, scientifically known as Gloriosa superba is easily recognized by its distinctive bi-colored flowers, usually bi-colored yellow and orange-scarlet, that resemble flames. The flame lily has several common names, including climbing lily, creeping lily, glory lily, gloriosa lily, tiger claw, and fire lily. In certain regions, it is also referred to as Amakukhulume (Ndebele), Kajongwe…
A precious 4-legged furby
I don’t often take pet portrait commissions, but this little fella was a much loved doggie who had crossed over to the rainbow ridge, and his Mom wanted a painting of him.
Animals
Animals, animals and more animals….
Magnolia branch
I love painting magnolias. I haven’t painted any in a while now so I figured it was time. This is a large painting 100 cm X 100 cm of a branch filled with sculptural magnolia flowers and buds at various stages of opening.
Summer explosion
This is a large canvas – 110cm X 90 cm done in acrylic on canvas. I have used a number of tools to create various effects. The goblet is filled with Narcissus, yellow broom flowers and delphiniums The background was painted (or should I say applied) with a large palette knife. For the paint splatter…
A myriad of miniatures
I have a brother who lives in the United States of America (he married an American), but comes home to South Africa for visits regularly (sometimes as much as twice a year). The poor long suffering brother that he is always lugs a suitcase of treasures with him he has found for us, or treasures…
Limoncello
When I have an abundance of lemons I always make lemon meringue pie…. A family favourite! For those interested here is the recipe I always use. Easy Lemon Meringue Pie With a tennis biscuit crust (or a graham cracker crust outside of South Africa) and sweetened condensed milk filling, this lemon meringue pie is foolproof…
Izilwane
A new venture for myself and fellow artist Amanda Yearsley. The idea behind the Izilwane (which means animals in Zulu) cooperative is to provide affordable, easy to pack, lightweight original art, or limited edition prints that will take up no space in your suitcase and are pre-mounted and ready to frame. Artwork ranges from hand…
Animals galore and other adventures
Living in the middle of a nature reserve and on the doorstep of so many magnificent Big 5 game parks, there is plenty of inspiration for an artist who not only enjoys wildlife but loves painting them. Living in the guesthouse, our guests are constantly asking me for original artwork they can take home as…
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