Daily MiniARTures painted from 2 February 2022 to 8 February 2022
Tag: acrylic
Mtunzini Art in the Shade
I have been diligently preparing for the second Rotary Mtunzini ART IN THE SHADE of 2021 which will be held over the weekend of 26, 27 and 28 November. The huge success that was had in February 2021 was partly because the festival was held indoors over 3 days to manage the strict COVID restrictions,…
Everyday MiniARTures
Daily MiniARTures painted from 9 August 2021 to 15 August 2021
Custom black
Most artists have their favourite custom black mix. I have two custom mixes. One is Burnt Umber and Ultramarine blue. This black can be mixed as a cool black (with the addition of more Ultramarine blue) or a warmer black (with more Burnt umber). When mixed with white it gives you an amazing selection of…
A Big Black Rhinoceros
As I am sure you have gathered by now the rhino is my favourite of all the living creatures. Living where we do I am fortunate enough to be able to see them as often as I want. Sadly the plight of the rhino has become extreme with poachers steadily destroying any chance of this…
The Hockney Hack
Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) is a large acrylic-on-canvas pop art painting by British artist David Hockney, completed in May 1972. It measures 2.1 m × 3.0 m, and depicts two figures: one swimming underwater and one clothed male figure (the artist) looking down at the swimmer. In November 2018, it sold for US$90.3 million, which was the highest price ever paid at…
An attempt at a monochromatic colour scheme
I think a monochromatic colour scheme has to be one of my more challenging exercises. As much as I try to tone down my penchant for colour, it somehow finds itself back onto my palette. I just cannot help myself. With these paintings I was forced to adhere to very limited variations of white. Monochromatic colour…
Nude study
Acrylic on stretched canvas frame 60 X 60 X 4 cm At one stage I used to sketch and paint a lot of nudes. Painting nudes can be a bit daunting and I have always struggled with getting the angle and proportion of the head correct. Now no longer in the Middle East where one…
Three little pigs…
I love pigs! I would love a pig, but for now that want is on hold. In the meantime, till the time is right I paint piggy’s… Pigs may be indiscriminate eaters, but they are also highly intelligent and incredibly social animals. Highly trainable and can learn at a much faster rate than dogs. Pig behaviour…
Pigs & Bunny Rabbits
I am currently busy with a series of animals. Originally commissioned for a little girls bedroom modelled in the French country style. The room incorporated a lot of the elements of the French country design – ruffles, distressed woodwork, mixed patterns, with a few vibrant colours as accents but mostly all very subdued hues. Once…
Acrylic pouring
With the move back to South Africa and the adjustment to a knew environment it has taken me a while to find my rhythm and mojo. Even now, 18 months down the line there is so much to do in the guesthouse, I struggle to find the continuous hours I need to complete a…
Red Nguni – “the stones of the Ngoye forest”
Nguni cattle form a vital part of the Zulu heritage. The uniqueness of each cow’s skin has been catalogued and forms part of the Zulu oral poetry and storytelling. The interaction between the tribe’s natural surroundings and the patterns on the Nguni hides led to the formation of over 300 illustrative words in the Zulu…
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