Within the first few months of us being married Phil was transferred by his company to Upington in the Northern Cape. It was hot in the summer and we lived on the banks of the Orange River which had a very cooling effect on those stifling hot summer days. What it also had was a…
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Violet Bearded Iris
This bearded iris center has an almost abstract quality. Irises are very much stand alone flowers, which rise elegantly above long slender leaves. The flower has three falls, those large petals curving downwards graced by bearded accents and three tall majestically upright standards. These gorgeous upright petals enclose the center open mouth protectively, inviting you…
Cream Rose
I love painting roses. The folds and the subtle colouring of the shadows are fun to paint and watch the rose unfurl under the brush….. Acrylic on Canvas 14 X 24 cm Below are a selection of close-ups of this painting
White Moth Orchid
I have some Moth Orchids in my home that I photographed and painted. I love the simple beauty of this flower. I found it deceptively difficult to paint with its flat white surfaces and subtle colouring. Acrylic on Canvas 40 X 50 cm Below are a selection of close-ups of this painting
White Stargazer Lily
A friend brought me a bunch of Stargazer lilies as a thank you gift. I couldn’t resist painting some of them…. This is a miniature which I gave to a friend as a birthday gift. Acrylic on canvas 14 X 24 cm Below are some close-ups of the Stargazer lily
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