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,…
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Everyday MiniARTures
Daily MiniARTures painted from 16 August 2021 to 22 August 2021
Everyday MiniARTures
Daily MiniARTures painted from 9 August 2021 to 15 August 2021
Everyday MiniARTures
Daily MiniARTures painted from 2 August 2021 to 8 August 2021
In honour of Spring
They are named “mock-orange” in reference to their flowers, which look somewhat similar to those of oranges and lemons at first glance, and smell of orange flowers and jasmine. They tend to like colder climates so I have to rely on photos of my Mom’s garden, arrangements of mock orange blossoms and childhood memories to conjour…
A bunch of Sunshine
When painting from a photograph which is something I do a lot, one needs to plan. With time and practice these edits become automatic. One needs to think about how the vase of flowers is to be laid out on the canvas. One needs to consider the negative space between the subject and the edges…
Bucket of Brilliance
Sometimes my MiniARTure squares become a plan for a bigger painting like it did for a “Bucket of Brilliance”.
Peony blossoms
These peonies are a combination of corals, salmon and fuchsia.
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