End of summer

Painted in thick painterly strokes using brushes, palette knives and silicon blades and shapers.

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,…

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…

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…