Uncompleted pieces that can be pre ordered.
Why are they incomplete? Sometimes it’s because it needs to dry before you progress to the next stage,
or there’s something more pressing on the easel,
or, you’re looking for inspiration or undecided on what’s next.
On My Easel and almost complete. Ninety six kilometres north east of Kroonstad and sixteen kilometres east of Parys in the Northern Free State is the small farming region of Weiveld. Central to economic enterprise in Weiveld is cattle and grain farming and supported by a twelve tube grain silo operated by Senwes – Grainlink. […]
The grand age of steam has long passed us by. All that remains of the steam train era are mainly those engines and train sets maintained and run by private individuals and companies who have a real passion for steam. They have the skills and financial resources to restore, renovate, and maintain these huge, smoking […]
Sometime last year I spotted a beautiful photograph of a Namibian sunset, complete with what looks like a Toyota Landcruiser coming up the hill towards the photographer. I obtained the permission of the photographer to use the image as reference. It’s a long way from finished and it is the biggest painting I’ve tackled. It […]
This 1933 Ford is my impression of one that was recently offered for sale in California on behalf of the owner from Clinton, Michigan. It is what was commonly known in the 1930’s, a sedan delivery. Based on the 1933 car it had a longer chassis, suicide doors and the rear had a panel van […]
This Oil painting is 900 mm x 600 mm stretched canvas of 280gsm. It is going to take time, so do come back from time to time for an update . The painting is based on a photograph taken in Namibia in 2019. I’m brave enough to tackle most challenges. You’re invited to send me […]
The Cord marque only existed from late 1929 to 1937 but in that short space of time they designed some fabulous vehicles and introduced a host of innovations to motoring. Probably the most famous of the Cords were the 1936 and 1937 models. The model featured in this oil painting is a 1936 Westchester. It’s […]
I recently read about a young chap who inherited his Grandpa’s 1950’s Chev. He is busy restoring the old car but it’s a race against time. His Gran has a few months to live and he wants to take the old lady for one last drive. Here’s hoping he gets it finished in time. This […]
This 1933 Ford is still on active duty in the USA and was recently sold after being with one family from the early 1950’s. This is an oil on canvas panel measuring 148 mm x 210 mm (6 in x 8 in) and forms part of a series including Just an old Ford, 1937 Chevrolet […]
1929 Chevrolet 5 Window Coupe – Our Ref OP451 This old 1929 Chevrolet was one of the many variants in the Chevy Stable. There were 3 and 5 window coupes, drop-hoods, 4 door sedans and LDVs (or pickups). 1929 was an interesting year. In Chicago the great gangster shootout now know as the Valentine’s Day […]
1934 Dodge Pickup – Our Ref OP452 This 9 x 12 inch oil painting depicts a blue 1934 Dodge light delivery vehicle. In USA they would call this a truck or a pickup and here in South Africa it is called a “Bakkie”. Not sure what to do with the background. Whether I should create […]