Sometimes, no, make that all times, when you think a project will be easy, it turns out to be quite a challenge. I was sent an image of a milk bottle outside a red door. Throwback to the days when you were awoken by the clinking of bottles and the rattle of the milkman’s lorry. […]
On My Easel
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 – Bull Elephant – 14th February 2019
This beautiful Bull Elephant was photographed by me in 2015 in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. This is an oil on canvas measuring around 40 cm x 30 cm. Lots still to do but this will be my masterpiece. (For Now) You may also interested in 4 Baby Elephants created for a baby boy’s room. You may like to see […]
On My Easel – Tobias Toucan – 14 February 2019
Progress on Tobias Toucan has been slow, as other projects have taken priority. He is back on the easel as I tackle the vegetation and his feet. He is such a beautiful creature so I hope I do him justice.
On My Easel – Tobias Toucan – 10th Dec 2018
This beautiful Toucan is my second attempt at painting a bird. The first was a Jackal Buzzard that lived in blue gum trees in front of our home. The trick with this painting is in getting the colour variations of his beak correct. Hope I can do it. The Toucan’s name is Tobias. The painting […]
On My Easel – Jessica – Ceres Rail Company -17th July 2018
There is a very active steam train company that works out of the Cape town of Ceres – Called the Ceres Rail Company. They have several restored steam engines and a number of old South African Railways carriages. The company offers nostalgic trips from 1 to 5 days around the Western Cape. In June of […]
No Better Place, Than Home, At Twilight On A Warm Summer Evening”
On My Easel – Village at Twilight On My Easel is this little village scene. I have no idea what the name of the technique is… I’ve probably been told, and if so, then I have forgotten. To achieve the effect, you start with a black canvas, and, using good old school chalk, you draw […]