Rejoice in the Hope of Glory no 4
Oil on canvas Unavailable The painting is part of my on-going “Rejoice in the Hope of Glory” series. I ran a “Painting Give-Away” on Facebook, calling for people to send in a photograph of an image or scene that to them represented “Hope”in some way or other. These two brothers are playing a game in […]
Loeriesfontein’s sheep
Oil paint and charcoal on stretched canvas Unframed Available R18 200 (excl packaging and delivery) – 100% of the proceeds of the sale of this painting will be donated to the van der Westhuizen’s of the farm Uitspankolk, 100km north of Loeriesfontein. Situated at the edge of the Hantam Karoo, Bushmanland and Namaqualand, Loeriesfontein is […]
Antarctic Picnic: One ice or two Dear?
Oil paint on canvas Unframed Sold The scene is set in a post-Antarctic environment – oblivious to the devastation of Ant/arctic regions life goes on ostrich-style, head-in-the-sand. Do we do something about Climate Change, or do live in another Conspiracy Theory mentality? Or is it a matter of, “The problem is too big for me […]
Shattered Dreams
Charcoal on Fabriano Unframed Available R2 400 (excl packaging and delivery – shipped in a tube) The work is a reflection on a present/future – Climate Change and its potential ravages either galvanise us into action to cope, thrive or survive. Or we live an ignorant life of apparent bliss, swimming in our own shame […]
Out of the Heart Of Darkness
OUT OF THE HEART OF DARKNESS Oil paint on canvas 685 X 838mm Framed Sold This work forms part of the Portrait 100 (Portrait Award /2021) Exhibition at the Rupert Museum in Stellenbosch. The exhibition runs from 4 September 2021 – 28 November 2021. “Portrait 100 is a carefully curated collection of some of […]
STUCK IN THICK MUD IN RURAL ZIMBABWE OPENS UP 1 IN 919 DREAM OPPORTUNITY!
Mud and Dreams Mud and dreams don’t particularly go together, pleasantly that is, unless mud is part of your beauty treatment; not that I have ever indulged in such practices.Well, now in my life mud and beauty of a different nature are linked; rural Zimbabwian mud, portraiture, the biennial National Portrait Award Competition, and the […]
Portrait of a Good Friend
700mm x 1000mm Charcoal and conte’ Fabriano Unavailable Hans was a really good friend of mine – from Dutch stock that weathered well. As an engineer he constructed and designed the most amazing structures, and gadgets. Hiked incredulous paths, climbed some seriously dangerous cliffs – a life well worth filling a book. I love what […]
New York
Acrylic, spray paint, wood(saligna) and acrylic sealant Height 640mm Available R1 100 (excl delivery) Another piece done at a time where I needed to indulge in some creative fun.
The Protest
Oil on canvas Unframed Available R4 500 (Excl delivery) The yellow vest has become a global symbol of protest. This painting was inspired by the recent protests in France. The Arc de Triomf stands monumentally in the smoke of the teargas of the protest, a symbol of proud past victories, yet past victories will not […]
Corvette Cathedral
Oil on Canvas with gold and copper leaf 752mm x 1014mm Unframed Unavailable I have always admired the Corvette – beautiful design, beautiful lines, all the things that can cause it be admired and for it to find a sure place in your heart. Owning one would be awesome. I’d probably spend an inordinate amount […]