Legacy – the Miniature
What comes to mind when someone mentions “Legacy”, or speaks of a or their own legacy? Chances are it stirs thoughts of wealth in some capital or valued asset/s. And if you take the time and dig deep enough within the heart of almost every parent is the desire to leave something of value for […]
Legacy – the Miniature
Legacy Unframed – 100mm x 100mm Framed – 170mm x 170mm Graphite on Fabriano Bristol My first miniature, but what a wonderful experience, made even more special given the background to the picture – read on. The reference photo was given to me by my late mom. The man is my grandfather who passed away […]
Faded Victories: SS100 Brough Superior
Size: 635 x 480mm unframed (Framed with Art Glass – 835 x 770mm) Medium: Graphite on 300 gsm Fabriano Sold “Every S.S.100 Pendine model is guaranteed to have been timed to exceed 110 m.p.h. before delivery to the customer,” – quote from the 1927 sales catalogue. Elegance, performance and limited production are what have made […]
James – Mastertons Coffee Portrait
Portrait of James – Mastertons Coffee (He’s the BOSS!!!) Charcoal on Fabriano Unavailable Sue and I visited Mastertons Coffee (Port Elizabeth) for some coffee for her 60th birthday and found James doing what he knows best – sourcing coffee for all the coffee lovers (Thanks James for looking after our addiction!!!) Unbeknownst to him […]
UNO!
Reference photo Eugene Coetzee Charcoal on Fabriano R800,00 (excl packaging and delivery) Unframed Uno is a rescue owl who is now very much part of the rehabilitation centre. She happily incubates eggs.
Spotted Eagle Owl
Charcoal on Fabriano Unavailable I’ve always loved owls; such beautiful birds playing such an important role in our eco-system. The late night “Whooo!” and the majestic spread of wings as they take off is awe-inspiring.
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 […]
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 […]
Dennis
Medium: charcoal and conte on Fabriano paper Unavailable Dennis routinely wears glasses. His anticipated ride on a motorised trike required that he wear goggles of a kind. I found some goggles in the garage, which he dutifully wore to protect his normal prescription glasses. His helmet is a riding cap, as close as you can […]