Part of a series of paintings inspired by special places. Enthralled by the gentle beauty of the countryside beginning to awaken in the early spring. The busy sound of life returning, the air humming with the sounds and scents of nature and the abundance of spring. This painting, full of joy and expectation is created with bold, spontaneous paint and mixed media marks.
"Beauty for ashes", is inspired by the King Protea that grows in the Western Cape, majestic and magnificent, it stands proudly showing off an array of soft pinks and creams, set against grey green leaves and deep indigo shadows. These gentle colours stand in stark contrast to the extreme hardiness of the flower with its unique ability to survive wildfires and, in these extreme conditions, to generate new life. These contradictions and the many layers that make up the reality of not only this flower but our very existence are what fascinate and intrigue me, as I explore ways to visually express the diversity of the world around me.
Part of a series inspired by special places; this painting explores the essence of nature and the beauty of the garden in early spring. It is more than what the eye can see, it is the layers of our reality and how we respond, the intensity and variety of the greens, the birdsong in the trees, the soft spring light, the changing shadows, the freshness of the air, the promise of life and the peace and tranquility of the garden in spring. A delight.
Inspired by the promise of the early morning mists before the day and our reality take shape. This painting captures the fluid changes and soft, gentle movement of the night rolling away as our dreamworld evaporates and the morning light pushes through. Moments suspended in time.A large canvas created full of layers of colour and movement.
A vibrant painting, inspired by the richness and beauty of nature. The layers of colour boldly and energetically applied with a palette knife with hints of colours and detail peeping through, create a painting brimming with life and full of the sensations of nature!
Part of a series of paintings inspired by special places. Enthralled by the gentle beauty of the countryside beginning to awaken in the early spring. The busy sound of life returning and the air full of the scents of nature and the abundance of spring. This painting is created with layers of paint and colour.
