Karoo Dusk

Pastells on Wet Paper

52cm x 40cm

Zach, Heather and Charlotte

Inspired by England "The Four Seasons" photograph by Brusselle.

Dear Blossom

Memories of Spring, soon to come again!

Our Wildlife

Experimenting with pastel and fibre pen. Depictions of the wildlife that we take for granted, but that are slowly disappearing with the encroachment of man into their habitat.

Journey's End

It's been some time since I've blogged, but watching a tv programme the other night, brought this picture to mind. I had done it some time ago and it still brings back happy memories of walking along the beach with the sand squelching in your toes. The orange tones also bring back the sense of warmth of a summer's day.

That Look

Eyes are the windows to the soul, so they say. These two drawings were done in the same way as my Misty Mountains - I wanted to achieve a soft unfocused image where the eyes became the focus of the pictures. I think I achieved this.


Have a fabulous Festive Season everyone.

God's Window

Up in the north of the country in Mpumalanga, on the escarpment overlooking the Lowveld, is the area called God's Window. I'm sure most countries have their own 'Windows' overlooking hills and valleys, but our South African one is truly amazing.

In my own way, I have interpreted their majesty! I hope you think I've done them justice.

Zulu Dancers

One of the wonderful things about Africa, is the colour. The colour of the land, the sky, the mountains and the people. Colour vibrates in Africa - rich oranges, deep purples, the intense blue of the sky on a Summer's day and the inky black at night. And the people of Africa, both black and white, wear those colours like a badge.

The Kwa-Zulu Natal area is particularly rich in colour. The tropical vegetation and the damp heat bring out the most vibrant colours imaginable. This pastell of two Zulu dancers is typical of that richness.

They Came in Two by Two

From our four legged furry friends to the wilds of Africa, animals can present such wonderful images to paint. The variety of different species can be matched by the variety of different mediums and techniques that can be used. I really enjoy experimenting and find that even an old tin can top can lend itself to being used in creative expression.

Richmond Park, 300x220mm

One of my earlier paintings, Richmond Park in Winter presents a misty feel which is ideal for painting.