MARTIN'S MEMORIES is a painting of a dear friends special possessions that he collected over the course of his life, Delft from Holland where his family hails from, Indonesia where his dad was born and Brazil, where he himself was born! I captured a few pieces that he displays in his accountant's office and created this painting for the reception area where all his clients can enjoy what is special to him!
ORANGE STUDY focuses on the strong contrast between light and dark, warm and cold, vorm and loose brush stroke. I call is a study as I try to push myself to another level of awareness in terms of the fine balance between a good painting and an exceptional one!
THE FIRST PORTRAIT OF THE DUCHES OF CAMBRIDGE UNVEILED!
Here is a clip of the artist and the protrait
The first official painted portrait of The Duchess of Cambridge has been commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, where it is unveiled today Friday 11 January 2013.
The National Portrait Gallery's painting of its Patron was commissioned with the support of Sir Hugh Leggatt, in memory of Sir Denis Mahon, through the Art Fund.
The Duchess was involved in the selection process, from which artist Paul Emsley, the 2007 winner of the Gallery's BP Portrait Award competition, was chosen by Director Sandy Nairne to paint her official portrait.
The Duchess took part in an initial meeting to talk through the process of the painting. This was followed by two sittings, in May and June 2012, at the artist's studio in the West Country, England, and Kensington Palace. Emsley later made use of a series of photographs produced during the sittings. His subjects are frequently located against a dark background and emphasise 'the singularity and silence of the form'; while utilising a meticulous technique of thin layers of oil paint and glazes.
Paul Emsley says: 'The Duchess explained that she would like to be portrayed naturally - her natural self - as opposed to her official self. She struck me as enormously open and generous and a very warm person. After initially feeling it was going to be an unsmiling portrait I think it was the right choice in the end to have her smiling - that is really who she is.'
Following three-and-a-half months of painting, the completed portrait was presented to the Gallery's Trustees at their November 2012 meeting.
SASKATCHEWAN ROSES celebrates the time I just spent in Canada, and the beautiful pottery my dear friend bought for me on a visit to The Mckenzie Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
CHATEAU GABRIEL ~ 11" X 14"
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CHATEAU GABRIEL is my take on the beautiful chateau that YSL decorated. Dramatic light shining through the window is a warm backdrop to the very special checkerboard marble floor. I love this grand, vibrant room decorated by one of the worlds top designers!
KAARTSPEL is a lovely setting of an informal card game, emphasized by the cool light from a beautiful French window. An intense setting of warm reds, set off by calming greens that create a warm interior.
Welcome to my blog! I am an artist, wife and a mother of 3 beautiful children! My Father is the King of kings and therefor I am greatly blessed! I am South African born of French, Dutch and Flemish decent a.k.a Afrikaans. Most of my life has been surrounded by the beautiful Cape vineyards, Cape Dutch architecture and colonial gardens of the beautiful country of mine where I draw inspiration from all things French and fabulous!
