A warm, lively painting, depicting a warm setting of roses in a lovely glass vase, reflecting sunlight in the water. I love how the impasto of the oil paint adds to the texture of the petals and make this work even more alive!
Nothing is more inspiring than the reflections on a beautiful SILVER URN! So I captured this picture as the sun came rushing through my studio window this morning...didn't linger long though, as winter is setting in! I love how the dappled light, soft petals and broken color all work together in this piece!
SETTING ON A CHAIR with a few of my favourite things! I just love anything in an old enamel pitcher and nothing looks more beautiful than...you guessed it...PEONIES!!!
A darling setting of peonies against purple shutters and a very bright, warm highlight against the back of my little garden table. I love that the lemons only serve as a compliment color to support the composition!
VERDIGRIS sets off beautiful yellow hues, streaming in through the tall, French doors, inviting your eye in with the warm light which leads you towards a glimpse of a lovely Provincial table and chairs in the foreground.
THE SUNLIT ROOM is totally drenched in sunlight with beautiful shadows casting a glimpse of sash windows on the walls of this well lived in French interior. I love the open door that leads one's eye into the inner room which is connected to the first with the same warm dapple of light.
LA STATUE speaks of all things grand and glamorous though understated opulence which I tried to capture in this painting. I love the glimpse of yellow curtain which is neither overwhelming, nor forgettable!
LE BUREAU is a lovely painting, emphasizing the stark, warm light streaming into a calm, quiet room. The chair is invitingly placed to draw the viewers eye in and enjoy the view!
A few minutes peace savoring the last warm rays of the day, soaking up all that is good, a good read, in a good chair at a good sized window! Love everything about this painting!
Salon Rouge captures really intense warmth, both streaming in through the tall French window as well as bouncing off the vibrant red walls. I love everything about this room and am very happy with how it turned out!
This is my rendition of YSL's lounge complete with Monet's Lilies on the walls and striking red couch that draws the viewers eye into this rather grand 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!