Monday, July 23, 2012

FRENCH GALVANIZED PITCHER


SOLD


The quaintest little French shop in our Valley, TANCREDI & MORGEN, lent me one of their antique French galvanized pitchers as inspiration and this is what I did with it. Though it is grey and not so grand, I think it came out just fine what with the bright fruit and flowers to boot!


Friday, July 20, 2012

DELFT AND PEONIES

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​This is a second in a series of paintings depicting a delft vase with roses, peonies and lemons. The late afternoon light shines on the French pitcher which makes for interesting shadows and lively highlights. It will look darling in any kind of French style atmosphere.


Thursday, July 19, 2012

FRENCH POMEGRANATES

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A French style depiction of pomegranates from my friend's garden whom also gave me the lovely platter for Christmas! I made this painting for her mom who took it back to South Africa with her.




Wednesday, July 18, 2012

DELFT VASE


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A vibrant still life depicting a French style setting of a pitcher, grain sack and delft vase. Cool shadows set off vibrant colors. A lovely color study that will brighten up any room.


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

FRENCH PITCHER WITH CHERRIES

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My dear friend Jane gave me a bag of cherries before leaving for Arkansas, and boy did I have to move fast to take a picture of it in this bowl as cherries don't have a very long shelf life in our house!




Monday, July 16, 2012

SUMMER TABLE

Oil on Canvas                                                                   SOLD                                                                             28 X 36

A lively, summery and bright painting with light and shadows dancing on the roses and fruit.This painting has a wonderful rustic and impressionistic feel.



Sunday, July 15, 2012

VASE DE HYDRANGEA


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My latest painting in a series of truly French inspired works. I mainly want to depict the touch of sunlight on fresh fruit which reminds of a lazy morning in the South of France! Hence the grain sack dish cloth! Beautiful, French grays, blues and soft pinks would go well in any sophisticated setting.
This listing is for a 24" X 36" painting, painted on the sides so you won't need to frame if you choose not to.




Friday, July 13, 2012

CARMEL MISSION

Carmel Mission
Our dear friends, Matt and Caitlin are getting married today at Carmel Mission. I made this painting especially for them as a wedding gift as they both have a passion for missions and also of course this will be a snapshot of the happiest day of their lives, captured on canvas! They will be living in Belgium for the first few years of their marriage, so I hope this will find a special place in their new home!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

FIRST WALK


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This is a soft, gentle rendition of a mother and her baby taking a few first steps on the beach. A special moment captured in the late afternoon sun.



Wednesday, July 11, 2012

STROLL AT SUNSET

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A beautiful painting of a mother, her friend and their kids on the beach at sunset. Warm impressionist light is set off against pleasing purples and blues.
This painting will be a lovely conversation piece in any home, wether it be a beach home, your own home or even an office space to remind you of a wonderful vacation at sea.
This listing is for an oil on canvas painting, measuring:
16" X 20"
The canvas is painted on the edges so you might not need to frame.



Tuesday, July 10, 2012

FIRST SEA OUTING

SOLD ~ Oil on Canvas

A lovely snapshot of my niece, Isabella's first visit to Camps Bay beach in Cape Town. I really tried to push the warm highlights against the cool blues of the sea.


Sunday, July 8, 2012

WHITE FLOWERS ON GRAIN SACK


SOLD ~ oil on canvas

This setting is simply a lovely ensemble of a few French objects which I painted to compliment a previous painting a client bought for her husband. It has a masculine feel to it with the brown and blue background setting off the white flowers. The teacup reflects the teapot in the previous painting and subtly unites the two paintings.



Saturday, July 7, 2012

FRESHLY CUT FLOWERS

SOLD ~ oil on canvas
For this piece, I set out to push the intensity between cool and warm, highlight and shadow and am pleased with the result. There is an overall happy, sunny moment captured, and that is exactly how I feel at present!