Charcoal and Acrylic on Linen 30cmx40cm
I wanted to see how the charcoal and acrylic would transfer onto the raw linen from Switzerland. Reasonably happy with the portrait of a traditional warrior dancer. Fun, if exhausting
In his time Jan has been an electronics, nuclear and power system engineer, a strategist, a humanitarian and an artist. A career path linked by creativity and innovative thinking.
Initially trained at the Johannesburg College of Art, Jan has won numerous international awards and has exhibited nationally and internationally. He can be found in his studio ‘Jandreart’ located at Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna.
When I saw “linen” I was fascinated Jandre’. As you know I especially like this series because there is something so very African about every aspect of these pieces. I can almost see this painted on a shard of slasto or flat rock like a semi-modern petroglyph..
Stay safe and bravo. Let us know how the art selection goes, we’re holding thumbs!
Mark Raats
When I saw “linen” I was fascinated Jandre’. As you know I especially like this series because there is something so very African about every aspect of these pieces. I can almost see this painted on a shard of slasto or flat rock like a semi-modern petroglyph..
Stay safe and bravo. Let us know how the art selection goes, we’re holding thumbs!
February 7, 2013