Portrait of 'The Fisherman’ finished. Tossed on the sea of life. His hoody, a halo of protection, insulating him. Retreating into the anonymity of its darkness. Within which his eyes stare unwaveringly at the hostile environment within which the homeless exist. Raw Sienna mixed with rose and a touch of Naples yellow gold as the base colour for the portrait, with shades of Indian
JANDRE RAATS ART STUDIOHis work is expressionistic, inspired by impressionism he sees in the surroundings he's in. http://knyslifestyle.com/jandre-raats-art-studio/ A different meal, 'Township eating' at Usatsho. Melvin prepared a three course lunch for 12 of us with the most basic of facilities. The roosterkoek with his homemade chakalaka was excellent and the chicken fillet moist. We were entertained by a kids group doing traditional dances. A
Held the last demonstration of the Knysna Arts Festival week, putting the finishing touches to the painting of 'Feeling the B', before showing the technique I use for painting the eyes of portraits. The hands of the guitarist in the painting proving a challenge that may be a tad beyond my skills. A few deft strokes to finish the face, before looking at where
Oil on Canvas 102cmx76cm I took the opportunity of not having both band members to do a painting that had a strong positive and negative space. Strong charcoal types lines adding movement and strength.
Harbour Town Adventures A hole in the palm of my hand from falling over the gabion as my cycle trashed legs didn't quite coordinate with my brain. An out-of-proportion amount of blood. Thrilled that the painting of 'Joseph Jazz' was selected as a Special Merit Award Winner and 'Sinni' was a winner of an Honourable Mention at the 2016 LST Open Art Exhibition, Florida USA,
'Joseph Jazz' Oil in canvas 102cmx76cm 2016 LST Open Art Exhibition, Florida USA, for art of 'outstanding quality'
Honourable Mention 'Sinni' Painting category 6th Light Space& Time Open Juried Exhibition 2016 Selected from 654 entries from 20 different countries and 40 different states.