A New Year, full of promise and mystery. Madelaine’s, or petit Madelaine, those delicious, delicate, golden crumbed, cookies, local to the Lorraine region of France, that have launched a thousand memories. With a classy, literary reputation, having served as Proust's muse in his famous Remembrance of Things Past (À la recherche du temps perdu) Hence, perfect for New Year’s Day. Best served, as fresh
Charcoal on 265 gram paper 23cmx32cmIn the cottage garden, fuchsias have their last late summer burst of flowers. Pink lanterns in the afternoon sunlight
Charcoal on 265 gram paper 23cmx32cmI covered the entire sheet of paper with charcoal, and then used an eraser to take away the charcoal for the petals. Shades of grey, darkening the areas behind some of the flowers to create movement.
Charcoal on PaperIllustration of one of the foresters cabins amongst the indigenous forest in Knysna
Charcoal on 425 gram paper 18x27cm I loved the shape of the old oak tree above the building in Greyton
Charcoal 18cmx25cm on 425 gram paper Stark aloes, white dunes. A world divided by the hand packed stone wall.
The Heads 18cmx27cm Charcoal on 425g paper The entrance to the. Knysna Lagoon is guarded by the Heads, creating one of the most dangerous passages in the world.
Foresters Cabin 18cmx27cm Charcoal and Acrylic on 425g paper Leading up the forests above Knysna, the remnants of old foresters cabins can be found. Despite the occupants being a tad strange, with an assortment of aggressive dogs, there is a certain aura emanating from the run down tin structures.
Hesta's se Huise Charcoal and Acrylic in 400grm paper 25cmx35cm A farm cottage stands abandoned at the foot of the Cederberg Mountains. Impossibly elegant in a Miss Havershem way. A 'Buddha' spiritual focal point that soothes and stimulates.