Abstract

Abstract- as defined by the Oxford Dictionary states: 'abstract art, art which does not represent things pictorially but expresses the artist's ideas or sensations.'  this is a fairly simple way to describe abstract art, as it is an internal processing of our ideas, feelings and sensations that give the physical outcome of an abstract painting it's beauty.  I liken it to looking at a beautiful animal and seeing through to it's bones, the paring down of the external stuff- which gives way to the real truth which lies beneath.  

“Ode to South African Oceans IV” 1200 x 1200 mixed-media on canvas SOLD

“Ode to South African Oceans IV”

1200 x 1200

mixed-media on canvas

SOLD

"Finding Myself Again"

"Finding Myself Again"

1800 x 1000

Mixed-Media on canvas

2024

SOLD

this work depicts the joy of feeling a sense of calm and well being within yourself. Balanced and joyful about the simple things in life.

"Cinnamon + Burnt Sienna"

"Cinnamon + Burnt Sienna"

mixed-media on canvas

39.5" x 39.5"/ 1000 x 1000 mm

Available through ARTUpClose.com

'Late Afternoon Light on Hill'

'Late Afternoon Light on Hill'

mixed-media on canvas

19.75" x 19.75"

2024

Available through ART UpClose online

"Take Me Back to Sienna II"

"Take Me Back to Sienna II"

600 x 600

Mixed-Media on Canvas

2024

SOLD

"Take Me Back to Sienna I"

"Take Me Back to Sienna I"

600 x 600

Mixed-Media on canvas

2024

Available

"Road Trippin' S.A."

"Road Trippin' S.A."

mixed-media on canvas

39.5" x 39.5"

2024

AVAILABLE

'Moving Inland From the Coast'

'Moving Inland From the Coast'

mixed-media on canvas

27.75" x 19.75"

2024

Available through ART UpClose online

"The Countdown Shall Begin"

"The Countdown Shall Begin"

39.5" x 39.5" or 1000 x 1000 mm

Mixed-Media on Canvas

2024

Available through online gallery ARTUpClose.com

“Eclipsed Moon Over Phosphorous Waters” mixed-media on canvas 1800 x 1000 SOLD

“Eclipsed Moon Over Phosphorous Waters”

mixed-media on canvas

1800 x 1000

SOLD

"Into the Darkness Find Light"

"Into the Darkness Find Light"

1800 x 1000

Mixed-Media on canvas

2024

SOLD

“Balancing Act I & II” 560 x 760 per image mixed-media on canvas SOLD

“Balancing Act I & II”

560 x 760 per image

mixed-media on canvas

SOLD

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II'

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II'

mixed-media on canvas

47" x 31.5"

2023

Available through ARTUpClose.com

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines III'

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines III'

mixed-media on canvas

39.5" x 39.5"

2023

Available through ARTUpClose.com

"Diving Into a Better Place"

"Diving Into a Better Place"

“Diving Into a Better Place”

1000 x 1000

mixed-media on board

Available

'It's All Coming Together Now'

'It's All Coming Together Now'

purely abstract work, tons of texture and contrast makes for a perfect piece. Adding black to the subtle pastel palette adds interest & mystery.

Mixed-Media on canvas

1m x 1m / 39.5” x39.5”

2021

SOLD

'Ode to South African Oceans I' 120 x 80 cm/ Mixed-Media on canvas 2021

'Ode to South African Oceans I' 120 x 80 cm/ Mixed-Media on canvas 2021

Honouring and protecting our precious oceans is paramount at this stage in earth’s evolution. This is the first of a series, exploring that connection.

'Ode to South African Oceans III'

'Ode to South African Oceans III'

600 x 1000 mm

mixed-media on canvas

2021

“I themba. hoop. teresperanca. aasha. hope. 568 1000 x 900 mixed-media on canvas SOLD

“I themba. hoop. teresperanca. aasha. hope. 568

1000 x 900

mixed-media on canvas

SOLD

“Rambling Down Dirt Paths” mixed-media on canvas 760 x 1520 Available through www.zafara.africa

“Rambling Down Dirt Paths”

mixed-media on canvas

760 x 1520

Available through www.zafara.africa

“Rambling Down Dirt Paths II” mixed-media on canvas 1000 x 500 available through www.zafara.africa

“Rambling Down Dirt Paths II”

mixed-media on canvas

1000 x 500

available through www.zafara.africa

"Breaking Through to the Other Side of It"

"Breaking Through to the Other Side of It"

mixed-media on archival paper

40 x 51

SOLD

“Bring it On” mixed-media on canvas 1020 x 760 available on www.zafara.africa

“Bring it On”

mixed-media on canvas

1020 x 760

available on www.zafara.africa

'Remembering the Pier on the Lake'

'Remembering the Pier on the Lake'

Memories of one of my favourite happy places is Stratton Lake, in central Wisconsin. My family owns a barn and a charming old farmhouse complete with a pier which gently bounces on beautiful spring fed Stratton Lake. Many moments of summer bliss have been spent there with my wonderful (and oh so beautiful) sister Kim and her dashingly handsome husband Pat. Laughter, swimming, cooking on an open fire and taking saunas complete the weekend- and dancing of course, always dancing.

80cm x 80cm

mixed-media on wood

SOLD

Original Available & and soon to be Limited Edition Print Series

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'Freedom' 70 x 120 cm / mixed-media on canvas 2021 SOLD

'Freedom' 70 x 120 cm / mixed-media on canvas 2021 SOLD

Corona be damned- the freedom we all have longed for with the pandemic is felt in many ways. I paint it out.

'Steel + Rain I'

'Steel + Rain I'

Utilising metallic paints in contrast to flat white acrylics and ink, I’ve tried to simulate the feeling one gets when listening to the rain. Warm and cozy, yet that scent- fresh and exhilarating.

Mixed-Media on wood

60 x 60cm

AVAILABLE

'Steel + Rain II' 2021

'Steel + Rain II' 2021

Two of a four part series

"Nothing is Ever What it Seems"

"Nothing is Ever What it Seems"

mixed-media on board

600 x 600

Available

'our last morning away'

'our last morning away'

91.5 x 91.5cm/ 36 x 36" 

mixed-media on canvas 

2014 

AVAILABLE  

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'shifting from here to there'

'shifting from here to there'

76 x 100cm/ 30 x 40" 
mixed-media on canvas 
2012 
SOLD 

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76 x 76cm / 30 x 30" 
mixed-media on canvas
SOLD 

 

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76 x 100cm/ 30 x 40" 
mixed-media on canvas 
2013
SOLD

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120 x 61cm/ 48 x 24"
mixed-media on canvas 
2013
SOLD 

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76 x 120cm/ 30 x 48" 
mixed-media on canvas 
2013
SOLD 

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76 x 100cm/ 30 x 40" 
mixed-media on canvas 
2013
SOLD 

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100 x 61cm/ 40 x 24" 
mixed-media on canvas
2013 
SOLD 

'breathing in that space'

'breathing in that space'

100 x 76cm/ 40 x 30" 
mixed-media on canvas 
2013 
SOLD 

'passages of time II'

'passages of time II'

36 x 89cm/ 14 x 35" 
mixed-media on archival paper 
2014 
AVAILABLE 

"Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II"

"Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II"

mixed-media on canvas

47" x 31.5"

Available through ARTUpClose.com

'passages of time I'

'passages of time I'

36 x 89cm/ 14 x 35" 
mixed-media on archival paper 
2014
AVAILABLE 

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II'

'Tell Them to Always Colour Outside the Lines II'

mixed-media on canvas

47" x 31.5"

2023

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