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Spring has sprung on Silvermere.New willow leaves, and the spring, have arrived, and the garden blossoms while we wait for the rain!… »
The Feathered Fruit-eaters in our Garden.The Fruit-eating birds are delightful distraction on the bird table outside my studio window, and all around our garden.… »
A Pastoral Study of Winter ColoursA recent trip around our district inspired this set of winter landscapes.… »
Plein-Air Painting versus Studio-StudiesPainting plein-air is extremely enjoyable especially when accompanied by others. Silvermere has many lovely views for such… »
A Trio of OrdersThree very varied and challenging paintings made up my latest commissions.… »
Sheep May Safely Graze'Sheep may safely graze', is the theme, and though we may rest safely in the care of our precious Lord Jesus, the sheep… »
Mother Patrick, St Patrick’s Blue, & a trio of Blue Studies.Considering Blues and Greens in 3 watercolour landscapes & reflections on Mother Patrick & St Patrick, on St Patrick's Day.… »
An Architectural Study.In commemoration of the Burgersdorp Gereformeerde Kerk’s 150th Anniversary, I have undertaken a study of this beautiful… »
Gardens of Delight at the Bedford FestivalA tour through 7 beautiful gardens at the Bedford Garden Festival in October, inspired me to paint this Series of 6 pen & wash… »
Black & White in Art and AfricaA retrospective review of Black & White in my art, and associated thoughts in the process of paying tribute to our former… »
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