Recent Posts
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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About this Blog
Frantic & Barbara
‘SILVERMERE‘, a peaceful retreat at the end of a dusty farm road, is my haven and home. As a Rhodesian by birth and a Christian, I became a Karoo girl 30 years ago. I love the life of solitude and wide open spaces, of bird song and a shady garden outside my door. Being a farmer’s wife and mother of three grown children has been the brimming cup of my life, and still I drink from the saucer in all my creative pursuits. As an Illustrator of everything and a passionate Journal-keeper I savour the treasures around me with camera, pencil, pen and paint. For 35 years painting has been my life and career, and the creative process has manifested itself in many varied ways with each passing year.
My talented children have kept me up-to-date with computer creativity, and communication. Our sparse social life led me into penpalling a long time ago; and as handwritten letters have given way to emailing and Facebook, the idea of a blog evolved as a natural progression from website to journaling online. So, here I am, Barbara Philip, your new friend from a farm far away. Join me, as often as you may, on this journey, down this dusty old farm road, and enjoy the adventure along with me.