My sister is currently living in South Africa with her family and she recently posted on Facebook some great pictures of the Welgevonden game Reserve in Waterbeg. Since I can't travel very far to paint for the moment and I'm a little bit home bound with the baby, it seems that little studio studies are perfect to keep me busy. Louisa is quite good when it comes to naps so I now try to paint every morning in my loft studio when she is napping. If given the choice, I always prefer painting in plein air in front of the subject, but I still do enjoy working from photographs every now and then. And there is the added bonus that I won't be eaten by lions in this case.
Here are the three little south african studies alongside the original photographs (rather loosely based on):
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| Réserve Welgevonden game - Waterberg, South Africa (1) 8"x8" oil on board |
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| The original photograph |
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| Réserve Welgevonden game - Waterberg, South Africa (1) 8"x8" oil on board |
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| The original photograph |
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| Réserve Welgevonden game - Waterberg, South Africa (1) 8"x8" oil on board |
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| The original photograph |
Sometimes, Louisa wakes up when I'm in the middle of the painting, so I just bring her upstairs and keep her busy with toys while I keep painting!
I now only use water-based oils and non toxic pigments so it is safe for her to be in the same room while I paint.
I have been doing some large studio work too so I will be posting more pictures soon.
Nice work Valerie. Especialy having the baby to contend with, full mark`s there.
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Vic.
Thank you Vic! I hope you're well
DeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda for the kind comment!
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