Nguni Oil Painting

First Nguni painting for 2012.

This was a commission painting for an old school friend.

She sent me an amazing photo and it was my absolute pleasure to do this painting.

I love the colours in the sky and the simple composition. Enjoy your painting Linnette :)

Dids - skirts

I have been walking around with an idea for a range of skirts, using images from my paintings as detail.
This is the prototype. I used a cotton/lycra blend fabric that wears so comfortably.

On this one I used my old lime green combi and mustard yellow trim.

Vintage Car Painting

This is the first painting 'n completed for 2012. I always test the success of a painting according to the feeling is evokes, and this one makes my heart sing. I love it :)

Studio Photos

I want to share with you the miracle transformation of an old garage turned into (my favourite place in the world) an art studio.

What started out as an old garage at the bottom of our property is now a fully functioning art studio with a small kitchen and bathroom.

What more can any artist ask for?

The sad before


The finished studio with dogs :)

Looking out from the inside

Stork Tea Mobile - Mie Arts and Crafts

Yesterday we had a stork tea at my studio for my sister Lize. Just in time to, she went into labour yesterday evening - 2 weeks early! Phew, close call..

We had such a lovely time. My studio is the ideal venue for all our family functions, it takes a bit of time clearing out all the arty bits laying around but it is a great space to entertain.

I ordered a mobile kit from my wonderfully creative friend, Wilmarie Viljoen (Mie Arts and Crafts) and everyone participated, sewing on buttons and hanging their miniature creatures on the mobile.

It was a fun, interactive morning with a lot of laughter and yummy eats.

My lovely mother and twin sisters, Lize in front, and Ilze

Before the guests arrive

Friends completing the mobile

The completed mobile. Lize absolutely adores her special gift.

Thanks Wilmarie :)

First oil/collage painting of 2012

After a long summer holiday I am ready to get going.

School started today in South Africa and my son had his first day in High School.

This is the planning stage of a new painting/collage. It feels awesome to start the creative process again.

My regular art class also starts tomorrow. I realy missed my students.

Kamers vol Geskenke 2011 - Irene

Kamers vol Geskenke (Rooms full of Gifts) starts next week Tuesday in Irene. This is one of the most popular designer exhibitions of the year.

You will find exquisite handmade decor and gifts. All products are also proudly South African.

I am very excited to take part this time. You can find my "dids" felt products at Eau-la-la's stand.

Katvoet Gallery - Vintage Teacup Class

On Saturday I hosted another Vintage Teacup Class at Katvoet Gallery.

I love doing these classes. We always have a lot of fun and I meet such lovely ladies.

Well done ladies, love your work!

heART In The Garden - 2011

I am delivering stock today for this year's heART in the Garden.

It is an event not to be missed. This year will be the 6th heART and promises to be just as creative and exciting as previous years.

It starts this Friday, 25 November until Sunday 27 November.

Can't wait!

Cupcakes+Cowboys - vintage blocks

A picture from Cupcakes+Cowboys (a lovely baby decor shop on CapeTown) of my vintage blocks. I think they look lovely against the blue and white stripe cotton fabric.

The shop has a range of blocks available

VroueKeur - Article Eau-la-la

In the latest issue of "VroueKeur" (a lifestyle magazine in South Africa) there is a lovely article on Eau-la-la - a shop selling my felt goodies.

They were so kind as to include my zippy bags and handbag. Yeah!