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Sep 22

Happy International Rhino Day!
These prints are available for worldwide shipping and as usual 10% of each sale goes to Project Rhino here in SA. You can message me here or order straight from my website (link in bio).
@projectrhinokzn
Image 1&3
*The Axe Forgets but the Tree Remembers*
Limited edition print on archival paper, hand embellished with gold leaf
60 x 45cm with 6cm border
R3,900 (US$265)
Free shipping in SA
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Image 2&4
*Ithemba (Hope)*
Limited edition print on archival paper, hand embellished with gold leaf
60 x 45cm with 6cm border
R3,900 (US$265)
Free shipping in SA

Sep 22

14 years today married to my Love! I don’t often share personal photos but today is special. 💕I am proud of all we have achieved together and I realise I am one of the lucky ones. 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 Here’s to many more years of adventure together🥂
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#soulmates❤️
#marriageworks #luckyinlove #14yearsmarried
#weddinganniversary❤️

Sep 21

I have to constantly remind myself of this - leave the procrastination at the door & just show up. Especially when starting on new work. (Just why are tidying up and mundane office tasks so appealing when something new needs to be started?!)
I found this scribbled in an old sketch book yesterday (yes I was tidying up instead of getting stuck into what I should be doing!😀🙈😜). I need to stick it up somewhere I can see it as a constant reminder. Scroll right though 👉🏻 and you’ll see I did get some canvases prepped. Now I have no excuse… I’ll keep you posted.
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#procrastinationatitsfinest #showingup #transformation #perfectionism #recoveringperfectionist #createeveryday #alittlegoesalongway #artistinstudio #workingartist #studiopractice #artistatwork #inmystudio #ontheeasel #onmyeasel #studioday #artprocess #studioscenes #arti #creativeprocess #artistsprocess #artistslife #processvideo
#lifeofanartist #mixedmedia
#socialmedia #somethingnew #comfortzone

Sep 16

I wanted to share with you how so often life in the studio is not a bed of roses. Some pieces come together easily but others are more of a struggle. Often there are some that, well let’s say this - if they were on paper I would have ripped them up!! (My school art teacher used to go mad when I did that!!)
I have had this painting sitting in the corner of my studio for well over a year. It was one I started and then I wasn’t happy so I moved on to something else. Now it’s time to try and rescue her! I sanded her back and marked out where I felt I needed to make changes. Here’s a quick video of the latter. After so much time who knows if it will end up as I originally envisaged or if it will morph into something completely different? Let’s see what happens!
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#makingchanges #workinprogress #wipart #artwork #keepmovingforward #artoninsta #womenwhopaintwomen
#findingmyway #pushingforward #emergingartists #portrait #oilpaintingoncanvas
#joy #kindness #generosity

Sep 10

This one is fresh off the easel. I haven't even got a name for her yet (any suggestions welcome!)
The Protea flower is the National flower of South Africa. It is one of the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years. Greek legend tells us that the protea was named after Proteus, son of Poseidon. With its mythological associations to change and transformation it is not surprising that in the language of flowers, the protea symbolises diversity and courage.
Quite fitting I think.

Sep 10

My studio from my kitchen window. It’s looks so cosy and inviting doesn’t it? Blessed to have such an awesome space to create and call my own.
Happy Fri-yay folks xx.
#creativeflow #studiospace #creativeeveryday #artistinstudio #workingartist #studiopractice #artistatwork #inmystudio #ontheeasel #onmyeasel #studioday #artprocess #studioscenes #arti #creativeprocess #artistsprocess #artistslife #processvideo #lifeofanartist #mixedmedia
#socialmedia #somethingnew #comfortzone #mycreativespace #mystudio #sarasianart #eveninglight #nightscenes #studioatnight

Sep 9

My latest newsletter is out - if you want a read and see my latest finished piece, sign up using the link in my bio or drop me a message with your email and I’ll add you to the list.
I promise no spam - I only send a newsletter once every one to two months mostly. It would be great to have you join the ‘clan’! 😉🌸
#newsletter #signup #studioinsights #studionews #sarasianart #newworks #newartwork #latestartworks #mixedmediaportraits #femaleportraits #mixedmedia #lavenderfields #lavenderhouse #studioscenes #artexhibitions

Sep 2

The perfectionist in me struggles with this one! What about you?
#thursdaythoughts #inspirationalwords #lifequotestoliveby #lifequotesdaily #quotestoinspire #creativesoul #creativityheals #creativequotes #artquotesoftheday #dailyquote #quotes #quotesoftheday #quoteoftheday✏️ #dailyquote #comfortzone #whatif #positivityquotes #artquote #artquote #beingbrave #daringgreatly #sarasianart

Sep 1

Love how the these two looked in the sunlight at my expo last week. I love how paintings take on a different feel depending on the light and time of day.
Today is Spring Day here in SA🤗💐 Summer is not far away!

Aug 27

Yesterday was International Dog Day apparently. Marley (aka Lord M) is very upset that I can remember International Elephant Day and Lion Day but not Dog Day!
My answer - every day is Dog Day in our home! 🐶 🥰
Here’s my tribute to my boy, my joy-bringer❤️
#internationaldogday #studiodog #joybringer #bestfriends_dogs #adogslife #goldenretrieverlovers #lurasiabreeders #topdog #dogsareforever #everydayisdogsdayaroundhere

Aug 26

Something new… #workinprogress
#wipart #artistinstudio #workingartist #studiopractice #artistatwork #inmystudio #ontheeasel #onmyeasel #studioday #artprocess #studioscenes #arti #creativeprocess #africanwoman #africanwomen #femaleportrait #african_portraits #beautifulfaces #headdress #loveafrica
#thisisafrica #africaamazing

Aug 25

Off to their new home🤗 Thanks @brigidtaylor🙏🏻

Aug 25

‘All I Am Yet To Be’
In Japan, the cherry blossom flower or Sakura as it’s known is honoured and revered, symbolising rebirth, spring and renewal. It blossoms for only two weeks and has become a metaphor for fragility and the transience of life.
In China, the blossom flower signifies love and the power of women - their beauty and strength.
Together these meanings behind the blossom flower create a beautiful symbolism that is the perfect fit for what I wanted to express with this piece. Life is short, life is fragile but life is full of wonder of all that is still to come - all that we are yet to be.
“All I Am Yet To Be”
80cm x 80cm. Charcoal, acrylic and gold ink on canvas

Aug 24

Thanks to @seramemouldings I got this piece framed in time for the expo at the weekend. So glad I did - it just finishes her off beautifully. Solid kiaat wood🥰 It would compliment any decor and it’s surprising how the green works with so many spaces, I have tried it in a few rooms in the house now. I’ll have to take some in-situ photos to share with you you.

Aug 23

Another pic from my pop-up exhibition on Saturday. It was alot of work for a 3 hour expo but worth it. I find I learn alot from these small shows.
One of the comments I got most was “social media doesn’t do your work justice - it’s so much better in real life’.
That was so good to hear. There really is truth in it too. I think all original artwork is better in real life. It’s a tactile thing and needs to be seen and experienced physically. Good to know that when one orders art online it’s going to be a real treat when you open it up!🤗

Aug 22

Successful exhibition in a beautiful setting🥰 Thank you to those who came to support🙏🏻
#fancourtsa #fancourt #artexhibitions #popupexhibition #beautifulsetting #artoutdoors #artexhibition #artdisplay #artforsaleonline #artforsale #artforsalebyartist #artlover #artcollectors #interiorart #artforinteriors #interiordesigninspiration #interiordecorsouthafrica #lekkeringeorge #gardenroute #gardenrouteart #sarasianart #instaarts

Aug 16

This week I am getting ready for my pop-up art exhibition at Fancourt Hotel & Golf Course here in George. If you are in the area, please pop in for a glass of wine and a closer look at my art. I would love to see you!
Sat 21st August, 2-5pm
Monet’s restaurant, Fancourt
R95 pp or wine and cheese
#sarasianart #gardenroute #gardenroutesouthafrica #gardenrouteart
#george #georgewesterncape #capeartists #whatsongardenroute #southerncape #mosselbay #westerncape #wilderness #georgetourism #knysnatourism #plettenbergbay #pletttourism #gardenrouteartist #artforyourhome #artexhibitiongeorge #fancourtsa #georgetourism_official

Aug 13

My little slice of heaven! (And it has underfloor heating😍 I must have been a very good girl in a former life!) It has poured down for the last two days and today the sun came out - the garden was glistening in the sunlight. I wished for a long time to have a studio that would inspire me and my dreams have come true❤️
Happy Friday folks xxx
#studiovibes #mysliceofheaven #lavenderfields #sarasianart #studioscenes #studiospace #studioview #myartstudio #george #georgewesterncape #gardenroute
#loveafrica #thisisafrica #gardenrouteartists #capeartists #creationspace #eden #gardenofeden #westerncape #gardenstudio #mystudio #happyspace #goodlifestyle #blessedfriday

Aug 12

Celebrating World Elephant Day - my absolute most favourite creatures in the whole world (after my dog!) I could watch them for hours. Gosh I miss the Bush!
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The motivation for the first World Elephant Day was to draw attention to the plight of these majestic creatures to populations and cultures all over the world. Unfortunately, these magnificent creatures face multiple threats to their survival.
One major issue is the ivory trade. Currently, the demand for ivory is the biggest in China, with the price of ivory often exceeding the price of gold, something that makes elephants bigger targets than ever. The economics here work firmly against the humble elephant. Extreme levels of poverty in Africa mean that people can often make a month’s wages or more from the ivory of a single animal, selling it on the international market.
Furthermore, the parts of the world that demand ivory, such as China, are becoming increasingly wealthy, meaning that they can pay more for tusks. These dual factors are combining to make elephant poaching one of the most lucrative activities on the plant.
Habitation loss is also a danger to the world’s elephant population as it deprives elephants of the hundreds of pounds of food they need every day, making it more difficult for them to breed and making it easier for poachers to track them down. Unfortunately, researchers believe that loss of habitat is the primary driver for the loss of elephants in the wild. A century ago, they numbered more than 12 million in the wild. Today, that figure may be as low as 400,000, with as many as 20,000 per year killed by poachers.
Data suggest that the geographic range of elephants fell by around 30 percent between 2002 and 2011, with a similar loss of savannah for them to roam. The introduction of large parks throughout Africa has allowed habitat destruction to stabilize, but illegal poaching remains a dire threat. Circuses and tourism are also serious problems for the animals’ well-being.
(Info credited to daysoftheyear.com)

Aug 12

I think we artists are often guilty of undervaluing ourselves, and I don’t mean just by what we charge for our work but by selling ourselves short by not believing in ourselves enough. Is that true for you? I know it certainly is for me, although slowly I am getting better I think🧐!

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