View of the Magaliesberg across the river in Broederstroom. Once again Blogger is not playing the game with the colours of my painting, it views much greyer than what it really is!
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Shhh… germination in progress. Can you hear the swish of the brush, dipping, dipping into water, gathering colour from the palette? That's the process of planting flowers in my watercolour garden. *•.¸ðŸŒ¿¸.•*
Showing posts with label Broederstroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broederstroom. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
View across the river
View of the Magaliesberg across the river in Broederstroom. Once again Blogger is not playing the game with the colours of my painting, it views much greyer than what it really is!
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Road through Broederstroom
“The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it.”
- Charles de Lint
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
This is the road to Harties through Broederstroom, a village located in the foothills of the Magaliesberg, 35km from Pretoria (South Africa), situated on the Crocodile River (where I sketched the open gate) and overlooking Hartebeespoort Dam from the East side.
The many routes we have as an option to Harties are equally as fabulous as the destination. Leaving the tar road, there is this short-cut over the mountain and virtually only fit for off-road vehicles, but the scenery and the wild life crossing our path more than makes up for such a bumpy ride.
- Charles de Lint
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
This is the road to Harties through Broederstroom, a village located in the foothills of the Magaliesberg, 35km from Pretoria (South Africa), situated on the Crocodile River (where I sketched the open gate) and overlooking Hartebeespoort Dam from the East side.
The many routes we have as an option to Harties are equally as fabulous as the destination. Leaving the tar road, there is this short-cut over the mountain and virtually only fit for off-road vehicles, but the scenery and the wild life crossing our path more than makes up for such a bumpy ride.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Crocodile River in Broederstroom
"Sit by a river. Find peace and meaning in the rhythm of the lifeblood of the Earth."
— (Anonymous)
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
Broederstroom - Crocodile River - watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm 11" x 7" - Maree©
Another view of the Crocodile River, as it meanders on its way to Hartebeespoort Dam in the North-West Province of South Africa.
— (Anonymous)
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
Broederstroom - Crocodile River - watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm 11" x 7" - Maree©
Another view of the Crocodile River, as it meanders on its way to Hartebeespoort Dam in the North-West Province of South Africa.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Crocodile River
“When the river is deepest it makes least noise.”
- Chinese Proverb
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
"Crocodile River, Broederstroom" - watercolour in Moleskine Portfolio 12" x 8" - Maree©
When we choose to go to Hartebeespoort Dam via Broederstroom, we cross over the Crocodile River (the same river I collected water from to sketch the gate scene in the previous post), which feeds the dam, offers white water rafting, and includes overnight options complete with riverside camping. Tubing, canoeing and cable slides into the river are also available.
I did this sketch from memory after we returned from our lunch and is the view from the bridge.
- Chinese Proverb
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
"Crocodile River, Broederstroom" - watercolour in Moleskine Portfolio 12" x 8" - Maree©
When we choose to go to Hartebeespoort Dam via Broederstroom, we cross over the Crocodile River (the same river I collected water from to sketch the gate scene in the previous post), which feeds the dam, offers white water rafting, and includes overnight options complete with riverside camping. Tubing, canoeing and cable slides into the river are also available.
I did this sketch from memory after we returned from our lunch and is the view from the bridge.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Keep out!
Creativity occurs in the moment, and in the moment we are timeless.
- Julia Cameron
This farm gate scene is not far from us in Broederstroom, a farm bordering on the Crocodile river, on our way to Hartebeespoort Dam. We stopped to give our puppy a chance to go to the toilet and I was faced with this wonderful gate right in from of me!
To hubby's utmost frustration, I actually hauled out my paint set, collected water from the river and quickly started doing the sketch. The frustration was because it took a bit longer than normal, actually putting in the colour right there - normally I would do a preliminary sketch and finish it off at home - this took me just over half an hour, while Dave and Jacko explored just inside the fence, but we were soon on our way and I fiddled a bit when we got home.
This was done in my Moleskine Folio watercolour sketchbook, 12" x 8".
- Julia Cameron
This farm gate scene is not far from us in Broederstroom, a farm bordering on the Crocodile river, on our way to Hartebeespoort Dam. We stopped to give our puppy a chance to go to the toilet and I was faced with this wonderful gate right in from of me!
To hubby's utmost frustration, I actually hauled out my paint set, collected water from the river and quickly started doing the sketch. The frustration was because it took a bit longer than normal, actually putting in the colour right there - normally I would do a preliminary sketch and finish it off at home - this took me just over half an hour, while Dave and Jacko explored just inside the fence, but we were soon on our way and I fiddled a bit when we got home.
This was done in my Moleskine Folio watercolour sketchbook, 12" x 8".
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