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 river. Show all posts
Showing posts with label river. 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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Thursday, March 13, 2014
The promise of things to come
W&N watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm
There is a chilly whisper in the breeze reminding us that winter will soon be here. We’ve really had a cold and rainy past two weeks here in Tarlton (South Africa), but today the sun is shining brightly, the temperature is in the middle 20C’s and it’s now turning into that blissful time of year when it’s a joy to be outside in nature before we settle indoors to sit out the winter.
So, IF YOU NEED ME…
I’ll be somewhere outside,
soaking up those last few rays
of autumn sun…
what are you up to?
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Crocodile River 1
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
"Crocodile River 1" - watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm - Maree©
Runs all day but never walks
Often murmurs, never talks.
It has a bed but never sleeps,
It has a mouth but never eats.
Crooked as a snake,
Slick as a plate
Ten thousand horses
Can't pull it straight.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
- Mark Twain
Just before the Crocodile River flows into the Hartebeespoort Dam (North-West Province, South Africa), it makes a quirky little bend, flowing past some houses on a hill-top. These residences don't have a view of the dam, but the view of the river must be equally pleasing. How blessed are those with stunning views like this!
"Crocodile River 1" - watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm - Maree©
Runs all day but never walks
Often murmurs, never talks.
It has a bed but never sleeps,
It has a mouth but never eats.
Crooked as a snake,
Slick as a plate
Ten thousand horses
Can't pull it straight.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
- Mark Twain
Just before the Crocodile River flows into the Hartebeespoort Dam (North-West Province, South Africa), it makes a quirky little bend, flowing past some houses on a hill-top. These residences don't have a view of the dam, but the view of the river must be equally pleasing. How blessed are those with stunning views like this!
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.
Friday, January 8, 2010
River landscape
“What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn't have any doubt - it is sure to get where it is going, and it doesn't want to go anywhere else.”
- Hal Boyle
River landscape - watercolour - 12" x 8.5" - Maree©
A great story about the Zambezi River - The river god, Nyaminyami, is two snakes, one male and one female. When the bridge was built across the Zambezi at Victoria Falls, the two snakes were separated. But the male snake still longs for his mate. Every now and then, he lunges out towards her - and that's why there are earthquakes.
- Hal Boyle
River landscape - watercolour - 12" x 8.5" - Maree©
A great story about the Zambezi River - The river god, Nyaminyami, is two snakes, one male and one female. When the bridge was built across the Zambezi at Victoria Falls, the two snakes were separated. But the male snake still longs for his mate. Every now and then, he lunges out towards her - and that's why there are earthquakes.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Little Stream of Hope...
“To be happy in this world, especially when youth is past, it is necessary to feel oneself not merely an isolated individual whose day will soon be over, but part of the stream of life flowing on from the first germ to the remote and unknown future.”
- Bertrand Russell
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
Tarlton Stream - watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm - Maree©
Size - 12" x 9"
Size - 12" x 9"
The little stream feeding the Tarlton Dam has been dry for years, but after the recent good rains we have had, it is once again flowing, rushing forward as if looking forward to reaching its destination. Sadly, the dam will not fill up this time, as someone thought it wise to break the dam wall down and allow the water to flow into nowhere, drying up quickly as the feed slows down. It is sad that a part of Tarlton's landscape is forever changed through this action.
I did this sketch yesterday afternoon and finished it off this morning.
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