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duelling sugarbirds painting by the happy struggling artist

Slow-mo progress on the duelling due

In case you missed it, I recently shared the back-story on the reference photo of a pair of mesmerising Cape Sugarbirds - poised above proteas. This piece is now on my easel!...

Slow-mo progress on the duelling due

In case you missed it, I recently shared the back-story on the reference photo of a pair of mesmerising Cape Sugarbirds - poised above proteas. This piece is now on my easel!...

Atelodemiourgiopapyrophobia

Atelodemiourgiopapyrophobia

Atelodemiourgiopapyrophobia?!?!?!⁠The fear of imperfect creative activity on paper.⁠‘Atelo‘ from Greek 'ateles' literally ‘without end’, meaning incomplete, inchoate, imperfect.⁠‘Demiourgio‘ from Greek ‘demiourgia’ literally workmanship, handicraft, meaning creative activity.⁠‘Papyro‘ from Middle English...

Atelodemiourgiopapyrophobia

Atelodemiourgiopapyrophobia?!?!?!⁠The fear of imperfect creative activity on paper.⁠‘Atelo‘ from Greek 'ateles' literally ‘without end’, meaning incomplete, inchoate, imperfect.⁠‘Demiourgio‘ from Greek ‘demiourgia’ literally workmanship, handicraft, meaning creative activity.⁠‘Papyro‘ from Middle English...

See you at Decorex Cape Town!

See you at Decorex Cape Town!

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that we will make our debut at the incredible Cape Town Decorex this June! Whether you're an industry professional, about to redecorate or simply...

See you at Decorex Cape Town!

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that we will make our debut at the incredible Cape Town Decorex this June! Whether you're an industry professional, about to redecorate or simply...

Boubou-eautiful birdie commission

Boubou-eautiful birdie commission

I love drawing with pen... I've loved it since I was a child. It comes more naturally than the photo-realistic watercolour stuff I often take on, since I've been doing...

Boubou-eautiful birdie commission

I love drawing with pen... I've loved it since I was a child. It comes more naturally than the photo-realistic watercolour stuff I often take on, since I've been doing...

Mother Nature is calling...

Mother Nature is calling...

Many moons ago, I worked as a photographer on cruise ships. One of my most memorable experiences was in Istanbul, Turkey. Our group of friends was standing in the square...

Mother Nature is calling...

Many moons ago, I worked as a photographer on cruise ships. One of my most memorable experiences was in Istanbul, Turkey. Our group of friends was standing in the square...

The Happy Struggling Artist turns seven in April!

The Happy Struggling Artist turns seven in April!

Right on cue for some much needed introspection and gratitude practice, the Universe sent a kindly stranger my way for a very amusing and thought-provoking chat: Picture this — I’m...

The Happy Struggling Artist turns seven in April!

Right on cue for some much needed introspection and gratitude practice, the Universe sent a kindly stranger my way for a very amusing and thought-provoking chat: Picture this — I’m...