ArtbyRekha

Another foray into landscapes. It makes one appreciate the beauty that South Africa has to offer-this one is the lovely view in Hillcrest, KZN.

Is it just me or is this the most satisfying part of the painting process - especially when it’s taken months to complete!

Things artists understand …the awkwardness of explaining to work colleagues who don’t know you paint why you had to take photos of the floral arrangement at a work lunch🤭…but just knew I had to paint it🌸

Enjoyable morning out this weekend: Art in Nature at Lower Silvermine.
Thank you for coordinating.

About art class last night…
Something magical about seeing watercolors granulate and blend on paper🤩

Completely out of my comfort zone, we painted figures from a live model - definitely a challenge!

Thankfully, made the process feel far less intimidating as our wonderful art instructor🙏🏼

Another quick painting, wet on wet to get a more atmospheric feel. Sketchbook has cotton paper made in Amalfi. Quite different from my go to Arches paper.

Cape Town in all her glory for a bit of plein air this morning with group🎨. Thank you for lovely initiative!

Was a bit tricky seen the wood from the trees (literally☺️) but super relaxing and peaceful.

Braved the cooler temperatures for beautiful morning out painting with at Rhodes Memorial.
Enjoyed using Sennelier oil pastels, very portable and quick with luxurious colours.

I have been doing some quick 30minute painting sessions. Simply a practice that helps to:
• get me into studio daily
• be intentional about making art - this is important if you do art part time
•actually use sketchbooks that I have been collecting for that “one day”
•be quick and less controlled than my usual style
•takes me out of my comfort zone
•have some “me-time”