I was extremely privileged to grow up with a very creative an artistic Mom who supported me in my art from a young age.
I did art as a subject in school and did Jewellery design at Tygerberg art centre. I went on to study B.Prim.Ed Art at Stellenbosch University and since then have been inspiring young people to believe in their art.
After doing commissioned murals in Pretoria for years I moved to Somerset West and started teaching at Somerset College.
Maria van Graan BREAD, MILK & HONEY Watercolour on paper 320 x 420mm, framed R1 800
It was during those early years of teaching that I started painting for pure enjoyment in my spare time; painting what I loved and creating works that I was proud of.
Maria van Graan THE ROEBUCK Watercolour on paper 320 x 420mm, framed R1 800
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Growing up I had a grandfather who painted very classically styled watercolour landscapes and I gave it a go back then. I lost the urge for a long time after. Last year’s lockdown and all the stress that came with it, together with inspiration from my sister who has been painting for a while now, spurred me on to begin this journey that has turned into a bit of an obsession. Working from my own Instagram photos as well as others that I find all over the place online, I have been thoroughly enjoying the combination of loose penwork and watercolour.
Matthew Cooke WINTERY WARMTH Ink & watercolour on paper 280 x 350mm, Framed R1 950
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Jenny lives in Somerset West, having recently moved from Hermanus. My aspirations to become a concert pianist were never realised and having studied IT post matric, I began a successful career in business, culminating in the creation of several start-up companies: FedEx Southern Africa, Dugmore Property Consultants, FireID (IT), Reakiri and Kuraflo (pharmaceutical), Scriptabl (IT security).
For relaxation, I attended art workshops in Provence, France as well as locally, in South Africa. Inspired through instruction by brilliant international artists such as James Bland, Tom Benjamin, Collie Whisson, Jennifer McChristian, Aine Divine and Wayne Atkins, I began actively pursuing art. I have been privileged to take lessons with talented local artists: Marie Stander, Oliver Scarlin, Christopher Reid, Shirley Howells, Willie Schlechter, Elize Bezuidenhout, Sonja Franz, Grant Woods and Willie Jacobs, whose input I have highly valued.
I am married with two adult children and five wonderful grandchildren. I am a passionate gardener fascinated with nature and paint realistically, primarily in oil and more recently, in watercolour. My beloved family and two adored cats provide inspiration, subject matter and support in my artistic pursuit.
Jenny Dugmore COSMOS IN THE HERLDERBERG Oil on canvas 590 x 840mm R3 500
Exhibitions 2016/2017 PJ Olivier art Centre with Marie Stander Stellenbosch 2018/2019 Kalfiefees 2018/2019 Finalist in Bouchard Finlayson Tondi competition 2019 HAC First Friday Art Walk exhibition State of the Art Louresnford
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South African artist Patricia Atkinson works in watercolours, pastels, oils, acrylics and mixed media with a variety of subject matters such as African wildlife, African landscapes and still life amongst others. Many of her subjects have been inspired by travel around southern Africa including Botswana and Zimbabwe. Light and colour are two of her important elements in her paintings.
Pat Atkinson AUTUMN IN THE DRAKENSBERG Watercolour on Paper 580 x 700mm, Framed R2 580
Patricia’s work has been influenced by various artists whose workshops and classes she has attended including Richard Rennie, Rosalind Chidell Braby and international artist Soraya French who is based in the UK.
Patricia has exhibited her paintings in the UK and South Africa and her paintings of Zulu women and African kraals were popular with overseas tourists visiting Umhlanga Rocks in Natal in the 1990s
Pat Atkinson AUTUMN IN THE LITTLE KAROO Watercolour on Paper 440 x 620mm, Framed R2 550
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Sanet Visser VROEGHERFS Monoprint on paper 525 X 625mm, framed R1 275
Like delicate lace, So the threads intertwine, Oh, gossamer web Of wond’rous design! Such beauty and grace Wild nature produces… Ughh, look at the spider
Bill Watters
Sanet Visser WHAT SHAPES US Monoprint on paper 525 x 625mm, framed R1 275
Artist Bio:
Being a mother of four children and 5 grandchildren, she is influenced, as an artist, by people and their personal growth in life. She was born on a farm and the characteristics of farming inspired her, it demands endurance, ploughing the earth, preparing it, hard work, patience, and expectation. She is also a passionate endurance runner and road leader at Run Walk for life.
She completed a 3-year course, with a diploma at Ruth Prowse School of Art, in Visual Arts. Specialize in Printmaking. The creative process inspired her due to the magic feeling and beauty when you reveal your print.
Living out her passion facilitating art classes at Imibala Trust and De Hoop Primary school Somerset West. She facilitated lino printmaking workshops at Rupert Museum and AVA gallery. She is a facilitator for ‘Creative Interaction’ and ‘Early Beginning’ for Butterfly Art Project
Founded SA Art, an entity working for the benefit of emerging visual artists. http://www.saart.co.za, which was a finalist (3rd) in the South African Nedbank Arts and Culture Trust Awards 2004.
Project Manager for the Project of Art in Business for the Department of Economic Development in Cape Town. Commissioned to paint for the Department Economic Development art collection in 2006 (Art in Business) and 2010 (soccer).
Selected for International Art exhibition at the 14th Tallinn Print Triennial. Political Estonia 2006
Exhibiting and Curating various group exhibitions highlights: AVA, Branding Me KKNK, Cape Town Festival, Positive Suncity, Grahamstown Festival (2006) Currently exhibiting at Bright Street Somerset West.
More artwork by Sanet displayed in previous exhibitions at Bright Street Gallery:
Sanet Visser Re- Shape Linoprint 600x600mm R1 200
Sanet Visser Into the Blue Linoprint 500x500mm R1 200
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