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Mother and Child Bathing (oil on convas) 2010

This one started out as a commission for one of the waitresses at the Peppertree (Philadelphia, Western Cape). She's moved on, so it's available for anyone interested. Maybe I'll just keep it. Progress shots

Joy II b (oil on canvas) 2010

A commissioned repaint of Joy II for someone in France - this one a bit darker. Progress shots

Lance and Kelly (oil on canvas) 2010

Another commission from Kelly-X - just before they leave for greener pastures. Progress shots

Hey (oil on canvas) 2010

This is some kid. Not sure who, but his expression appealed to me. What can I say? Progress shots

Penance

I wonder if prepping a painting - meticulously mapping out details of shadow and light in pencil, followed by repeating the strokes a little faster, but not much, and smoother with a fine brush that needs to be recharged repeatedly - is a kind of penance for the ease with which I paint in oils?

Kane (oil on canvas) 2010

Another commission by Kelly-X - a close-up of Kane, the subject of these two previous paintings. Progress shots

Wave II (oil on canvas) 2010

A repeat of a previous painting, commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Devin (oil on canvas) 2010

Second of three commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Ryan II (oil on canvas) 2010

First of three paintings commissioned by Gerhard Pfaff.

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Jade (oil on canvas) 2010

Last of four commissioned paintings.
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Paigh (oil on canvas) 2010

Third of four commissioned by Debbie.
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Anthony (oil on canvas) 2010

Number two of four commissioned by Debbie.
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Deborah (oil on canvas) 2010

First of four commissioned by Kelly's sister, Debbie.
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Thomas, Oliver and Daisies (oil on canvas) 2009

Thomas and Ollie (and the daisies) belong to Karl and Carlé. Karl makes good beer and keeps bees. I haven't tasted his mead yet. Carlé weaves, crafts and does all sorts of other stuff.

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Bobs (hemp rope and waxed thread) 2009

I've been doing some knotwork recently. Jaco named them Bob. They are monkey's fist knots with splices, whippings, seizings, wall, double wall and crown, Matthew Walker, and double Matthew Walker knots. For self defense, the visiting tom cat and other interesting uses.