My latest painting in a series of truly French inspired works. I mainly want to depict the touch of sunlight on fresh fruit which reminds of a lazy morning in the South of France! Hence the grain sack dish cloth! I did, however, get this fabulous vase from my brother Frans when I visited South Africa in June, and absolutely L O V E it!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
DAILY BREAD
oil on canvas |
For a few months now, I have been baking a ciabatta everyday, and one of the few things my husband I enjoy together is the odd glass of Carmel Hills Winery's Pinot Noir with some lovely cheeses and of course the bread of all breads. You can get the recipe for the bread on my Cuisine page!
Love,
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
POMEGRANATE PLATE
I love the warmth of this ancient fruit and tried to capture it by using a warm undertone as well as warm high lights. This little work is latest in a series of pomegranate paintings which I am studying at present.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
MARAAI SE GRANATE
Maraai is my friend, Mari, who lives here in California, complete with a pomegranate tree in her garden! Not only has she given me the fruit and the stand for Christmas, but also her mom, Berna, as a friend to me, for whom this painting was done. She will be taking it with her, when she leaves for South Africa tomorrow, where she lives in Blouberg Strand! I am blessed to have them both in my life and so happy to have been able to give Berna this painting as a small appreciation for being the special mother of my dear friend Maraai.
o x o
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
POMEGRANATE STUDIES
POMEGRANATE STUDY I
SOLD |
This is the first of My Daily Painting Series. I started this venture by painting a few organic Pomegranates my dearest friend,Mari Hugo, let me have from her garden!
SOLD |
Here, detail of economic brush strokes.
POMEGRANATE STUDY II
SOLD |
The second painting which I am planning to paint every day. These paintings reflect my love for all things French.
SOLD |
More detail of the cut open pomegranate.
I will be posting a painting a day from now on, so hope you will keep up with me!!!
o x o
Monday, December 19, 2011
ORANGES AND ROSES
Sunday, December 11, 2011
DUMINY GIRLS
Camps Bay Beach in Cape Town, South Africa, must be one of the most beautiful places to be at sunset, and this is when I captured my dear friend, Ingrid Duminy's daughters and niece. The painting now hangs in their beautiful Bishopscourt home. Love the painting, love the girls and especially love their mom!
Friday, November 25, 2011
A PENNY FOR HER THOUGHTS
Oil on Canvas ~ SOLD |
My dearest South African friend, Penny Haig, bought this painting from me before I moved to the USA. It is a snapshot depiction of my kids at play on Campsbay Beach. I am not sure who I miss most, my friend or my kids at this age!!!
The painting has rich impasto brush strokes, emphasizing the transition between the warm and cool colours, which in turn, creates a lively, sunny rendition of a very special moment of kids on the beach.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did painting it!
o x o
Friday, November 18, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF MY PAINTING GIVE AWAY!!!
Christine Williams with the winning painting! |
Congratulations to the lucky winner, Christine Williams. She entered my Give Away and really expressed her love for my work in such a special way that I felt she deserved to win it. I wish I could have given away more paintings, as there were so many wonderful comments on my work. Next time!
Lots of love,
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
MORNING ROOIBOS TEA
Oil on Canvas Morning Rooibos Tea 36x40 |
This is a self portrait, depicting me enjoying my beloved Rooibos tea, soaking in the last few rays of summer sun. Most of my painting ideas I pen down in the leather bound book in the foreground while contemplating my next dish, sewing project or piece of furniture to be rescued from obscurity.
o x o
Monday, November 7, 2011
PLACE NAME canvas & easels
Thanksgiving place name |
So, how cute is this??? These are the most versatile and not to mention darling little paintings! I paint anything that might match your decor, crockery or season.
Love these miniature topiaries, go with A N Y T H I N G!
And just for fun, I make these very cute, very eco, both great centre piece and conversation piece!
This little chalkboard comes with a quaint ribbon to add extra flair to your special table. All of these can be bought from my shop.
Until next week,
Much love,
x x x
c e c i l i a
Saturday, October 29, 2011
PAINTING COLIJN
This is a very special painting I did for a very special family! My dear friend, Lynn Colijn, asked me to do a painting for her, similar to Nederburg Pinotage. And seeing that it was a commission I thought it would be quite lovely to add a few objects that are precious to them as a family.
The sugar jar from Holland and the little figurines fondly known as 'Martin and Lynn' represent a rich family heritage. The jug on the left I added as it hails from the VOC era, whom great grand dad Colijn worked for. The teacup on the left belonged to Lynn's grandmother, and the bottle of wine was had at their daughter Paige's 21st!
The most precious touch of all is the very subtle cross in the foreground, hanging from the silver bowl. This piece is very special to my family as it once belonged to their son Ross, but was given as a gift to Thomas, my son.
I so enjoyed doing this commission, and should you like to have your special object d'art captured on canvas, I would be very happy to do so.
Fondly,
xxx
c e c i l i a
Monday, October 17, 2011
FIVE MINUTES' PEACE
Oil on Canvas Five Minutes' Peace Cecilia Rosslee |
A self portrait in my lazy, warm sunny sitting room in South Africa! I did this painting just before we moved to the States and sometimes, just for a few minutes, I miss the peace I felt at that very moment. Everything about the painting speak of relaxation and total peace...even though only for a few minutes. I love the brown, especially now that we are entering the winter season here in America, where one is daily reminded of harvest time at the sight of beautiful pumpkin displays all over the show!
Monday, October 10, 2011
GARDEN SCENTS
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
CHINESE BLOSSOMS
Monday, September 12, 2011
PINOTAGE
PINOTAGE - oil on board
This was the first in a series of Nederburg Pinotage my brother sent me from South Africa, via a visit from my mother!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
THREE LITTLE FLOWER STUDIES
Friday, August 26, 2011
Burlap Setting
Oil on Canvas ~ SOLD |
There is something calming about a simple setting and even better on lovely French burlap. Homely and warm, memories of the south of France!
A close up of the above painting, just to show how none of brush strokes seem to make sense from close up, yet it all works together from a distance!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
LUCA
This is a painting of my precious daughter, Luca, whom I am very proud of! She has a special light that shines on and from within her, as everything she touches turns into gold! Well done with your acceptance to Stanford Luca!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
POLSKA VASES
What could be more inviting than a table laid with fruit and flowers in the afternoon sun? Captured this scene in the garden. Love the dappled light here and there.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Delft in Provence
Thursday, August 11, 2011
JUST GINNS COFFEE SHOP, Sandton, South Africa
Three of my paintings hanging in the most quaint coffee shop ever. I am so blessed that such a beautiful restaurant would want my art work to adorn it's walls! In the heart of Sandton, an upscale area of Johannesburg, South Africa, is this brand new coffee shop, only a stone's throw from where I was born!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
SETTING SAIL
This is another painting of Isabella and her mom, Eileen at Campsbay Beach, Cape Town. I love the tender moment captured between mom and daughter.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
IN THOUGHT
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
RED CHAISE
This is a second painting in a series of Sita on the red chaise, I love the classic composition and colours.
THREE TOPIARIES
This is a highly decorative piece where one topiary is simply not enough! Needless to say I am crazy about topiaries and cannot live without them. I am always in the market for a topiary! I have in various shapes, sizes and locations both fake and real.
CHERRIES IN AFTERNOON SUN oil on canvas
Sunday, June 19, 2011
NEDERBURG pinotage
My mother came to visit me a year ago and brought with her a bottle of Nederburg Pinotage, a red wine grape that is a South African signature variety. And the only way I know to really celebrate anything good, well…is to paint it! Thanks to my brother Frans, for sending it to me, hope the painting reflects the wine as good as it tastes!
Labels:
Oil on Canvas,
Still life
Location:
Carmel, CA, USA
Friday, June 17, 2011
ISABELLA'S FIRST SWIM
A tender moment of my niece, Isabella's, first swim in the Atlantic. Not that her mom ever let her little toes actually touch the water! I love capturing the intensity of late afternoon sunlight against the backdrop of the cool blue ocean. As I am from a very large family, I never run out of models and am so greatful to Eileen for sharing this special moment with me.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
FIGURE PAINTING OF SITA
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