Crying Upwards

My Gallery’s Special Corner

My Gallery’s Special Corner

I finished my “Crying Upwards” painting last week, and this week I had the privilege of exhibiting it for the first time at a beautiful little venue in Vanderbijlpark called...

My Gallery’s Special Corner

I finished my “Crying Upwards” painting last week, and this week I had the privilege of exhibiting it for the first time at a beautiful little venue in Vanderbijlpark called...

Crying Upwards

Crying Upwards

This morning, while painting watercolor with some friends, one of the ladies shoved her phone into my hand so that I can look at pictures of her granddaughter. Of course...

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Crying Upwards

This morning, while painting watercolor with some friends, one of the ladies shoved her phone into my hand so that I can look at pictures of her granddaughter. Of course...

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15 Nov 2025 ~ SWEET MEMORIES, BITTER LOSS

15 Nov 2025 ~ SWEET MEMORIES, BITTER LOSS

15 Nov 2019 - Six friends are embarking on a weekend of solitude, spiritual reflection and rest. Our destination, Umpukane 10 km outside Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. Our...

15 Nov 2025 ~ SWEET MEMORIES, BITTER LOSS

15 Nov 2019 - Six friends are embarking on a weekend of solitude, spiritual reflection and rest. Our destination, Umpukane 10 km outside Clocolan in the Eastern Free State. Our...

22 Nov 2025 ~ THE FIG TREE

22 Nov 2025 ~ THE FIG TREE

Just before we went to Umpokane, Riaan was diagnosed with cancer. He shared it with us that weekend. I still remember Trudie’s call on the 15th of December 2022. Riaan...

22 Nov 2025 ~ THE FIG TREE

Just before we went to Umpokane, Riaan was diagnosed with cancer. He shared it with us that weekend. I still remember Trudie’s call on the 15th of December 2022. Riaan...

23 Nov 2025 ~ PLUNDERED FIGS

23 Nov 2025 ~ PLUNDERED FIGS

On my 50th birthday (18 May 2021) I was sitting in our home bakery. I was alone, contemplating a way to take my own life. Just as I was about...

23 Nov 2025 ~ PLUNDERED FIGS

On my 50th birthday (18 May 2021) I was sitting in our home bakery. I was alone, contemplating a way to take my own life. Just as I was about...

24 Nov 2025 ~ TEAR SHAPED FRUIT ON A HEART SHAPED TREE

24 Nov 2025 ~ TEAR SHAPED FRUIT ON A HEART SHAP...

I dreamt about Ina last night. In my dream I saw her for the first time after Corrie’s death. I’m approaching her with a feeling of shame because I did...

24 Nov 2025 ~ TEAR SHAPED FRUIT ON A HEART SHAP...

I dreamt about Ina last night. In my dream I saw her for the first time after Corrie’s death. I’m approaching her with a feeling of shame because I did...