Clash in the Colony

A few years ago I had a painting Birds in Art, 30x22 oil. I was commissioned to paint larger painting based on that one. 45x39

Little Baby One

6x8 oil on linen, This was so cute I could not resist painting it!

Some Progress...

I keep telling myself, "keep focused" Safari Club is around the corner and the holidays really get in the way! I'm working my way up this painting through the mid ground and next the sky.

Last Friday

I have been working but slow posting as usual. I've worked pretty well This week but now interrupted by a holiday! I love Turkey but hate taking breaks from a painting just when I'm getting really into it!

Thursday's work

Ivan

10x8 oil, Another 2-3 hour Thursday night session.

King of the Hill

I have decided to paint King of the Hill from my earlier study. I thought I would document the progress on this painting and this is how it looks a few hours in. My paintings don't look pretty from the start like my husbands (Matthew Hillier)!!

Elephant Family

10x17 oil on linen This painting was completed a while ago but never got posted!

Lone Bull

10x8 oil on linen Another small work......I'm hooked on these mini's......I'm stretching a large canvas today!!

10X8 Oil on Linen A perfect lookout spot that I think is a favorite for cheetahs in the Mara. He spent a long time posing for me.

Yellow Billed Storks

36x24 Oil on Linen

King of the Hill

12x9 oil on linen This is another possible biggie. I can't decide what to do next but I'm having fun playing with these little ones!

Two Brothers

8x16 oil on linen I have endless ideas from my last trip to Africa. I'm having trouble deciding on a centerpiece for SCI so I keep painting these small studies until a settle on something for a large piece.

Syncerus Caffer

9x12 oil on linen This African Buffalo was madder than hell........it was either the flies or us. Maybe both!

The Reclusive Beast

22x36 oil on Linen. The midday sun was long and hot. The most excitement would be seen in the early morning or late afternoon light. By 3pm I prayed for either clouds or rain, or both. Most often my saviour was a lone buffalo Male. He seemed to epitomize the hot, angy sun.

New small works!

9x12 Oil

8x16 oil

6x8 oil

In this world nothing is certain ........

but death and taxes! 24x46 oil I still need a title for this one. Hoarding the Prize? This lioness brought down this full grown Zebra with her two small cubs. It was a training experience for the cubs and an experience to watch!

Baobab

28x36 A Baobab is like a tree from a fairy tale. They also call it the "Upside down Tree" When you paint one you have to forget everything you ever knew about a tree.