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Working on paper after years

Working on paper after years

I find makeup brushes work better for picking up powdered charcoal

I find makeup brushes work better for picking up powdered charcoal

Drying time

Drying time

Some Work in progess

Some Work in progess

A bit of colour

A bit of colour

Charcoal on raw canvas

Charcoal on raw canvas

Smalls

Smalls

Charcoal on raw canvas

Charcoal on raw canvas

Base layers

Base layers

From the 'In the raw' series

From the 'In the raw' series

Out and about in Johannesburg.

Out and about in Johannesburg.

Working on plywood in an oval frame

Working on plywood in an oval frame

In Reverie collection in progress

In Reverie collection in progress

Two grayscale abstract portrait paintings of women on display, one showing a front view of a woman's face with eyes closed, hair flowing, and expression serene; the other showing a profile view with eyes open and lips slightly parted. Both paintings

Two grayscale abstract portrait paintings of women on display, one showing a front view of a woman's face with eyes closed, hair flowing, and expression serene; the other showing a profile view with eyes open and lips slightly parted. Both paintings feature expressive brushwork and drips, mounted on black stands in an art studio or gallery setting.

A ceramic mug with the word 'MOM' printed on it, holding black pens and pencils, on a desk or table surface.

A ceramic mug with the word 'MOM' printed on it, holding black pens and pencils, on a desk or table surface.

Oil sketches

Oil sketches

A painting of a woman's face on canvas in an art studio, with the caption 'First layers of charcoal.'

A painting of a woman's face on canvas in an art studio, with the caption 'First layers of charcoal.'

Outside my studio.

Outside my studio.

Exploring the concept of identity

Exploring the concept of identity

Black and white pencil sketch of a person’s face partially covered by their hand, with detailed shading emphasizing facial features and hair.

Black and white pencil sketch of a person’s face partially covered by their hand, with detailed shading emphasizing facial features and hair.

A black and white artistic close-up of a person's face with a hand covering one eye, with paint splatters on the face.

A black and white artistic close-up of a person's face with a hand covering one eye, with paint splatters on the face.

A woman with dark hair and makeup looking at the camera with an abstract black ink splash overlay

A woman with dark hair and makeup looking at the camera with an abstract black ink splash overlay

A sheet of paper with black and white watercolor landscape sketches titled "Rainy Saturday Afternoon Doodles" on a table. In the background, there are two glasses, one partially filled with water, and a plate with a fork and spoon.

A sheet of paper with black and white watercolor landscape sketches titled "Rainy Saturday Afternoon Doodles" on a table. In the background, there are two glasses, one partially filled with water, and a plate with a fork and spoon.

Abstract over charcoal

Abstract over charcoal

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