MY SKETCHBOOK -- Paintings and jewellery from nature - Original watercolour paintings and unique hand-crafted jewellery by South African artist Maree Clarkson
Done from my imagination – W&N watercolours on Arches 300gsm
One
of the paintings I did, stuck indoors during a week of rain. No field
sketching, so painting in my studio is the next best thing. (Read the story that inspired this painting)
Not far from us on the
plots in El Jessee (Tarlton, Gauteng, South Africa) quickly referred to
by some as LJC plots! is a smallholding known as “the corner plot”. It
is well-known for its seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables which are
available direct from the owners. And if what you are looking for is not
in their store room, they send someone to pick it for you direct from
the lands.
Hook Earrings from my 'Earth' range of jewellery. Inspired by my White Karee (Rhus viminalis) tree, the leaf is crafted from copper with patina (I use BlackIt) added for a vintage look with White Karee seed-pod earring, an Indian Silver bauble hanging from a short chain. Displayed on a large Rose Quartz crystal.
Hand-crafted from copper and silver solder . the copper assists in energy flowing more freely
“Ah, summer - what power you have to make us suffer and like it!” - Russell Baker
W&N watercolour on Amedeo 200gs multi-media paper
So far we've been experiencing a very hot summer here in Tarlton (south Africa), with temperatures deep into the 30's Celsius. If I want to do any gardening, it starts at about 6am and the rest of the day I spend in my studio, in front of the aircon, painting.