Porterville Library
Piet Retief Street
Exhibiting Artist
Anneke Smuts
I paint in mixed mediums namely oils, acrylic paint as well as watercolours and pen & ink. The various mediums are determined by the subject and atmosphere I wish to create. I work in different styles and topics and paint topics that speak to me and which are beautiful to me. I especially love classical and timeless subjects. I become inspired by the beauty surrounding me, lovely music, poems, profiles of people, their actions and nature influence my choice of design. I am also inspired by my past experiences. My goal is to enjoy my art and share it with others. I love it when my art talks to the observer and it gives me great joy when people appreciate and enjoy my art. I strive for good harmony and portrayal of my subject. My work is a representation of what I believe in. I consider my talents as a God given gift and live it with gratefulness.
Harry Louw
My jeugjare deurgebring in die ou Suidwes-Afrika. Na 40 jaar in die onderwys op die Witwatersrand, afgetree as skoolhoof in 2011 en verhuis na Porterville waar ek steeds woonagtig is. Sedert my vérste onthou, het pen, ink en waterverf my diepste emosies betower en my ongekende vermaak verskaf. My skeppings is selfverworwe idees en tegnieke wat na ‘n leeftyd van probeerslae gebore is. Met geen formele kursuse of opleiding in die skilderkuns nie, bly ek steeds ‘n ywerige leerling. Alhoewel my belangstellings alle moontlike onderwerpe insluit, het my styl deur die jare aaJngepas wat gelei het tot voorkeure wat temas betref: uniek aan ons land en hedendaagse omgewing vervalle en verwaarloosde structure, “shacks”, opstalle, gestroopte geboue, ens. Om te skilder is om te dig — die een word net gesien en die ander gevoel. Daarom dan 00k dat elkeen van m ske in s met ‘n idsvers ver eselword. |
