by Tracy Algar | May 16, 2023 | News
How I find inspiration, and on working en plein air. I live in a BIG dramatic landscape that includes the Kleinrivier (Little River), Kleinriviersberg (Little River Mountain) and Akkedisberg (Lizard Mountain), abundant Fynbos flora, the leafy historic village of...
by Tracy Algar | Mar 22, 2023 | Exhibitions
One of my artist bucket list items is being ticked off this year. I’ve been invited to exhibit with Jan and Sue Vingerhoets at their farm gallery at the Baardskeerdersbos Art Route on the 15th and 16th April 2023. For more information, visit the...
by Tracy Algar | Feb 3, 2023 | Process
A few weeks ago on a very windy day when my friend Cathy and I went up to Stanford Hills to paint. It was a strong Southeaster and not a sheltered spot in sight (except indoors, but we didn’t want to be indoors). We decided to go down to Blue Moon Farm where...
by Tracy Algar | Jan 28, 2023 | Process
What are the reasons to use a limited palette? And what limited palette can I use for landscapes? My limited palette of Zellen artists’ oil paint. Firstly, I’m a plein air oil painter, so I don’t paint in a studio very often. I carry my studio on my back, which...
by Tracy Algar | Jul 21, 2022 | Workshops
This Women’s Day, I will be teaching a Landscape Painting Workshop at the beautiful Zesty Lemon Restaurant just outside Stanford on the Sir Robert Stanford Estate. Come and join me for a full day of plein air painting in the stunning gardens with views across...