by Tracy Algar | Jun 8, 2023 | Process
Why a value study is such an important part of my process. It took me quite some time to really understand why a value study is so important. My nature is spontaneous. Not long ago the idea of drawing or painting the same view over and over would have appalled me....
by Tracy Algar | May 16, 2023 | Process
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 | Apr 6, 2022 | Process
This is the whole process of creating this oil original painting, from plein air pencil sketch to final studio painting. My inspiration: I was surprised by this painting. I wasn’t expecting much when I drove down to the river on a windy evening in March to find...
by Tracy Algar | Feb 2, 2022 | Process
© Tracy Algar, Kleinrivier #1. Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 cm. My favourite view of the Kleinrivier I live closer to the river now than I did before. The quickest, easiest place to get to to sketch and paint river views is at the bottom of King Street. What I love about...
by Tracy Algar | Jan 11, 2022 | Process
Up The Lane, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 cm Exploring a Stanford village view This Stanford village view is a bit different, not featuring the mountains, but a delightful view all the same. More Info There’s a cut through from one road to another, between...
by Tracy Algar | Jan 4, 2022 | Process
© Tracy Algar, Wandelpad 2. Oil on canvas, 30 x 20 cm. Wandelpad #2 quantity Add to cart Wandelpad #2 is a plein air painting that I painted on the Stanford Wandelpad in spring last year I’d been anticipating this painting outing for a while. I’d scouted...
