1. Inspiration

1. Inspiration

How I find inspiration, and on working en plein air. I live in a dramatic landscape that includes the Kleinrivier (Little River), Kleinriviersberg (Little River Mountain) and Akkedisberg (Lizard Mountain), abundant Fynbos flora, the leafy historic village Stanford,...
The Process: Across the River

The Process: Across the River

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...
New Painting: Kleinrivier #1

New Painting: Kleinrivier #1

© 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...
Up The Lane, a Stanford village view

Up The Lane, a Stanford village view

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...
Wandelpad #2

Wandelpad #2

© 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...

Goodbye 2021 + a giveaway

2021… what on earth was that? It’s been a beast of a year! But that’s not what I’m going to reflect on here. There have been silver linings, and I have much to be grateful for. I’m happy to report that art sales were up this year compared...