Tuesday, July 3, 2012

A Warmer side to Africa

I've been back for a while now, but as usual my blog has suffered while other more pressing things needed to be done.  And, as usual, I haven't been visiting anyone.  And it's cold in the computer room!

But I have been going to my watercolour classes and have desperately been painting for our annual selection day.  Even now I don't know whether what I have is going to be good enough - doubt raising its ugly head!  It won't be these as paintings done in a class are not eligible, but my watercolours are improving.  I thought I'd put these two together - the elephants and the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe - as Zim used to be home to great herds of these amazing animals.



Will try and visit soon, but thanks to everyone for keeping me going.

18 comments:

SharonWrightArtist said...

Hi Liz, it's good to know you are OK.....and painting. Love the Falls.......I swear I feel wet!

Anthony Duce said...

Good to see you are back. Love the watercolors. The falls and animals are great..

hmuxo said...

Oh my goodness, Liz...the waterfalls are painted so beautifully. I have seen them in magazines and they are so amazing...love your elephants as well!! glad you're back!!

Rhonda Hartis Smith said...

Liz, these are beautiful! I've been taking watercolor classes too but it will be a while before I'm ready to post anything.

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Oh it is sooo good to hear from you!
I love the elephant and the waterfall. These paintings are amazing!
love
tweedles

Arti said...

Glad that you are back, these watercolours are lovely.Way to go!

Autumn Leaves said...

I like both pieces, Liz, and very much. Lucky you to be able to travel so much! Hope you've been having fun while at it.

Midori Yoshino said...

I'm very, very happy to found out your blog, Liz. Stunning peices!!!

Unknown said...

Love the falls! Beautiful quality to the water & light.

Cathy Gatland said...

Lovely soft veils of mist around the Falls - it takes me right back there - and beautiful ellies. Snap on the cold computer room, brrr!

Becky said...

Elephants are one of my favorite animals. Love the painting. I have several in my bedroom for a wildlife artist show here a few years back. That would be paintngs not elephants!

Marty said...

these paintings are very beautiful Liz ! I love so much paintings of Africa ! the falls are just wonderful!
have a nice week Liz

Diana Marshall said...

Both paintings are wonderful, don't doubt yourself, you are better than you think!

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

These are beautiful, Liz. I too, love the falls, you really captured the feel of water free-falling. Also was very impressed by your earlier posts, especially the portraits. You may not be painting on a daily basis any more, but your work has grown fabulously!

Art with Liz said...

Thank you so much everyone for your great comments, but more than that, thank you for always being there when I disappear for a month at a time!

Sharon Whitley said...

gorgeous paintings - especially love the waterfall, I can just feel that spray!

d'Morais said...

Memórias de África. Lindo! Pintar temas africanos é uma paixão. Seu blog é talentoso. Parabéns. Também estou a acabar um quadro com elefantes. De Angola, aqui ao pé, vai o meu cumprimento.

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