Thursday, March 10, 2011

CAPE TOWN


This month I traveled to Cape Town, South Africa looking for a spot to paint for the VIRTUAL PAINT OUT.  These palm trees caught my eye as, along with the pastel architecture, they correspond to what I imagine it is like live in this balmy port. According to Wikipedia, the city has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world and is home to a total of 19 different vegatation types, of which several are completely endemic to the city and occur nowhere else in the world.














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5 comments:

  1. Kim C PelletierMarch 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love your use of cool versus warm colours – I love them palm trees too – I’m still lurking around Cape Town, undecided.

    Cheers!

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  2. Jean Nelson Paintings and PhotographyMarch 11, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Stunning painting. You've taken a very ordinary scene and made it spectacular. Wonderful shadows and lights. Great color.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    LOVE those trees! And the bright, bright sunlight, the composition, the feeling of a neighborhood. Great!

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  4. postcardsfromthemainlineMarch 11, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you ladies and gentleman. It's so good to know people are looking and appreciating.

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  5. Nan JohnsonMarch 11, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Your palms & shadows really caught my eye. Great work!

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