I have been quite inspired by my previous windmill painting and a good friend here in Postmasburg, to do a series now of what I should call the 'Op Die Plaas Series', until I come up with a better name for them! (Additional note from 23 November 2010: I have a better name now than that one, it is "Life in the Northern Cape").
This tractor was from one of the reference pictures that I took in a little town called Olifantshoek, one Sunday afternoon. My husband and I stumbled upon a scrapyard of tractors and a variety of other metal things that were interesting, whilst exploring the small town. It's always good to keep your camera on hand as a creative person, because you never know when you might come across something interesting that needs recording for future use!
I started off with similar base colours as The Windmill painting: a combination of browns, greys and that bright aqua blue that I love so much. I really like what is happening with the right rear wheel. That is just a few simple yet effective brush strokes that create the form of the wheel. It is only effective because the brushstrokes and colours are placed in the 'right' place - it is visually pleasing and correct giving you an impression of the real thing. This is one of the key elements that separates the true talented artists from the average hobby painter when it comes to creating a master piece. Not that I am on the level of anyone famous yet... but I am working on it.
The Iron Workhorse
Life in the Northern Cape Series
(Size: 800mm x 600mm. Acrylic on canvas.)
Please note that this artwork has been sold.
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