Janet van Wyk, Landscape and Wildlife Art

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  • SHOW: Nguni “72”

    Nguni “72”

    1,8 meter x 60cm, Acrylics This is my 2nd commissioned painting of the Swartland Nguni’s, and made for quite a journey. It was something different than what I normally do; thoroughly enjoyed it! Nic and Melanie, it was a privilege to paint this for you. Thanks to Kobus Saayman for the use of his beautiful…

  • SHOW: Nguni’s of the Swartland

    Nguni’s of the Swartland

    Acrylic on box canvas 180 x 60 cm / 70 x 23 inches As the first of two commissions, painting these iconic and colorful creatures has been another treasured journey for me. Nguni cattle are renowned for their fertility, resilience to diseases, light tolerance and are capable of handling extreme weather conditions. Peacefully browsing in…

  • SHOW: Herfs Bosveld Plaaspad

    Herfs Bosveld Plaaspad

    Acrylic on stretched canvas 100 x 75 cm / 39 x 29 inches Wanneer die voorreg kom om vir ‘n klient ‘n kosbare herinnering van hul familie bosveldplaaspad in blom te skilder (verrassing vir 60ste verjaarsdag), besef ek net weer; dis oomblikke soos die wat als die moeite werd maak. Dankie vir julle Jana

  • SHOW: …and I love you too…

    …and I love you too…

    120 x 95 cm / 47 x 37 inches Acrylics It’s the expression fronted by this rhino that really touched my heart. With an oxpecker as companion, an untouched, fully horned rhino is a rarity to witness. Up close and personal? Even more so. I felt honored painting this moment, yet saddened knowing that amputation…

  • SHOW: A scene from Africa

    A scene from Africa

    Acrylic on box canvas 100 x 80 cm / 39 x 31 inches It was something different to paint for me; loved working with these rich colours and on top. Always a priviledge to paint these giants with their horns fully intact. Thank you Kobus Saayman for the use of your photo as reference. Elize…

  • SHOW: Old Giant In The Kruger

    Old Giant In The Kruger

    Acrylic on box canvas 120 x 80 cm / 47 x 31 inches This beautiful Boab tree stands in the Northern part of the Kruger National Park near the Luvuvhu River. It’s a privilege to be able to still see and paint these old giants, whose numbers are drastically declining all over Africa. I believe…