About South African Art

Picture Framing How & Why | General Info | Fine Art Portfolio

Picture Framing - How & Why - General Information

A frame is a decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting, photograph or print. The frame on a picture compliments the artwork’s content by enhancing its features, composition and colourations. Frames come in any number of different styles, sizes, colours and finishes - from simple painted wood to hand-finished gold leaf and everything in between. 

Picture Framing - How & Why - General Information

A frame is a decorative edging for a picture, such as a painting, photograph or print. The frame on a picture compliments the artwork’s content by enhancing its features, composition and colourations. Frames come in any number of different styles, sizes, colours and finishes - from simple painted wood to hand-finished gold leaf and everything in between. 

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Identifying the Differences between Art Mediums

Art mediums are the materials used by the artists to create a body of work. Oil paint, watercolour, acrylic paint and ink are popular media types, so too are a number of dry art mediums including pastel, charcoal, pencil and graphite.

The base material on which the pigment is applied is also considered an art medium. Canvas art, framed art and works on textiles, cardboard, wood, Perspex, paper, terracotta and a host of other materials are regularly used. 

Identifying the Differences between Art Mediums

Art mediums are the materials used by the artists to create a body of work. Oil paint, watercolour, acrylic paint and ink are popular media types, so too are a number of dry art mediums including pastel, charcoal, pencil and graphite.

The base material on which the pigment is applied is also considered an art medium. Canvas art, framed art and works on textiles, cardboard, wood, Perspex, paper, terracotta and a host of other materials are regularly used. 

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Supporting Township Artists

Township art has long been an integral part of South Africa’s long struggle for freedom and was, in effect, shaped and moulded by the politics of social change. Aspirant black artists chose to depict their oppressive realities in robust, colourful mixed media representations which were, and still are, completely unique to the region.

Supporting Township Artists

Township art has long been an integral part of South Africa’s long struggle for freedom and was, in effect, shaped and moulded by the politics of social change. Aspirant black artists chose to depict their oppressive realities in robust, colourful mixed media representations which were, and still are, completely unique to the region.

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Elephant Art

The majestic elephant has been visually portrayed in a number of ways, depicting various emotions and personality traits. Big and bold, yet graceful, noble and regal, the elephant represents the exotic and unfamiliar, due to its powerful build and imposing size. Purchasing elephant art is an opportunity to bring the majesty and power of this animal into your personal space.

Elephant Art

The majestic elephant has been visually portrayed in a number of ways, depicting various emotions and personality traits. Big and bold, yet graceful, noble and regal, the elephant represents the exotic and unfamiliar, due to its powerful build and imposing size. Purchasing elephant art is an opportunity to bring the majesty and power of this animal into your personal space.

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Tips on Buying Wildlife Art

Africa’s wildlife is one of the continent’s most enduring icons and has been the artistic subject of man for well over 4000 years. Literally thousands of South African artists have created images of wild animals, in a variety of styles and media, over the years.

Tips on Buying Wildlife Art

Africa’s wildlife is one of the continent’s most enduring icons and has been the artistic subject of man for well over 4000 years. Literally thousands of South African artists have created images of wild animals, in a variety of styles and media, over the years.

Buying Art as a Souvenir, a Timeless Memory of Your Trip to South Africa | Fine Art Portfolio

Buying Art as a Souvenir

When visiting an exotic location, like South Africa, there’s always the urge to buy souvenirs, either as gifts for family and friends or simply as timely memories of an African safari. More often than not, we end up buying expensive, badly crafted bit and bobs which simply end up gathering dust.

Buying Art as a Souvenir

When visiting an exotic location, like South Africa, there’s always the urge to buy souvenirs, either as gifts for family and friends or simply as timely memories of an African safari. More often than not, we end up buying expensive, badly crafted bit and bobs which simply end up gathering dust.