by Zilpa van der Gragt | Sep 8, 2019 | Gallery Updates
I feel like I am finally getting somewhere with the second of my endangered species series. So far I have invested 64 hours in this painting.
by Zilpa van der Gragt | Jul 25, 2019 | Gallery Updates, Work In Progress
@ArtRoomsMother and baby orangutanPyrowaxSideview This is the first of my endangered species series. The Sumatran orangutans need all the help they can get. I will donate 10% of the price of this painting when sold to their cause. As with all my paintings, this was...
by Zilpa van der Gragt | Jul 9, 2019 | Gallery Updates
I Think I am almost finished and will have it up and hanging for the SALA festival. Just a few more bits and pieces to go, I also need to paint the outside edge of the board. This has been a great challenge and has taken 162 hours so far. 10% of what ever it sells for...
by Zilpa van der Gragt | Jun 16, 2019 | Gallery Updates
These eyes are so adorable. The eyes are definitely the soul of the painting, I have just started adding encaustic paint to mama orangutan. So far there has been 132 hours spent on this painting, I am hoping to have this one finished before the SALA festival which...
by Zilpa van der Gragt | May 19, 2019 | Gallery Updates, Work In Progress
The size of this piece makes it challenging, but fun. So far I have spent 85 hours on this one. I have now started adding colour. Using a stylus with an dip nib, this stage is as time consuming as the burning. Orangutan babyface
by Zilpa van der Gragt | May 12, 2019 | Gallery Updates
This is the start of a new series of endangered species. Feeling the plight of their future, I will donate 10% of the selling price when it sells to help save them.
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