I often go for walks on the beach and is almost always accompanied by Seagulls, hoping that they might get a scrap of something to eat from me. At the picnic sites I see them picking up all kinds of scraps and pieces lying around. Seagulls remind me that is possible to move out of my comfort zone and to always keep… Read more →
Category: Paintings South Africa
Working with pastel
Pastel powder is pure pigment! Working with pastels is like painting with velvet. It is the most relaxing medium – Pastel drawings and paintings glow with an intensely luminous colour and rich velvety texture! Read more →
Holiday and art in South Africa
A holiday in South Africa is an experience that stimulates all of your senses and could create more if that was possible! Glorious mountains, the sea, country side painted with flowers, colourful cultures and amazing people all form part of the most amazing holiday! Stilbaai is a quaint village on the world renown Garden route! Bring the whole family for a holiday. Whilst… Read more →
Paint and decorate a frame for a painting
Paint and decorate a frame for a painting – photo transfers, Annie Sloan etc. Light lunch Afternoon: Experiment with medium of own choice. Dinner – soup and home baked artisan breads. Read more →
Welcome to Stilbaai Art Retreat
We the McLaughlin’s welcome you to our Art Retreat. Come and relax and learn the art of painting. Read more →