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South Africa Painting Safaris |
This Painting Safari will be conducted by one of South Africas foremost artists.
Born in Kimberley, South Africa, Ian grew up on the family farm in the district. During these 'barefoot in the bush" days, he started drawing and painting at an early age, inspired by the immense open spaces and fascinated by the wild animals that were so much part of his life. After completing his school education at Grey College, he attended the Johannesburg School of Art from 1965 to 1968. Ian is now an accomplished and sought after artist and photographer and travels extensively in Southern Africa, often spending long periods alone in the remote parts of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
It is here that he finds his greatest inspiration and these experiences and his love of wildlife and specifically the Kalahari is reflected in the sensitivity of his animal studies and landscapes. He regularly exhibits in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban and has had successful exhibitions in New York, Birmingham and sold at the prestigious auction of Wildlife Art held by Christie's of London.
All 3 tours have similar inclusions/exclusions as follows:
Day 1
Arrival transfer airport/hotel; accom on B&B basis at specified hotel in JNB (Balalaika) or Durban (Hol Inn Garden Marine Parade or similar); welcome dinner.
Day 2
Road transfer to the specified game reserve (Mkuze Falls or Phinda or Lion Sands); 6 nts all-inclusive safari ie including all meals, teas/coffees, safari activities (game drives and/or bush walks). Drinks are excluded.
Day 3-7
Morning & late afternoon/evening game drives with professional game rangers. During the approx 5 hrs/day between safari activities, Ian will conduct daily painting/sketching sessions in the medium of choice of the individual participants (oils, water-colours, sketches etc). Ian will supply all necessary equipment and will advise on techniques, materials etc. All participants should complete at least 2 original works of their own during the painting safari.
Day 8
Sightseeing tour (panoramic route from Lion Sands; Lake St Lucia from both Zululand lodges) back to the city. accom on B&B basis plus farewell dinner.
Day 9
Transfer to airport.
No previous experience is necessary, although Ian thinks the concept is likely to appeal to artists of all levels who wish to improve their techniques, especially as related to wildlife.
Tours will run mid-Aug to end Sept .Private tours on request minimum 4 people. Please contact us for details.Rates subject to change.
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