Photography - Playing with different filters

Original photographs by: Tanya Horsley

Black & White Photography

Vanilla Candle

 Silver Cat Ring Holder

Handbag & Lace Pearl Necklace 

My Nine West Wedding Shoes

Cream Roses

Medium: Acrylic.

Sold in an interior decorating store in Johannesburg.

Roses in Field

Medium: Acrylic and sea sand

I had fun playing with a more abstract style, as I am usually drawn to creating realistic, detailed life-like art.

I think commissions are in a way my "school of art", encouraging me to stretch my artistic skills beyond what I am comfortable with. I also do believe that you need to hone in on your own style, which commissions can distract you from.

Rimmel Make-Up

Medium: Acrylic & glitter

This was my first painting using acrylic as the medium. I had previously painted using water colours (in High School), as it was much more affordable at the time.

I was inspired to paint this while I was recovering from a back injury in May 2004, shortly after I met my boyfriend "at the time", who is now my amazing husband :) I had kept a Rimmel make-up advert from a magazine for years, hoping to paint it one day. I was attracted to the boldness of the bright yellow eye shadow and the top hat. I added pretty glitter to the eye shadow for extra sparkle & sheen.

Sold, in 2013. I was reluctant to sell it at first but a good friend had been wanting it for ages, she loves it so much! I know she will take care of it and I can always visit.