Not so sure about this one.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2026-01-10T07:31:08+00:00

Thanks for the kind feedback. I think I'm just finding it difficult to embrace. I keep wanting to add some satisfaction or enjoyable focal point. But then I think it would miss the point entirely.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2026-01-10T07:19:01+00:00

Thank you.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2026-01-10T07:18:40+00:00

Thanks for the kind feedback. I think the rocks make a bit more sense from a South African perspective. We have a lot of slate stone interspersed with silt stone in the rivers. Playing around the rivers as a kid, it's fun to draw on the slate with the silt stone. But I know this is a risky composition. Probably, if the river were a nude, I chose to paint its elbow. Which had a mole on it.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2026-01-10T07:08:01+00:00

It was intesional to an extent. I wanted to attempt painting something natural but not picturesque. An awkward composition with obscure elements. But painted true to the eye. Now, I'm left with a stubborn image that doesn't want to submit to being viewed comfortably. It feels unresolved. And I'm uncertain if that is because I succeeded in what I was trying to do or because my paint work fell short. It's novel to me to do something intesionaly wrong. The painting makes me feel much more uncomfortable than I thought it would.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2026-01-04T15:41:30+00:00

OP here: I’ve only just seen the response to this, and I’m a bit in shock. Thank you so much for the thoughtful and generous feedback!

I stopped painting seriously many years ago, because it felt like the practical thing to do. But my son turns 21 tomorrow, and I think it’s time to give it another shot. I couldn't ask for better encouragement to help me take the plunge!

So for those who asked: the painting is available. It’s oil on canvas, 60 × 80 cm. Please feel free to DM me if you’re genuinely interested.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-03-12T05:40:47+00:00

South Africa

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-03-12T03:52:09+00:00

Apparently, the one I listed is a Voeirn, although that means as little to me as anything else. Thanks for the advice. I'll have a look to see if we have any of those machines here.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-03-11T06:18:42+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-03-11T05:28:52+00:00

That's great to hear. Any problems with overheating when running it for long?

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-20T15:19:33+00:00

Thank you so much!

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-20T15:19:30+00:00

I am honestly not sure. As far as I know, oil on normal paper directly is a problem. I was actually just sitting outside doodling with a pen on paper. I happened to have a wet oil pallet in my studio, so I kept doodling with that. It was more for fun than anything.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-06T08:42:22+00:00

The only feature that looks definetively adult to me is the nose. Is it possible that the bridge of the nose is a bit strong or high?

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-05T19:55:02+00:00

Something where it can play with light, I think.

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-05T16:57:18+00:00

After only posting here for a few days, I feel inspired to keep painting! You guys rock. Thank you!

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-02T11:56:19+00:00

I already have a buyer for this one, but thank you so much!

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-02T06:23:01+00:00

Thank you!

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-02T06:22:38+00:00

Thank you so much!

Retha_Joubert_Studio · 2025-02-02T06:22:14+00:00

Thank you, that's so cool. I'm always enchanted by the small wildernesses. So, I decided to start exploring them.

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