African Sunset silhouettes by Maree Clarkson
Maree Clarkson

African Sunset silhouettes by

Watercolour on Bockingford 300gsm 12″ × 8″


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  1. “The sun does not forget the animals just because they are small.”
    - African Proverb

Once you have lived in or visited Africa, visions of Africa become indelible in a visitor’s memory. Vivid sunsets… warm and welcoming people…. amazing wildlife and, of course, the incredible silhouette of an Acacia tree etched against an African sunset, all combine to make a visit to South Africa one of life’s peak experiences. Seasons are reversed here, so the best time to visit is July through October. On nights when there’s a full moon and high water, you may even witness a rare and thrilling lunar rainbow!

Extract from Wayne Visser’s poem sum’s Africa up well :

  1. My soul is at peace in Africa
    For her streams bring lifeblood to my veins
    And her winds bring healing to my dreams
    For when the tale of this land is told
    Her destiny and mine are as one.

Richard’s review : “The delicate weave, and seductive nature of this work only begs for more in my opinion…she is totally revealed in this scene…”

Alma’s review : “This wonderful painting depicts them and the amazing setting sun moving together as one into the night. Slowly, inevitably and with infinite grace, the sun leaving shadows and the giraffe only footprints.”

  1. 17th October 2010 – FEATURED in Trees – Beautiful Creative Trees
  2. 20th November 2010 – FEATURED in African Beauty
  3. 4th December 2010 – FEATURED in Indigenous to East & Southern Africa
  4. 16th January 2011 – FEATURED in Silhouettes
  5. 22nd May 2012 – FEATURED in EXPLORE
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About Maree Clarkson

I am a watercolorist living on my little piece of African soil in Tarlton, Gauteng, South Africa. The inspiration for my art is the wonderfully rich variety of Fauna and Flora to be found throughout this beautiful country.

“There is a fine line between dreams and reality; it’s up to you to draw it.”

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africa, wildlife, maree clarkson, masai, silhouette, sunset, trees, acacia, south africa, tarlton, magaliesburg, krugersdorp, gauteng, giraffe, watercolour, watercolor

Comments

  • RickGeorge
    RickGeorgeover 1 year ago

    Fabulous work Maree…calendar??

  • Thank you George! Great idea, if I could perhaps get enough sunsets together! Or just typical African scenes…?

    – Maree Clarkson

  • RickGeorge
    RickGeorgeover 1 year ago

    The delicate weave, and seductive nature of this work only begs for more in my opinion…she is totally revealed in this scene…

  • Aaaah, George! I meant Richard!! I certainly will consider “more”, thank you, your comment is totally inspirational!

    – Maree Clarkson

  • almaalice
    almaaliceover 1 year ago

    Beautiful. It is wonderful in that the giraffe has an amazing loping gait, so slow and unhurried. This wonderful painting depicts them and the amazing setting sun moving together as one into the night. Slowly, inevitably and with infinite grace, the sun leaving shadows and the giraffe only footprints.
    It reminds me of an unforgettable incident on the Chobe River, a sunset cruise when literally hundreds of elephant crossed onto an island and silhouetted against the golden glow of the setting sun. Love the poem with which I can totally empathize. Thank you for a glorious start to my day Alma xx

  • It’s so grand that I can bring back memories of your visit here Alma – funnily enough, so have many of your photographs done that for me, like the Puffins reminded me of my visit to the Scilly Isles. I am pleased by what you see in this painting and your understanding of this Continent. thank you for your beautiful words, which are also a glorious start to my day! Hugs

    – Maree Clarkson

  • Elizabeth Kendall
    Elizabeth Kendallover 1 year ago

    Another amazingly beautiful piece of art!! Just lovely Maree! ( and the reviews are wonderful too!)

  • Thank you Liz!! xx

    – Maree Clarkson

  • Elizma Knowles
    Elizma Knowlesover 1 year ago

    Me like…me like a LOT!!!!!! ;-)

  • Thanks a LOT Elizma!!

    – Maree Clarkson

  • MIchelle Thompson
    MIchelle Thompsonover 1 year ago

    Stunning work – love it

  • Thanks Michellie!

    – Maree Clarkson

  • AndreaEL
    AndreaELover 1 year ago

    Wonderful work and so true, I remember them well and if I close my eyes I can still see them.

  • I know, it really is an amazing sight to see Andrea, never to be forgotten. Thanks for your lovely comment!

    – Maree Clarkson

  • Susan van Zyl
    Susan van Zylover 1 year ago

    beautiful!!
    Thank you for submitting into the ♫.•°°African Art At heART°°•.♫ Group
    13 October 2010

  • Thank you very much Susan!

    – Maree Clarkson

  • Barbara Callahan
    Barbara Callahanover 1 year ago

    Maree, this is gorgeous!! the colors of the sun are perfection, and the tree and giraffes in silhouette really add to the total experience of this splendid artwork!!

  • And thank you for this SPLENDID compliment Barb, you’re a sweetie!! Hugs

    – Maree Clarkson

  • AuntDot
    AuntDotover 1 year ago

    Fabulous work, Maree!

  • So pleased you like it Aunt Dot!

    – Maree Clarkson