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'N Boer Maak 'N Plan
Noel Smith
  • Jan 17
  • 1 min

'N Boer Maak 'N Plan

“ 'N boer maak ‘n plan” is a good old South African Afrikaans saying for making a plan. Exactly what was needed to get the detail for the...
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SABI SANDS LEOPARD PROGRESS
Noel Smith
  • Dec 23, 2020
  • 1 min

SABI SANDS LEOPARD PROGRESS

I'm finally back in the saddle! After my fair share of physical and mental obstacles, and with some relaxing holiday time on the horizon,...
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Sabi sands leopard
Noel Smith
  • Oct 25, 2020
  • 1 min

Sabi sands leopard

Hey guys Sorry it’s been some time since my last posting, it has been a bit of a rocky road. Tone/spasticity is the worst enemy of spinal...
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Experimenting
Noel Smith
  • Sep 7, 2020
  • 1 min

Experimenting

I have been looking for some inspiration for my new painting but have also been experimenting with a new drawing tool in the meantime.
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In From The Thirstlands
Noel Smith
  • Jul 26, 2020
  • 1 min

In From The Thirstlands

I just loved this scene, courtesy of Hendri Venter, of this bull elephant on his way in from the thirstlands.
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A Day In The Life
Noel Smith
  • Jul 20, 2020
  • 1 min

A Day In The Life

I mentioned needing to do various warm up exercises to prepare, so I thought it might be interesting to share some videos.
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The Kingfisher
Noel Smith
  • Jul 10, 2020
  • 1 min

The Kingfisher

My wife’s favourite bird is the Brown Hooded Kingfisher.
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progression of a Painted dog
Noel Smith
  • Jun 22, 2020
  • 1 min

progression of a Painted dog

With my left hand it seemed to be a lot easier and allowed me more control. Slowly but surely, I was becoming a lefty.
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MY TRANSITION TO A NEW MEDIUM
Noel Smith
  • Jun 14, 2020
  • 1 min

MY TRANSITION TO A NEW MEDIUM

I ordered a set of polychromos pastel pencils and pastel sticks and started my next drawing, a young Kalahari lion.
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ART REHAB
Noel Smith
  • Jun 9, 2020
  • 1 min

ART REHAB

And so began my slow progression through, what I like to call, my art rehab, and with it came a whole lot of experimentation.
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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Noel Smith
  • Jun 1, 2020
  • 1 min

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD

I was pleased with the outcome. I could draw again.
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THE STICK MAN
Noel Smith
  • May 25, 2020
  • 1 min

THE STICK MAN

The first time I tried to draw again was in August 2017, almost a year after my accident.
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The Rebirth Of An Artist
Noel Smith
  • May 11, 2020
  • 2 min

The Rebirth Of An Artist

Welcome to my first blog! As you may or may not already know, I am a self-taught wildlife artist and photographer from South Africa. I ha...
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