Size 115cm (height) x 230cm (width) Original Oil on Canvas
Size 115cm (height) x 230cm (width) Original Oil on Canvas
Playful baby elephant chasing birds at the waterhole. The title is a common phrase used colloquially in South Africa and is derived from the Zulu language and means "Go Away".
I felt that this name really captured the playful spirit of the young elephant who can often be seen chasing the birds at the waterhole.
The birds in this painting are Guinea Fowl and are a common sight at waterholes and even in the neighbourhoods of some regions of the Southern Cape.
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Mystique Collection
Essence by Peter Pharoah I love experimenting with new ways to capture the ‘Essence’ of the piece I am working on.
Sometimes using colour, or lack thereof, to create the mood and overall feeling of the image then using paint to express the emotions just as a writer uses a pen, the monochromatic palette becoming the poetry that flows from the brush telling the story, conveying my interpretation of the moment captured by the camera.
I hope that you can feel the emotion of this piece in your own way, finding the subtle nuances and hidden secrets of the girl behind the image.
Capturing the spirit of a moment…
Peter
Dagga Boy - Original Oil on Canvas by Peter Pharoah
Dagga Boy - Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Peter Pharoah *SOLD*
Size: 115cm (height) x 230cm (width)
INCHES 45 (height) x 90 (width)
Prints Available in two sizes:
50cm (height) x 100cm (height)
100cm (height) x 200cm (width)
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The Godfather
Until you've encountered a Dagga Boy charging towards you in real life, you may be forgiven for wondering why this bovine creature ambling slowly across the savanna is considered to be one of the most dangerous of the Big 5 in Africa.
Witnessing a herd of African buffalo on the charge is a sight to behold as the ground shakes and thunders with the sound of their hooves - definitely one of the most awe inspiring experiences you could wish for on your African safari.
But the Dugga Boys are something else entirely - usually solitary, these older buffalo are likely to have been forced from the herd by younger males and usually gravitate towards the muddy pools that promise a steady supply of fresh grazing and a place to wallow in the mud which they use to coat their skin, protecting them from the sun and biting insects... hence the name "dugga boys" from the Shona word for mud.It's not unusual to spot two or three of these cantankerous African buffalo bull hanging around, they are notoriously stubborn, aggressive and unpredictable and known to charge with little provocation. These large adult males often have an impressive set of horns the meet in the middle of their head and joined by a hard shield which is referred to as a “boss.”
The horns are used for defense and having seen them in action, I believe that the African Dugga Boys truly deserve their spot on the leaderboard as one of Africa's most dangerous beasts.
Peter Pharoah
December 2023
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Nhoro by Peter Pharoah
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Going the Extra Mile!
A huge shout out to the team at the local The Courier Guy depot in George, South Africa.
Later that afternoon, after mulling it over, he called again and asked what I thought the chances of success were... At this point, I realised how much I wanted to make his day, and really wanted to believe we could do it so I said Okay, let's just GO FOR IT!
(And if it didn't work out then we could come up with a Plan B).
I was already in George at that moment, so I raced back to the studio in Wilderness, packaged the artwork, jumped back in my car and hightailed it back to George making it to The Courier Guy depot in the nick of time - cut off time is 4pm.
Brenda and Abri were waiting to help me get the paperwork sorted out which was a little tricky as our client did not have an SA contact number or a delivery address as he was going to collect it from the kiosk close to the airport.
I told Brenda she would have to make sure it gets to Cape Town in time because I didn't fancy swimming all the way to Scotland to deliver the artwork! 
She laughed and said not to worry and dealt with everything quickly and efficiently and the tube was finally labelled, sorted, weighed, measured and ready to board the truck bound for Cape Town.
Early this morning, I received a call from Brenda saying that Candice at The Courier Guy kiosk (King Air Industria in Cape Town) had the parcel and it was all cleared for hand over to our client. I contacted our client and he managed to pop in en route to the airport, emerging victorious, tube in hand and still had plenty of time to check in and board his plane.
So grateful to the team that made it happen! Couriers are a crucial extension to our business, if we make promises, they are the ones who have to keep them so we really appreciate them going the extra mile so that our client could take a special memory home!
Thank you to everyone involved.
Tracey Pharoah
Peter Pharoah Fine Art
Everything you need to know about framing your artworks
Stretching or framing your artwork can be done in many different ways and presents an opportunity to incorporate the style of the room where the prints will be displayed.
We like to keep it simple so all our originals and prints are simply stretched canvas using a standard size stretcher with the edges painted black. Many of our clients prefer to stretch them as we do in the gallery and this is very easy for your framers to do. Read more by clicking Details below.
At the gallery, we prefer the thicker (more substantial) stretcher frame - It usually comes standard in 4.2 or 2cm depth.
We use the 4.2cm and our prints are supplied with sufficient extra canvas around the edges to allow for wrapping around and securing at the back.
Our framers use Dulux Satin Sheen enamel (black) to paint the edges once the artwork has been stretched.
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Slow down and experience Off the Grid Living at LSM holiday accommodation in Graaff Reinett, Eastern Cape
Light Shade Mountain guest house offers bed & breakfast units at 8 Rothman Street and a self catering cottage in Cradock street nearby for affordable family and pet friendly accommodation in the small town of Graaff-Reinet, a popular tourist destination and stop off point on the major routes connecting Johannesburg, Cape Town, George and Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth).Green Living is at the core of Brad’s methodology and his commitment to off-grid solutions and eco-conscious design is evident at 8 Rothman Street in Graaff-Reinet as well as at the recently restored historic 1823 self catering cottage located at Cradock Street in this fascinating town known by many as the Gem of the Karoo.
For bookings or more information, please contact Brad on +27(0)83 231 9935.
In the Studio with Peter Pharoah
A glimpse behind the scenes - on the easel at Peter Pharoah's studio in Wilderness, South Africa