Suka Wena by Peter Pharoah
Size 115cm (height) x 230cm (width) Original Oil on Canvas
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Suka Wena by Peter Pharoah
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.
The Sounds of Africa resonate deep in my soul... From the beating of African drums, the beauty of African voices singing, the call of the fisheagle or the nightjar at dusk... the trilling of the rainbird heralding the coming storm. The deep rich roar of the lion, the call of the jackal and the inimitable chuckle of the hyena... I LOVE Africa
Painting Stories by Peter Pharoah
I don't like to paint 'pretty' pictures, as for me, the art of painting lies in my ability to capture a moment in time, an experience, a memory...
Here are a few stories behind the inspiration for my paintings.
In the Studio with Peter Pharoah
A glimpse behind the scenes - on the easel at Peter Pharoah's studio in Wilderness, South Africa
The Magic of Creativity
In the Studio...
Being happy and positive is essential to creativity.. I like to begin my day slowly, I enjoy a cup of strong coffee and spend some time taking in the beauty of a Wilderness morning. It’s important to be content within yourself to have the confidence to try something new, something you haven’t done before…
The magic only happens when you’re pushing the boundaries and for me, it’s the challenge of having to come up with something fresh and new with each artwork that keeps me going back to my studio each day – nothing is more satisfying than a good day’s painting…