Johan Marais

Pretoria, South Africa based artist Johan Marais presently focuses on still life studies and landscapes. His preference is to use bright fresh colours in his work which gives an impressionistic feel to it. Lately he also focusses on detail in his paintings.
He mostly paints in oil on canvas, although he also works in pastels and pen and ink.
Johan is constantly experimenting with different ideas and techniques. he feels that he is still learning something every day. Johan Exhibited his work Nationally and Internationally


Portfolio:

johanmarais Art Studio

Oil on Canvas 120x90cm

Near Pilgrim's South Africa Oil on canvas 102x76cm “Near Pilgrim's South Africa Oil on canvas 102x76cm”

I am Fond of nature and draw on it for inspiration to create my painting. Each landscape brings its own variety and beauty

Blue Gum trees near Pilgrim's Rest South Africa Oil on Canvas 60x60cm                      “Blue Gum trees near Pilgrim's Rest South Africa Oil on Canvas 60x60cm ”

I am fond of nature and draw from it for inspiration to create my painting. Each Landscape brings its own variety and beauty

Swaziland Bluegum trees Oil on Canvas 102x76cm “Swaziland Bluegum trees Oil on Canvas 102x76cm”

The peace and tranquillity is evident in this painting

Mabula Limpopo South Africa Oil on Canvas 60x60cm “Mabula Limpopo South Africa Oil on Canvas 60x60cm”

The beauty of the bushveld in South Africa is a must to paint

Fever Trees near Pafuri South Africa 120x90cm “Fever Trees near Pafuri South Africa 120x90cm”

The power of a limited Palette. I want to record nature before it disappears

Tamboti Trees Mabalingwe South Afrrica 76x61cm                         ica “Tamboti Trees Mabalingwe South Afrrica 76x61cm ica”

Beautiful pink,orange and red leafs of the Tamboti trees during Autum, casting strong shadows in the foreground