It's not often that one sets out with the next exhibition theme in mind viz ' Out of the Box' and approached by an artist whose work fits the bill albeit unknowingly........such is the work of Syd Sellars!! .....see Bronze Lady (above) -oil on board - 540mm x 390mmSyd's portfolio makes for interesting reading:
Syd runs his own graphic design and advertising studio, namely Syd Sellars Design,
and has been in business for the past 25 years.
Syd does oil paintings in his spare time and has recently joined the North Coast Art
Group.
His years of experience in graphic design are very evident in many of the paintings,
together with his love of blending colours, as well as the different subjects and varying
techniques show the versatility of the artist, who has never received any formal training.
Highlights to date, as regards his oil paintings:
* An oil painting of the Rotary Centennial Rose - which was propagated especially for
the occasion, in February 2005. The painting was presented to the Rotary International
President, Glen Estess at the African Centennial celebration in Johannesburg, and is
currently displayed at the Rotary museum in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
* Has sold paintings to people living in Mauritius, Ireland & San Diego in USA.
Syd was born in Durban KwaZulu-Natal, and educated at Northlands Boys High in
Durban North. He is married to Laura, has two daughters and two grandchildren.
Syd is a member of the Rotary Club of Umhlanga and has been recognised as a Paul
Harris Fellow.
Golden Nude - oil on board - 700mm x 440mm...an incredible play of light and shadow on a form of beautiful proportions................
Reflections - oil on canvas - 1m x 700mm
Thanksgiving - oil on canvas - 910mm x 610mm ....a painting that has managed to capture and present the very tangible emotions of 'Thanksgiving'
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