ArtStudio53

Watercolours · Hermanus

Large watercolours.

Arie Swanepoel paints large original watercolours on canvas at ArtStudio53 in Vermont, Hermanus, from about 95 × 95 cm to 120 × 90 cm. He prepares the canvas himself and paints with a limited palette and a loose, direct hand. Originals start at R5 200 and ship across South Africa and worldwide.

A Portrait of Exceptional Beauty, watercolour portrait of a woman with windswept golden hair and red lips, by Arie Swanepoel

Watercolour

A Portrait of Exceptional Beauty.

Not just a beautiful face, but a reflection of the beauty in every one of us. Painted with a limited palette and a loose hand.

  • MediumWatercolour
  • Size98 × 98 cm
  • FramingReady to hang
  • PriceR11 500
  • AvailabilityAvailable

The price excludes delivery. Arie quotes delivery to your address in South Africa or overseas, then sends you a secure PayFast payment link for the painting plus delivery.

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Facing the Sun, large watercolour portrait of a woman in dark sunglasses and red lips, face lifted to the light against a loose blue background, by Arie Swanepoel

Watercolour

Facing the Sun.

A face lifted to the light, eyes hidden behind dark glasses, as if the whole summer is in that one moment. Warm skin against a cool, restless blue.

  • MediumWatercolour
  • Size95 × 95 cm
  • FramingReady to hang
  • AvailabilitySold
Afternoon at the Café, large watercolour of a woman in a red off-shoulder top and blue jeans sitting beside a red café table with iced drinks, by Arie Swanepoel

Watercolour

Afternoon at the Café.

Inspired by a slow summer afternoon. She sits in red and denim beside a little red table, iced coffee waiting, her eyes on something just out of view.

  • MediumWatercolour
  • Size120 × 90 cm
  • FramingReady to hang
  • PriceR10 800
  • AvailabilityAvailable

The price excludes delivery. Arie quotes delivery to your address in South Africa or overseas, then sends you a secure PayFast payment link for the painting plus delivery.

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Quiet Rain, large watercolour portrait of a woman with closed eyes and auburn hair, washes of red, blue and ochre running down around her, by Arie Swanepoel

Watercolour

Quiet Rain.

Inspired by a moment of stillness. Eyes closed, she lets the colour fall around her like warm rain, reds and blues running down the canvas while her face stays calm.

  • MediumWatercolour
  • Size98 × 98 cm
  • FramingReady to hang
  • PriceR11 500
  • AvailabilityAvailable

The price excludes delivery. Arie quotes delivery to your address in South Africa or overseas, then sends you a secure PayFast payment link for the painting plus delivery.

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New watercolours are in the studio now. Ask and Arie will send you what is available.

How it is made

Few colours. One pass.

Arie paints transparent watercolour on canvas he prepares himself, far bigger than most watercolours ever get. Few colours, one direct pass, and no going back. What he leaves out is where you come in.

Arie Swanepoel painting a large watercolour portrait of a woman in a knitted headband, brush in hand

Watercolour questions.

Does a watercolour on canvas need glass?

It depends on the piece. Arie Swanepoel tells you exactly how each painting is finished and the best way to hang it.

How big are Arie Swanepoel's watercolours?

Arie paints large: the watercolours on this page are 95 × 95 cm to 120 × 90 cm, on canvas he prepares himself.

Where can I buy a large original watercolour in the Western Cape?

Directly from Arie Swanepoel at ArtStudio53 in Vermont, Hermanus. Originals start at R5 200, and paintings are shipped across South Africa and worldwide.

Can I see a painting before I buy it?

Yes. Arie Swanepoel sends detailed photos and a short video taken in daylight, so you see the real colour and texture. If you are near Hermanus, you can see the painting in person at the ArtStudio53 studio in Vermont.

How do I know it is an original?

Every original from ArtStudio53 is signed by Arie Swanepoel and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Next step

Ask about a watercolour.

Tell Arie which piece you like, or where it will hang.