Art of Mariaan du Plooy  Fine Art and Illustration

Mariaan du Plooy is a South African Artist and illustrator who loves to capture the beauty of her country and people, whether it be through urban scenes, landscapes or still lifes. 

 

She received her formal art training in 2012 from Leonie E. Brown in Cape Town, where she spent six years learning the basics under Leonie's guidance. In 2020, she continued her art education under the guidance of John Smith in KwaZulu Natal. 

 

She received the “Best Oil Award” for her painting “Into the City” in 2019 at the 113th Sasa Annual Group Exhibition in Kirstenbosch.

 

Her main inspiration comes from coffee dates with her husband creating memories as they go. She paints mainly in oils and dabbles in water colours and digital art.

 

Book illustration:

The Mending Chronicles of Liam and Emily: A divorce Recovery Journey for Kids by Natalie Knox - Rewarded Finalist in the 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Award.

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Exhibitions:

Group exhibition 2017, 2018, 2019  ArtB Gallery

Tiny Treasures 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 ArtB Gallery

Group exhibition 2017, 2019 Bright Street Gallery

Group exhibition 2018 Life Art Studio and School

112th Annual group exhibition 2018 Sasa 

113th Annual group exhibition 2019 Sasa (Best oil award) 

North Coast Artist annual exhibition 2021 - 2024 La Lucia Mall

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