​Proteas usually flower during spring time and are used for ornamental practices as cut flowers and for decoration. Protea cynaroides (above), the king protea, is South Africa’s national flower, symbolizing change and transformation..

Proteas attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. Many species were introduced to Europe in the 18th century, enjoying a unique popularity at the time amongst botanists.
The genus Protea was named in 1735 by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his form at will because they have such a wide variety of forms. 

Most proteas occur south of the Limpopo River. However, 92% of the species occurs only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora are thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.

​All my works are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on stretched canvas.
Visit the online gallery here to view my available work.
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It's the first day of spring, so to celebrate, I'm offering a special 3 for 2 offer on my ever-popular A5 prints on canvas for the month of September.

The prints measure 148 x 210mm and are presented on canvas which has been stretched onto a spruce frame.
​They are priced at R250 each and are ready to hang.

The botanical images come with either a black or a white background. Below are some examples.
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All prices exclude delivery and are non-vatable. View the full canvas print price list here.

​Place your order
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Spring has made a welcome return to the Western Cape. The winter rains have done their work and now the sun shines down on the land. Swathes of spring flowers carpet the landscape and the warm wind blows away the winter cobwebs. Suddenly everything is alive and brimming with expectation.
Our spring flower season lasts about 6 weeks. Here are some of the best places to see the flowers.

Here are my two other original scratchboard works which have been selected for the SASA Annual Merit Exhibition which opens at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens on 30th September and runs until 10th October.

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Isn't he magnificent? I'm so pleased with the way this one turned out.

​This is one of my three entries to the prestigious South African Society of Artists' (SASA) Annual Merit Exhibition which will be held in Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town. A very special place. All three works were accepted. I'll be sharing the other two with you next week. The exhibition opens at the end of September.

​Don't you just feel he has a story to tell?

I've just signed up for the Fine Art America Billboard Contest! This is rather a novel online art competition. The prize at stake is for five lucky artists to have their work featured on billboards throughout Los Angeles. Wouldn't that be exciting!

Here are my three entries. Would you like to help me get to the next round by voting for me? The link to vote on the Fine Art America website is below each image. Wish me luck!

Click to vote for Four Peppers here
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Click to vote for Leopard here
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Click to vote for Cnr Chiappini Street & Wale Street here

And please feel free to share the links!

Rhinos have existed on Earth for over 50 million years and once roamed through North America and Europe as well as Asia and Africa. Of the three species that remain today, three are critically endangered. The White Rhino is the largest species of Rhina and South Africa is home to over 80% of the Rhino population today.
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Click on the link to see the story of how five Eastern black rhinos have been returned to Africa.​

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​​All images are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on stretched canvas. Click here for prices.

For more information or to enquire about custom images, such as extra-large size wall art, please contact me:
by phone on +27 79 247 7532
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Other prints and a range of lifestyle products are available from Fine Art America - worldwide shipping available.

The Cape Buffalo, one of South Africa's 'Big Five'. The most dangerous of all, even the lion and the leopard, the rhino and the elephant. All four of them will give a warning before attacking. The Cape Buffalo 'attacks first and asks questions afterwards!' Click on the link for some fascinating Big Five Facts

​Browse the GALLERY for all my available work.
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For more information or to enquire about custom images, such as extra-large size wall art, please contact me:
by phone on +27 79 247 7532
by email to gutmansolly@gmail.com
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On Thursday 18 July 2019, Nelson Mandela would have been 101 years old. The legacy he leaves is huge, not only here in South Africa, but across the world.

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. 
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It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy; it is a global movement to honour his life’s work and to change the world for the better.

He's a beauty, isn't he?​ Large size prints are perfect for making a big statement and providing a focus for any room in the house.

Canvas prints of my collection of animals are available in a range of sizes up to A0 (1189mm x 841mm).  They come ready to hang, stretched on a spruce frame. All you need is a nail to transform your living space!

Click here for prices (RSA only). For quotations for overseas delivery: email to gutmansolly@gmail.com
​Also available from Fine Art America.

Browse the GALLERY for all my available work.
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For more information or to enquire about custom images, such as extra-large size wall art, please contact me:
by phone on +27 79 247 7532
by email to gutmansolly@gmail.com
or inbox me on facebook: Solly Gutman Scratchboard Art