Hex River Valley
“Above, the blue, blue sky: and far below, the falling stream drifts through the orchards with a flash of green. […]
“Above, the blue, blue sky: and far below, the falling stream drifts through the orchards with a flash of green. […]
Pietie loved painting water. For other paintings featuring seas and rivers, see HERE.
The toweringly, majestic Hex River mountains provide the stern backdrop for fields caught in splashes of picturesque greens, yellows and
Pietie’s especial fondness for vibrant tones comes through in this landscape of varied shades.
The Breede River Valley inspired many of Pietie’s paintings. Vineyard-adorned mountains and valleys fill with the most amazing shades as
Lavender is for lovers true, Which evermore be faine; Desiring always for to have Some pleasure for their paine: And
“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint you can on it.” Danny Kaye