Using a 5cm paintbrush and a palette knife, Noble, a teacher at Denneoord Primary School, demonstrated his passion for promoting the arts at his sixth annual exhibition. The exhibition and demonstration, which has been extended to Friday 22 August, has a special message.
"I am only using black and white for my landscapes with one object, a tree, a house or a donkey cart, in colour. I am trying to portray that life may seem simple, but somewhere there is always some colour. I am challenging the youth to come forward to express their talents so that they will stand out from the crowd and be noticed."
Noble interacted with his audience by explaining how to paint grass and leaves using a paintbrush that most would think is completely inappropriate for the task. This allows him the space to talk about life's challenges by aptly demonstrating that where there is a will, there is a way. "You must think positively. Before it gets on to canvas, the picture is in my mind. If the mind is right, the painting will work and your dreams will become a reality sooner than you can ever imagine possible."
If you can hold a brush you can paint. Is life just black and white? Noble's answer is a resounding no. The colour comes from the heart or the brain; life is not simple.
Visit the interactive experience every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between 15:00 and 16:00 in the foyer of the George Library until 22 August.
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Anthony adds colour with the palette knife.
The details in the trees and grass are added with a paintbrush.
ARTICLE: MYRON RABINOWITZ, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST
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