Many thanks to Glencairn artist Yvonne Ankerman who, once again, provided a fascinating and entertaining evening as she recounted her last work trip in the northern hemisphere.
Fish Hoek Art Society members and friends - some 18 in all - braved the sudden onslaught of wintery weather (not to mention a dousing from the much awaited rain) to hear how she is now also employed on the expeditions north of Scotland, through Norway and right up to Trømso and beyond in the Arctic Circle.
Yvonne, you may remember, joined this company specialising in intrepid expeditions a couple of years ago and, over two seasons, has travelled for some months in the Antarctic.
The expedition ship - a sturdy vessel that attract a fairly elite clientele - repositions for the European summer and once again Yvonne has found a position on this specialised cruise ship.
Part time lecturer, part time artist, part time boat captain and full time participant, Yvonne's love for this work is evident despite the long work hours, cramped quarters (and lack of internet!).
Her skills in so many fields have been honed over the years she has been taking part in these chilly trips, and apart from the opportunity to see many off the beaten track places, she is able to draw and paint some fascinating subjects.
After a few glitches in setting up the projection at our monthly meeting, her visual presentation got underway and it was most interesting for many of us in the Cape just don't know or have never experienced such conditions. Yvonne is an excellent speaker and her visual content is fascinating.
The scenery and wildlife that the cruise clients get to see varies from trip to trip - part of the excitement for Yvonne - as the itinerary also modifies.
She brought some of her sketches with her and we were able to admire the works of this talented artist. She seems to have mastered the art of working at speed under sometimes less than perfect conditions.
Thank you Yvonne, and thanks to Rob for his photos.
Fish Hoek Art Society members and friends - some 18 in all - braved the sudden onslaught of wintery weather (not to mention a dousing from the much awaited rain) to hear how she is now also employed on the expeditions north of Scotland, through Norway and right up to Trømso and beyond in the Arctic Circle.
Yvonne, you may remember, joined this company specialising in intrepid expeditions a couple of years ago and, over two seasons, has travelled for some months in the Antarctic.
The expedition ship - a sturdy vessel that attract a fairly elite clientele - repositions for the European summer and once again Yvonne has found a position on this specialised cruise ship.
Part time lecturer, part time artist, part time boat captain and full time participant, Yvonne's love for this work is evident despite the long work hours, cramped quarters (and lack of internet!).
Her skills in so many fields have been honed over the years she has been taking part in these chilly trips, and apart from the opportunity to see many off the beaten track places, she is able to draw and paint some fascinating subjects.
After a few glitches in setting up the projection at our monthly meeting, her visual presentation got underway and it was most interesting for many of us in the Cape just don't know or have never experienced such conditions. Yvonne is an excellent speaker and her visual content is fascinating.
The scenery and wildlife that the cruise clients get to see varies from trip to trip - part of the excitement for Yvonne - as the itinerary also modifies.
She brought some of her sketches with her and we were able to admire the works of this talented artist. She seems to have mastered the art of working at speed under sometimes less than perfect conditions.
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