When I first came to Graaff-Reinet on holiday in 2024, I was captivated by the way the light and shadow danced across the Karoo landscape, especially on the Spandau Kop mountain. The sheer vastness of the space and the unique Karoo light were mesmerizing. I only had a few days, but I managed to capture a sliver of that magic in two small original Karoo landscape paintings. It wasn’t long before I felt the pull to return, drawn by that enchanting light play on the mountains and a familiar feeling, reminiscent of my childhood home in Windhoek, another mountain town.

View from my window, Adendorp - original oil painting by Tracy Algar

Within a few months, I’d packed up my life in the Overberg and moved to the village of Adendorp, right outside Graaff-Reinet, with a stunning, direct view of Spandau Kop. Now, I spend my days immersed in this incredible landscape, creating authentic Karoo art. I’m glad to share my passion through my Karoo paintings for sale, hoping to bring the serene beauty of this region into your homes. If you’re looking for original artwork inspired by Graaff-Reinet, or specifically Spandau Kop paintings and Karoo landscape art, please explore my collection.

Leeb Street, Adendorp - original oil painting by Tracy Algar
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