Yolanda Prinsloo, an artist originally from Stellenbosch, South Africa, has lived in the Washington DC area for more than a decade. Her current studio is in Montgomery County, Maryland where she continues to teach, paint and exhibit.
Still Life With Kente Cloth VIII
Kente Cloth Series
Kente Cloth Series
Yolanda works most frequently in Oil and Watercolor. Her work is primarily realistic employing classical compostion and tromp l'oeil techniques.
- Floral Series
However, she frequently incorporates cultural icons including traditional textiles in her compositions, and her work, while remaining figurative and realistic, occasionally touches upon the symbolist.
In addition to her finished fine art, Yolanda paints murals, faux finish and tromp l'oeil as well as portraits on commission.
- Murals & Faux Finishes: Yolanda has long explored tromp l'oeil techniques as well as the reproduction of the subtle effects of complex textiles in her work. She has more recently found a natural extension of these interests in creating murals, decorative and faux finish interiors for clients. Learn More | Gallery
- Portraits: Early in her formal training Yolanda was fortunate to study the under Paul Emsley, the recent winner of BP Portrait Prize held at the National Portrait Gallery in London. In 1998 Yolanda was commissioned to paint the portrait of President Nelson Mandela for South Africa's Washington, DC Embassy. Learn More | Gallery