https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-search-for-happiness-you-never-have-to-know-what-to-do-with-your-life 2022-10-06T07:57:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/South_African_Watercolour_Artist_Wild_Dogs_0001.jpg?v=1555437574 The Search for Happiness: You never have to know what to do with your life https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-myhappycrafts 2022-10-06T07:55:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/ToiletRollBox.jpg?v=1555682457 Nurturing creativity through #MyHappyCrafts https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/launch-a-battle-with-a-bateleur 2025-07-15T11:44:54+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Launch_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1752572694 Launch: A Battle with a Bateleur https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/an-assault-on-the-senses-my-first-exhibition 2022-08-16T11:50:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/South_African_Wildlife_Art_Elephants_0001.jpg?v=1555687593 An assault on the senses: My first exhibition https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/myhappycrafts-giraffe-bookmark 2022-10-06T07:54:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/MyHappyCrafts_GiraffeBookmark_016.jpg?v=1556530680 #MyHappyCrafts: Giraffe Bookmark https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-not-so-gentle-giant 2022-10-06T07:53:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Gentle_Giant_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1558970406 The not-so-gentle giant https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/myhappycrafts-the-dad-pack 2022-10-06T07:52:52+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/diy_gift_basket_for_men_fathers_day_0007.jpg?v=1559556374 #MyHappyCrafts: The Dad Pack https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/myhappycrafts-dads-awesome-coupon-book 2022-10-06T07:53:21+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/diy_coupon_book_gift_ideas_for_men_0012.jpg?v=1559474003 #MyHappyCrafts: Dad's Awesome Coupon Book https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/myhappycrafts-diy-terra-cotta-coasters 2022-10-06T07:52:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/diy_coasters_wall_art_0001.jpg?v=1559558944 #MyHappyCrafts: Rustic Terra Cotta Photo Coasters/Wall Art https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/finding-your-why 2022-10-06T07:51:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/WHY_2.jpg?v=1561218936 The way back to your WHY https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-is-for-aardvark 2024-08-01T09:12:23+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/south_african_animal_alphabet_baby_nursery_decor__00011.jpg?v=1561821336 A is for Aardvark https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/keep-shining-beautiful-one 2022-10-06T07:51:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/sunflower_inspirational_quote_for_women_0004.jpg?v=1566827802 Letter to my eight-year-old self https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-serial-plant-killer 2022-10-06T07:59:23+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/topsy_turvy_echeveria.jpeg?v=1566834288 The Serial Plant-killer https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/dont-know-yet-i-told-you-so 2022-08-16T12:01:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/WhiteEyes_TheHappyStrugglingArtist_small_c4926e55-be4a-4ed3-806a-8a8a1ac4eea2.jpg?v=1570021376 I told you so! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-truth-about-social-media-marketing-nobody-cares 2022-10-06T07:50:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/THSA_Square_Social_Media.jpg?v=1573631223 The truth about social media marketing: Nobody cares... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-year-of-no 2022-10-06T07:59:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/new_years_resolution_the_year_of_NO.jpg?v=1577705945 The year of NO! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/is-that-your-best-price 2025-07-15T11:36:22+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Best_Price-01.jpg?v=1752572182 Is that your best price? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/n-is-for-nyala 2020-01-04T13:05:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/N_is_for_Nyala_SA_Animal_Alphabet_04.jpg?v=1578135246 N is for Nyala https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-little-explorer 2022-10-06T07:58:41+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Little_Explorer_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1579602449 The Little Explorer https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/m-is-for-meerkat 2022-10-06T07:58:23+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/animal_alphabet_work_in_progress_cat_on_lap_0004.jpg?v=1582633977 M is for Meerkat https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/splash-lady-lion-taking-a-leap 2022-10-06T07:49:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Splash_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_b153aa10-d488-45be-ba67-aaa1295a502e.jpg?v=1585298794 "Splash!": Lady lion taking a leap https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/earth-does-not-belong-to-man 2022-10-06T07:49:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20170919181557.jpg?v=1587739658 Earth does not belong to man... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/lookout-celebratingsmallvictoriesduringlockdown 2022-10-06T07:48:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Lookout_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1587808924 "Lookout": Celebrating small victories during lockdown https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spot-the-difference-biking-bokkie 2022-10-06T07:48:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Spot_the_Difference_Ft_Img.jpg?v=1588686832 Spot the Difference: Biking Bokkie https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spot-the-difference-sea-cow-jumped-over-the-moon 2022-10-06T07:47:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Sea_Cow_Ft_Img.jpg?v=1589538792 Spot the Difference: Sea Cow Jumped Over the Moon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/colour-me-happy-biking-bokkie-sea-cow-jumped-over-the-moon 2022-10-06T07:48:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Colouring_Pages_for_Adults.jpg?v=1589882437 Colour me happy: Biking Bokkie & Sea Cow Jumped Over the Moon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spot-the-difference-hare-salon 2022-10-06T07:47:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Ft_Img_Horizontal.jpg?v=1591805243 Spot the Difference: Hare Salon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sweets-for-my-sweet 2025-07-15T11:37:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20200623_150720_be8f01d4-e425-48d6-a712-85c00bedf23d.jpg?v=1752572276 "Sweets for my Sweet" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/colour-me-happy-hare-salon 2022-08-16T12:18:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Product_Pic_Happy_Colouring_Hare_Salon_ADVANCED.jpg?v=1593350613 Colour me happy: Hare Salon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/what-is-a-fine-art-print 2024-09-03T08:03:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/fine_art_wildlife_prints_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1593354802 What is a "fine art print"? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/dear-woman-a-letter-to-to-everyone 2022-10-06T07:46:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Protea_bw_IG_square.jpg?v=1595946737 Dear Woman: A letter to to everyone https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-wooden-animal-masks 2022-08-16T12:23:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/hand_made_african_animal_masks_0004.jpg?v=1598535968 Introducing: Wooden Animal Masks https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-the-twin-personalised-animal-alphabet-poster 2022-08-16T12:25:51+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Why_have_just_one.jpg?v=1598711434 Introducing the Twin Personalised Animal Alphabet Poster https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/beauty-the-tale-of-the-murderous-ground-hornbill-husband 2022-10-06T07:45:52+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Beauty_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_0012.jpg?v=1601291363 "Beauty": The tale of the murderous Ground Hornbill husband https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/why-downloadable-digital-art 2022-10-06T07:45:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/banana_pop_art_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1601466632 No bananas here: Why downloadable art is the future https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-ugly-duckling-where-it-all-started 2022-10-06T07:58:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/where_it_all_started_the_happy_struggling_artist_010.jpg?v=1603982733 The ugly duckling: Where it all started https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/south-africas-favourite-garden-birds 2022-10-06T07:45:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Southern_Double-collared_Sunbird_Dionne_Miles.jpg?v=1604047760 South Africa's favourite garden birds https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/ive-been-framed 2025-07-15T11:35:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pallet_wood_frames_cape_town_the_modest_toolbox_0002.jpg?v=1752572129 I've been framed! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/paint-november-black 2022-08-16T12:34:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Paint_Nov_Black.jpg?v=1604061015 Paint November BLACK https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/downloadable-wall-art-sas-favourite-garden-birds 2022-08-16T12:36:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/downloadable_bird_wall_art_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1605791209 Downloadable wall art: SA's favourite garden birds https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2020-in-review-gatvol-but-grateful 2022-10-06T07:43:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/2020_dung_beetle.jpg?v=1606388431 2020 in review: Gatvol, but grateful https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/cant-lock-down-love-hand-painted-succulent-wedding-name-board 2022-08-16T12:39:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20200805_154001.jpg?v=1606381278 Can't lock down love: Hand-painted succulent wedding name board https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2021-the-year-of-the-phoenix 2022-10-06T07:43:08+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Rise_Agapanthus.jpg?v=1607675475 2021: The year of the Phoenix https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/positive-affirmation-box-what-do-you-need-today 2022-08-16T12:42:21+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Positive_Affirmation_Note_Box_flowers_03.jpg?v=1611665589 Positive Affirmation Box: What do YOU need today? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-love-for-reading-and-wildlife-the-sa-animal-alphabet-teachers-pack 2022-08-16T12:43:30+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Teacherspack_SA_Animal_Alphabet.jpg?v=1607771287 A love for reading and wildlife: The SA Animal Alphabet Teacher's Pack. https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/my-best-worst-selfies-of-2020 2025-07-15T11:50:06+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20200729_161224.jpg?v=1752573006 My best worst selfies of 2020 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/newsletter-gymnastics 2022-10-06T07:41:59+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/newsletter_gymnastics.jpg?v=1611579692 Mental gymnastics https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-self-doubts-of-an-almost-artist 2025-07-15T11:39:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/details_thehappystrugglingartist_0016.jpg?v=1752572377 The self-doubts of an almost-artist https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/jumping-to-conclusions 2022-10-06T07:40:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Jump_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1613204794 Jumping to conclusions https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/hand-painted-succulent-wreath-serving-tray 2022-08-16T12:48:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/hand_made_wooden_succulent_wreath_tray_0020.jpg?v=1614235772 Stressed out but GORGEOUS: Hand-painted succulent wreath serving tray https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/expectation 2022-08-16T12:50:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Expectation_Kingfisher_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1614241736 "Expectation" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spot-the-difference-jakkals-trou-met-wolf-se-vrou 2022-08-16T12:50:18+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Ft_Img_Vertical.jpg?v=1614266548 Spot the Difference: Jakkals trou met "Wolf" se vrou https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/monkeys-jackals-and-wolves-all-getting-married-in-the-sunshower 2022-10-06T07:38:54+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Happy_Colouring_Jakkals_ADVANCED.jpg?v=1614268021 Monkeys, jackals and wolves, all getting married in the sunshower https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/give-mr-hyde-some-cake 2022-10-06T07:57:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Lets_celebrate_FB.jpg?v=1617109791 A moment to celebrate: Give Mr Hyde some cake https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-proudly-south-african-greeting-cards 2022-08-16T12:53:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20210330_091756.jpg?v=1617186204 Introducing: Proudly South African greeting cards https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/not-so-creepy-creepy-crawlies 2022-08-16T13:52:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20210427_144924.jpg?v=1619593138 Not-so-creepy creepy crawlies https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/in-the-news-interview-with-the-helderberg-gazette 2022-08-16T13:53:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/article_and_cover.jpg?v=1619614753 In the news: Interview with the Helderberg Gazette https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-two-thousand-dollar-morning-routine 2022-10-06T07:37:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/mornings_suck.jpg?v=1619622205 The two thousand dollar morning routine https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/xyz-now-i-know-my-alphabet 2022-08-16T13:54:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/SA_Animal_Alphabet_X.jpg?v=1619705992 XYZ, now I know my alphabet! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/positive-thoughts-for-super-dad 2022-10-06T07:36:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/positive_affirmation_note_box_gifts_for_men_0007.jpg?v=1620829506 Positive thoughts for Super Dad https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-incidental-lions-a-comical-sequence-of-events 2022-10-06T07:35:22+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/YS_Lions_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1624364687 The INCIDENTAL lions: A comical sequence of events https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-creative-solution-for-two-double-barrel-names 2022-08-16T13:59:41+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/double_barrel_baby_names_personalised_wall_art_gift_0001.jpg?v=1624376879 A creative solution for two double-barrel names https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/pen-and-watercolour-curly-animals 2022-08-16T14:00:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Curly_Leopard_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1627369021 Pen and watercolour "Curly Animals" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/mothers-pride-awesome-time-lapse-of-watercolour-lion-family 2022-08-16T14:01:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/lioness_and_cubs_watercolour_time_lapse.jpg?v=1627376874 "Mother's Pride": Awesome time-lapse of watercolour lion family https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/on-sale-wooden-animal-masks 2022-08-16T14:03:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Wooden_Animal_Masks_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1627481356 ON SALE: Wooden animal masks https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/fighting-for-the-underdog-raffle-for-the-helderberg-animal-welfare-society 2022-08-16T14:04:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/521981_547138215335034_966775823_n.jpg?v=1630067582 Fighting for the Underdog: Raffle for the Helderberg Animal Welfare Society https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/magical-kalahari-a-long-overdue-journey 2023-10-09T19:11:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/kgalagadi_highlights_feat_0036.jpg?v=1630147830 Magical Kalahari: A long-overdue journey https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/say-aloe-to-my-little-friend-vibrant 2022-08-16T14:06:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Vibrant_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1632733614 Say aloe to my little friend, "Vibrant" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/honourable-accolades 2022-10-06T07:32:26+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20210728_090341.jpg?v=1632749252 Honourable accolades! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/thank-you-for-supporting-the-helderberg-animal-welfare-society 2022-08-16T14:11:06+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/helderberg_animal_welfare_cattery_0001.jpg?v=1632822329 THANK YOU for supporting the Helderberg Animal Welfare Society! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/vibrant-time-lapse-a-barbet-in-super-speed 2022-10-06T07:31:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/barbet_and_aloe_flower_watercolour_time_lapse.jpg?v=1634714393 "Vibrant" time lapse: A barbet in super speed! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/giving-back-is-the-new-black 2022-08-16T14:14:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/giving_back_new_black.jpg?v=1635424585 Giving back is the new black https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/hand-painted-baby-name-hello-andre 2022-08-16T14:15:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/original_baby_name_illustration_the_happy_struggling_artist_0015.jpg?v=1635430456 Hand-painted baby name: Hello André! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/functional-art-a-hand-painted-serving-tray 2022-08-16T14:18:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/hand_painted_wooden_tray_with_flowering_aloe_and_sunbird_0005.jpg?v=1635434837 Functional art: A hand-painted serving tray https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/find-me-in-white-river 2022-08-16T14:18:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/reflections_of_africa_art_gallery.jpg?v=1635524188 Find me in White River! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/i-am-ready 2022-10-06T07:30:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/practicing_mindfulness_and_gratitude__0001.jpg?v=1638209625 I am ready https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/12-things-that-i-am-grateful-for 2022-10-06T07:29:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/gratitude_practice_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1638190775 12 Things that I am grateful for https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-succulent-clearance-sale-save-50 2022-08-16T14:25:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_succulents_on_pallet_wood_007.jpg?v=1637597281 A succulent clearance sale - save 50%!!! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/an-artist-shaped-by-teachers 2022-10-06T07:28:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/gratitude_practice_the_happy_struggling_artist_0014.jpg?v=1638189738 An artist shaped by teachers https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/last-minute-gifting-with-style 2022-10-06T07:27:55+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/greeting_cards_birds_3pack_01.jpg?v=1638197226 Last minute gifting... with style! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/welcome-to-our-maniacal-home 2022-10-06T07:27:28+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Working_from_home_Entrepreneur_life.jpg?v=1643293089 Welcome to our (maniacal) home! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/unleash-2022 2022-11-30T14:36:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Unleash.jpg?v=1641186633 UNLEASH 2022! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/my-best-worst-selfies-of-2021 2022-10-06T07:57:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/best_worst_selfies_of_2021_0012.jpg?v=1641117170 My best worst selfies of 2021 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/bored 2022-08-16T14:38:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Product_Pic_Happy_Colouring_Springbok.jpg?v=1641183394 Bored...? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/karl-a-long-awaited-original-baby-name 2022-10-06T07:24:53+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/original_lions_baby_name_illustration_the_happy_struggling_artist_0007.jpg?v=1642771643 Karl: A long-awaited original baby name https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-end-of-an-era-saying-goodbye-to-my-hand-painted-succulents-on-pallet-wood 2022-10-06T07:24:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Hand-painted_succulents_on_pallet_wood_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1643292253 The end of an era: Saying goodbye to my hand-painted succulents on pallet wood https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-creation-of-andre-in-time-lapse 2022-08-16T14:42:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/wildlife_baby_name_watercolour_illustration_time_lapse.jpg?v=1643370538 The creation of André in time lapse! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/small-but-vital-insect-greeting-cards 2022-08-16T14:42:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/insect_greeting_cards_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1644904593 Small but vital: Insect greeting cards https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/little-lions-in-time-lapse 2022-08-16T14:41:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/whimsical_baby_name_illustration_with_lions_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1644918933 Little lions in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/stand-with-ukraine-a-letter-to-south-africa 2022-03-13T13:51:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/UkraineSouthAfrica_square_7dd9c6cf-14e3-4530-9571-c82add1c0572.jpg?v=1647172292 Stand with Ukraine: A letter to South Africa love ukraine south africa sunflower protea illustration https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-penguins-say-thank-you 2022-03-22T16:25:59+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/thank_you.jpg?v=1647959159 The penguins say THANK YOU! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/save-10-10-to-save-ukraine 2022-03-22T16:56:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/ukraine_Kostiantyn_Stupak_from_Pexels_0001.jpg?v=1647960790 Save 10%, 10% to save Ukraine https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/just-this-one-thing-a-motto-for-trying-times 2022-03-22T17:29:16+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/positive_affirmation_by_the_happy_struggling_artist.jpg?v=1647961912 Just this one thing: A motto for trying times https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-love-for-reading-and-wildlife 2022-08-16T14:45:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/SA_Animal_Alphabet_Educational_Gift.jpg?v=1649065932 A love for reading and wildlife https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/celebrating-my-5th-birthday-ukrainian-style 2022-07-27T10:41:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20220425_171928.jpg?v=1650902617 Celebrating my 5th birthday, Ukrainian style! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/reading-corners-at-fisantekraal-primary 2022-08-16T14:45:57+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Fisantekraal_Primary_Reading_Corners_One_Percent_Movement_0026.jpg?v=1659429668 Reading corners at Fisantekraal Primary https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/artisan-market-day-knittathon-mes 2022-05-02T09:17:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Artisan_Market_Day_A3_Poster.jpg?v=1651147272 Artisan Market Day & Knittathon @ MES https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-creation-of-a-blushing-bride-flower-illustration 2022-10-06T07:21:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/blushing_bride_time_lapse.jpg?v=1651477363 The creation of a Blushing Bride flower illustration https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/beautiful-wall-art-that-doesnt-break-the-bank 2022-08-16T14:47:10+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/SA_Birds_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1651479181 Beautiful wall art that doesn't break the bank https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/pen-and-watercolour-sunflower-in-aid-of-ukraine 2022-08-16T14:47:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20220418_144524.jpg?v=1652458610 Pen and watercolour sunflower in aid of Ukraine https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/awake-a-pearl-spotted-owlet-in-watercolour 2022-08-16T14:47:52+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Awake_Owl_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1652522436 "Awake", a Pearl-spotted Owlet in watercolour https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/camping-in-colourful-kruger 2022-08-16T14:48:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/kruger_camping_the_happy_struggling_artist_036.jpg?v=1656942371 Camping in colourful Kruger https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/written-in-the-branches-of-a-baobab 2022-08-16T14:49:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/original_baobab_painting_the_happy_struggling_artist_0014.jpg?v=1657022537 Written in the branches of a baobab https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/positive-affirmation-of-the-month-lean-into-the-happy 2022-10-06T07:19:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20220803_134755.jpg?v=1659603120 Positive Affirmation of the month: Lean into the HAPPY https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/help-me-choose-my-next-wildlife-painting-and-win 2022-08-30T12:01:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/wildlife_paintings_by_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_0001.jpg?v=1661780496 Help me choose my next wildlife painting... and WIN! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/name-birdie-the-pygmy-falcon-and-win 2022-08-30T12:02:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pygmy_falcon_watercolour_painting_0006.jpg?v=1661851834 Name "Birdie" the Pygmy Falcon and WIN! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/positive-affirmation-of-the-month-its-ok-not-to-be-ok 2022-10-06T07:18:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Positive_Affirmation_Charlie_Mackesy.jpg?v=1661853579 Positive Affirmation of the month: It's ok not to be ok https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/a-lesson-in-self-care-the-extra-eight-hours-in-your-day 2022-10-06T07:17:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Positive_Affirmation_Staying_Present.jpg?v=1664888246 A lesson in self-care: The EXTRA eight hours in your day https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-small-packages-the-dynamite-pygmy-falcon 2022-10-04T13:01:10+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pygmy_falcon_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1664879201 Introducing "Small Packages", the dynamite Pygmy Falcon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/next-on-the-easel 2022-10-04T13:00:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/african_wild_cat_kruger_the_happy_struggling_artist_0002.jpg?v=1664873749 Next on the easel... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/new-wooden-zebra-mask 2022-10-04T16:47:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/bespoke_wooden_zebra_masks_the_happy_struggling_artist.jpg?v=1664889369 NEW wooden zebra mask! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/new-brightly-coloured-birdies-on-pallet-wood 2022-10-06T07:15:51+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20221002_110505.jpg?v=1664972925 NEW! Brightly coloured birdies on pallet wood https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/black-friday-with-a-twist-lets-save-the-african-penguin 2022-11-02T07:48:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/betty_s_bay_penguins_0001.jpg?v=1667367951 Black Friday with a twist: Let's save the African Penguin! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/new-whimsical-range-of-greeting-cards 2022-11-02T14:51:53+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/whimsical_south_african_greeting_cards_the_happy_struggling_artist_0009.jpg?v=1667389974 New whimsical range of greeting cards https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spier-craft-art-market-reopens-for-business 2022-11-02T14:48:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/spier_craft_art_market_cape_town_0003.jpg?v=1667393283 Spier Craft Art Market reopens for business! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/thank-you-for-helping-the-penguins 2022-12-01T07:45:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/thank_you_75fed13d-ad99-4753-9cca-a49e9c2954bd.jpg?v=1669809187 Thank you for helping the penguins! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2022-in-review-un-ing-as-indiana-jones 2022-12-02T09:49:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Screenshot_2022-12-02_at_09.20.49.png?v=1669965786 2022 in review: UN-ing like Indiana Jones https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/positive-affirmation-for-rest 2022-11-30T16:42:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Positive_Affirmation_REST_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.jpg?v=1669818957 Positive Affirmation for REST https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/my-best-worst-selfies-of-2022 2023-02-02T10:35:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/best_worst_selfies_2022_the_happy_struggling_artist_0010.jpg?v=1669967226 My best worst selfies of 2022 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/just-wait 2022-12-31T15:01:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/positive_affirmation_by_the_happy_struggling_artist_003.jpg?v=1672491706 Just wait... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/word-of-the-year-2023-rethink 2023-02-02T10:40:59+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/RETHINK.jpg?v=1675326793 Word of the year 2023: Rethink https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/pushing-through-the-ugly-phase 2023-02-01T13:23:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230124_145420.jpg?v=1675246263 Pushing through the Ugly Phase https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/an-affirmation-for-the-month-of-love 2023-02-02T10:23:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230202_091619.jpg?v=1675326039 An affirmation for the month of love https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/find-me-on-tiktok 2023-02-20T10:30:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Creative_Process_H_Cover.jpg?v=1675324932 Find me on TikTok! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/name-kitty-and-win 2023-03-01T13:42:52+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/painting_an_african_wildcat_in_watercolour_the_happy_struggling_artist_0010.jpg?v=1677650720 Name "Kitty" and WIN! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/call-for-reference-photos-of-the-little-guy 2023-03-02T09:42:41+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Padkos_Dung_Beetle_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist-C.jpg?v=1677673781 Call for reference photos of "The Little Guy" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/one-year-later-sunflower-lucky-draw-in-aid-of-ukraine 2023-03-02T08:45:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/sunflower_for_ukraine_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1677737296 One year later: Sunflower lucky draw in aid of Ukraine sunflower for the ukraine by the happy struggling artist 002 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/why-wait 2023-03-02T08:48:07+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230302_082335.jpg?v=1677739481 Why wait? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-happy-struggling-artist-turns-six 2023-04-19T08:14:39+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/skipping_the_happy_struggling_artist_0001.jpg?v=1680603798 The Happy Struggling Artist turns six! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing 2023-04-05T17:48:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230214_132624.jpg?v=1680605186 Introducing... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/response-to-my-internet-troll-the-sunflower-raffle-will-go-on 2023-04-12T18:06:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Sunflower_Troll_02.jpg?v=1680706714 Response to my internet troll: the sunflower raffle will go on! internet troll against sunflower raffle for ukraine 03 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/as-cute-as-a-fox 2023-05-01T14:38:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230406_123921.jpg?v=1682944221 As cute as a fox realistic watercolour painting of cape foxes_001 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/an-affirmation-for-the-trolls-in-your-life 2023-04-06T08:35:38+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230406_082235.jpg?v=1680762926 An affirmation for the trolls in your life https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sunflower-raffle-for-ukraine-a-success 2023-05-02T12:04:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Thank_you_banner.jpg?v=1683021871 Sunflower raffle for Ukraine a SUCCESS! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/who-needs-a-knight 2023-05-02T13:57:58+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20220316_083537.jpg?v=1682951084 Who needs a knight? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/coming-soon-wildlife-calendar-2024 2023-05-30T12:07:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Small_Packages_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_01.jpg?v=1683028042 COMING SOON: Wildlife calendar 2024 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-nit-picking-in-time-lapse 2023-05-30T15:01:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/cape_foxes_watercolour_painting_time_lapse.jpg?v=1685449384 Introducing: "Nit-picking" in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-almost-home 2023-05-30T15:40:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/watercolour_aardvark_by_the_happy_struggling_artist_0009.jpg?v=1685453966 Introducing: "Almost Home" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/prioritise-your-heart-over-your-fear 2023-05-31T13:41:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230531_124918.jpg?v=1685532284 Prioritise your heart over your fear https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/balancing-on-the-doggys-derriere-looking-towards-the-second-half-of-2023 2023-07-01T16:00:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/collection_of_little_guys_0001.jpg?v=1686664743 Balancing on the doggy's derriere: Looking towards the second half of 2023 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/high-five-youre-doing-great 2023-06-14T17:29:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230614_131254.jpg?v=1686744522 HIGH FIVE - You're doing great! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/almost-home-in-mock-impressive-time-lapse 2023-06-14T17:30:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/aardvark_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1686744856 "Almost Home" in mock-impressive time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/pop-up-exhibition-3-august-2023 2023-08-02T12:07:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Pop_up_art_exhibition.jpg?v=1690970360 POP-UP EXHIBITION: 3 AUGUST 2023 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/manifesting-an-aardvark 2023-08-02T11:47:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230625_091522.jpg?v=1690969459 Manifesting an Aardvark https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-nosy 2023-08-02T12:38:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230524_152215.jpg?v=1690971620 Introducing: "Nosy" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-mad-hunt-for-a-chameleon 2023-08-02T14:22:13+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/cape_chameleon_by_tania_diekmann_0001.jpg?v=1690978933 The mad hunt for a chameleon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/nosy-the-elephant-shrew-in-time-lapse 2023-08-30T14:58:27+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/elephant_shrew_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1693400041 "Nosy" the Elephant Shrew in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/ribbon-winning-aardvark 2023-08-30T15:38:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/366335689_174434935654566_775681288599919813_n.jpg?v=1693402286 Ribbon-winning Aardvark!!! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/running-away-from-a-chameleon 2023-08-31T12:45:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/watercolour_chameleon_painting_the_happy_struggling_artist_0014.jpg?v=1693472268 Running away from a chameleon https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/review-of-the-body-lovin-series-pop-up-event 2023-09-04T10:28:15+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/body_lovin_series_pop_up_art_exhibition_0001.jpg?v=1693486572 Review of the Body Lovin' Series Pop-up Event https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-last-little-guy-in-progress 2023-09-04T10:05:54+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230815_132905.jpg?v=1693814754 The Last Little Guy in progress... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/suutjies-trap-in-time-lapse 2023-10-09T18:56:47+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/chameleon_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1696424118 "Suutjies Trap" in time lapse watercolour chameleon painting in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-bright-eyes-a-big-eyed-bushbaby 2023-10-04T16:29:19+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/watercolour_bushbaby_painting_by_the_happy_struggling_artist_0012.jpg?v=1696428958 A racy tale about a bushbaby... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/kamers-is-coming 2023-10-04T12:21:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20200601_124014.jpg?v=1696414755 Kamers is coming! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2024-calender-pre-sales-now-open 2023-10-05T14:49:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Screenshot_2023-10-05_at_12.28.34.png?v=1696503646 AN ANNUAL CALENDAR WITH A DIFFERENCE https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/for-the-downhill-stumble-towards-the-end-of-the-year 2023-10-05T10:16:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20231005_094953.jpg?v=1696492654 For the downhill stumble towards the end of the year... everything will be okay in the end affirmation https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/recovering-from-kamers 2023-11-06T13:23:12+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/kamers_market_the_happy_struggling_artist_0011.jpg?v=1699251867 Recovering from Kamers... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/not-just-another-calendar 2023-11-06T13:09:11+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/wildlife_calendar_by_the_happy_struggling_artist__0001.jpg?v=1699261768 Not just another calendar... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/bright-eyes-in-time-lapse 2023-12-04T10:59:22+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/bushbaby_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1696601551 “Bright Eyes” in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/giving-back-to-the-owls-this-black-november 2023-11-05T11:19:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/396723489_727525599417919_2527382643786082933_n.jpg?v=1699171122 Giving back to the owls this Black November https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/thank-you-hoo-hoo-for-helping-the-owls 2023-12-04T11:42:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/thank_you-hoo-hoo.jpg?v=1701682705 Thank you-hoo-hoo for helping the owls! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/ready-for-the-blooper-reel 2023-12-05T11:27:42+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Calendar_bloopers.jpg?v=1701685466 Ready for the blooper reel? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/almost-home-finally-makes-it-home 2023-12-04T15:27:58+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Almost_Home_Aardvark_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_01.jpg?v=1701696269 "Almost Home" finally makes it home... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/best-worst-selfies-of-2023 2024-01-17T11:05:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20230225_160817.jpg?v=1701772500 Best Worst Selfies of 2023 best worst selfies collection 2023 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/gone-fishing-final-word-for-2023 2023-12-05T11:47:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20231031_132719.jpg?v=1701769550 Gone fishing: Final word for 2023 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2024-word-of-the-year 2024-01-17T11:23:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/sreekumar-p-L2p3pK7p5BY-unsplash.jpg?v=1701785972 2024 Word of the Year https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/and-the-2025-calendar-theme-is 2024-01-17T12:46:33+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Albert_Froneman_Moorhen.jpg?v=1705486740 And the 2025 calendar theme is... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/whats-not-to-love-at-the-spier-craft-art-market 2024-01-30T15:19:46+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Spier_Craft_Art_Market_0003.jpg?v=1706609659 What's not to love at the Spier Craft Art Market?! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/frame-your-little-guys 2024-01-31T15:36:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240131_100635.jpg?v=1706708173 Frame your "little guys"! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/why-did-the-swamphen-cross-the-road 2024-01-30T15:16:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240126_093942.jpg?v=1706620504 Why did the Swamphen cross the road? https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/february-a-month-for-self-love-and-jumping-in 2024-02-01T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240131_135127.jpg?v=1706709083 February: A month for self-love and jumping in! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/see-you-at-kamers-makers 2024-02-27T16:24:14+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/WhatsApp_Image_2024-02-23_at_15.24.51.jpg?v=1709043820 See you at Kamers/Makers!!! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-dash-aka-the-chicken 2024-02-27T17:38:53+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/african_swamphen_watercolour_progress_0008.jpg?v=1709046616 Introducing: Dash! (aka "The Chicken") https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/when-it-rains-it-pours 2024-02-27T17:45:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pexels-engin-akyurt-1451040.jpg?v=1709048685 When it rains, it pours... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/kamers-makers-oct-in-review 2024-04-03T16:45:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/the_happy_struggling_artist_at_kamers_march_2024_0009.jpg?v=1712155303 Kamers/Makers (Oct) in review... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/mother-nature-is-calling 2024-04-03T23:34:54+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/african_fish_eagle_by_corinne_erasmus_0001.jpg?v=1712156649 Mother Nature is calling... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-happy-struggling-artist-turns-seven-in-april 2024-04-03T23:55:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20160813_175841_001.jpg?v=1712181268 The Happy Struggling Artist turns seven in April! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/dash-in-time-lapse 2024-04-04T09:23:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/african_swamphen_in_watercolor_time_lapse.jpg?v=1712215403 "Dash!" in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/next-on-the-easel-a-duelling-duo 2024-04-04T06:18:36+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/cape_sugarbirds_by_rozanne_fleet_0001.jpg?v=1712204270 Next on the easel: A duelling duo https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/boubou-eautiful-birdie-commission 2024-04-29T15:37:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/southern_boubou_artwork_wip_0008.jpg?v=1714383030 Boubou-eautiful birdie commission 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https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/even-fake-redwoods-need-a-break 2024-06-22T12:50:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pexels-mike-krejci-1368549-2645414.jpg?v=1719052093 Even (fake) Redwoods need a break https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sneak-peek-painting-a-woman-of-worth 2024-06-22T13:47:32+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240619_130723.jpg?v=1719056184 Sneak peek: Painting a Woman of Worth portrait of a woman by the happy struggling artist https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/next-on-the-easel-jovial-leopards 2024-06-22T13:47:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-04_at_16.41.58.png?v=1719056797 Next on the easel: Jovial leopards https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sexy-sugarbirds-in-swift-time-lapse 2024-06-22T14:21:20+02:00 weekly 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https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/my-sordid-past-with-nudie-portraits 2024-07-31T14:58:45+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Nudie_portraits_by_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist.png?v=1722430111 My sordid past with nudie portraits! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/rebecca-in-time-lapse 2024-09-04T15:53:25+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/rebecca_portrait_in_time_lapse.jpg?v=1725341478 "Rebecca" in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-frolic-the-playful-felines 2024-09-04T15:56:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/leopard_artwork_in_watercolour_the_happy_struggling_artist_0016.jpg?v=1725342870 Introducing "Frolic": The playful felines https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/q-a-with-wildlife-photographer-marietjie-froneman 2024-09-04T15:48:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-04_at_16.41.58_6920b8d9-2216-486f-bf4f-4669c50cf559.png?v=1725365450 Q & A with wildlife photographer, Marietjie Froneman leopards by marietjie froneman https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/last-of-the-range-blushing-bride-original 2024-09-04T16:12:44+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240904_145440.jpg?v=1725458993 Last of the range: Blushing Bride ORIGINAL framed blushing bride illustration https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/coming-full-circle-with-joy 2024-10-03T08:01:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/wild_dog_in_watercolour_001_0013.jpg?v=1727934774 Coming full-circle with "Joy!" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/whos-the-boss-a-lesson-for-adults 2024-10-03T07:35:26+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Who_s_the_boss.jpg?v=1727933707 Who's 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https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/off-to-the-kgalagadi-to-celebrate-10-years-of-marriage 2025-04-02T09:26:00+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20240324_103721.jpg?v=1743492105 Off to the Kgalagadi to celebrate 10 years of marriage! camping in the cederberg https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spill-the-paint-why-are-you-called-the-happy-struggling-artist 2025-05-01T11:51:17+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Why_The_Happy_Struggling_Artist_5b0ab34d-ce67-47b8-99f8-11298e9d9268.jpg?v=1746093077 Spill the paint: "Why are you called The Happy Struggling Artist?" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/putting-yourself-out-there 2025-05-01T09:39:43+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/leopard_artwork_in_watercolour_the_happy_struggling_artist_0021_2fa0b6a6-844e-4e25-ba4a-ea21ac7da01d.jpg?v=1746085183 Putting yourself out there... frolicking leopards in watercolour https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/shaking-off-the-kalahari-dust 2025-05-09T09:09:24+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Kgalagadi_Transfrontier_Park_April_2025_0011_d8eee9c2-947a-49ea-9d04-ea476d079ee6.jpg?v=1746774564 Shaking off the Kalahari dust... Kgalagadi April 2025 camping 082 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spill-the-paint-why-is-this-so-masculine-feminine 2025-06-03T17:53:48+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Man_enough_6b421d86-0710-470a-af93-3bf9215d6b4f.png?v=1748966028 Spill the Paint: "Why is this so masculine/feminine?" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/help-me-choo-hoo-hoo-hoose-an-owl-photo 2025-06-03T16:52:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Which_owl.png?v=1748962321 Help me choo-hoo-hoo-hoose an owl photo https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/on-the-easel-progress-on-white-bellied-sunbird 2025-06-05T09:57:59+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/White-bellied_sunbird_WIP_0002.jpg?v=1749110279 On the easel: Progress on White-bellied Sunbird white-bellied sunbird watercolour painting WIP 001 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/painting-a-white-cat-without-painting-it-white 2025-07-01T14:22:37+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/cat_portrait_watercolour_illustration_time_lapse_91710154-4b20-4f3f-b11c-bd2ae42b35db.jpg?v=1751372557 Painting a White Cat (Without Painting It White) https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-sweet-tooth-the-white-bellied-sunbird 2025-07-02T15:25:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/modern_sunbird_painting_in_watercolour_wip_0018-1_58010b45-5b84-4efd-9347-cdc1e99927fd.jpg?v=1751462729 Introducing: "Sweet Tooth", the White-bellied Sunbird sunbird watercolour painting 018 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/farewell-to-the-spier-craft-art-market 2025-08-05T18:17:40+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/farewell_spier_craft_art_market_0001_218df578-f7ee-4c5b-b002-8052f4e8afc5.jpg?v=1754410660 Farewell to the Spier Craft Art Market farewell spier craft art market 002 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sweet-tooth-in-time-lapse 2025-08-07T09:52:34+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/sunbird_in_watercolor_time_lapse_937c88fc-7fea-4a2e-a9d6-be5bfa9ad4ac.jpg?v=1754553154 "Sweet Tooth" in time-lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spill-the-paint-have-you-always-been-creative 2025-08-07T10:28:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20201029_153335.jpg?v=1754555289 Spill the paint: "Have you always been creative?" childhood artwork the happy struggling artist_003 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/sign-up-for-my-newsletter-its-like-reading-my-diary 2025-09-03T15:22:30+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20250903_143732.jpg?v=1756905750 Sign up for my newsletter - it's like reading my diary! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/lara-grows-here-the-story-of-an-original-baby-name 2025-09-03T18:18:54+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/hand_painted_baby_name_art_commission_0014_058649e2-c467-4ddd-8131-1840c2d08260.jpg?v=1756916334 Lara grows here: The story of an original baby name original hand-painted garden themed baby name wall art https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/downloadable-wall-art-mix-and-match-your-favourites 2025-09-03T18:51:20+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/pen_and_watercolour_downloadable_wall_art_0001.jpg?v=1756918280 Downloadable Wall Art: Mix-and-match your favourites! colourful downloadable wall art https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spill-the-paint-be-honest-how-many-paint-brushes-do-you-own 2025-09-04T11:32:31+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Spill_the_Paint_paintbrushes_1c42c3f2-b39f-4d72-9911-faad8dfb26a1.jpg?v=1756978351 Spill the paint: Be honest - how many paint brushes do you own? 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https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/watch-lara-grow-baby-name-in-time-lapse 2025-09-25T16:05:28+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/garden_baby_name_watercolour_illustration_time_lapse.jpg?v=1758809128 Watch Lara GROW: Baby name in time-lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/the-crown-in-time-lapse 2025-11-06T09:35:41+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/grey_crowned_crane_in_watercolor_time_lapse_d7333737-09cb-47d5-adee-09fd0e74e304.jpg?v=1762414541 "The Crown" in time lapse https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-rhapsody-in-red 2025-12-05T16:54:29+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Crimson-breasted_Shrike_painting_WIP_0012.jpg?v=1764946469 Introducing: "Rhapsody in Red" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/seasons-change-mondays-don-t 2025-11-06T09:36:49+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/20231020_074356_387410cc-84bf-48f0-9da3-2c57f46c291d.jpg?v=1762414609 Seasons change, Mondays don’t... https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/2026-wildlife-calendar-pre-orders-now-open 2025-11-06T09:28:09+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/2026_bird_calendar_0001_cdebc8c6-90e7-43cf-8c9e-595c05248800.jpg?v=1762414089 2026 Wildlife Calendar pre-orders now OPEN!!! https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/giving-back-is-the-new-black-sale-2025 2025-12-03T21:22:56+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/giving_back_new_black_acf63b21-a15c-4782-9030-c0d4d9c7e9bb.jpg?v=1764789776 Giving back is the new black SALE 2025 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/racing-rhapsody-in-red 2025-12-03T21:21:53+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/shrike_in_watercolor_time_lapse_30737c15-a09c-4285-8fe3-dd4b4f965171.jpg?v=1764789713 Racing "Rhapsody in red" https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/year-end-closure 2025-12-03T15:11:35+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Lion_break_b3c5ac65-849a-4fa7-906b-34f5bb802e72.jpg?v=1764767495 Year-end closure https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/introducing-lift-off-the-malachite-kingfisher-on-a-mission 2025-12-11T17:12:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/malachite_kingfisher_watercolour_painting_wip_0009_a0519ccf-2b11-4473-889a-f3672ec87fa8.jpg?v=1765465921 Introducing: "Lift off" malachite kingfisher and lily in watercolour 005 https://www.thehappystrugglingartist.co.za/blogs/news/spill-the-paint-how-do-you-decide-what-to-paint 2025-12-04T08:29:58+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0172/3373/9840/articles/Spill_how_do_you_decide_what_to_paint_abd8e3bf-7f4d-44a5-ab6a-4aba38dd4951.jpg?v=1764829798 Spill the paint: How do you decide what to paint? 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