Breakfast with Mom
SKU: CWA-155
Breakfast with Mom is a heartwarming original oil painting by South African artist Cornelie Wolff, beautifully capturing a tender moment between a mother bird and her young chick as they explore the shallow waters together. With its striking black-and-white plumage, warm chestnut tones, and elegant long beak, the mother bird stands gracefully beside her little one, who appears to be discovering the wonders of the water. Gentle ripples surround their slender legs, while soft reflections shimmer across the water’s surface. Cornelie’s expressive brushwork and delicate use of colour bring warmth and movement to this charming wildlife scene. The subtle palette of silvery greys, earthy browns, creamy whites, and muted blues creates a peaceful atmosphere, allowing the beautiful bond between mother and chick to take centre stage. Beyond its natural beauty, Breakfast with Mom evokes a sense of maternal love, protection, and the simple joys of togetherness. It is a gentle reminder of the precious moments shared between parent and child. The painting’s timeless appeal makes it a wonderful addition to a living room, bedroom, nursery, or nature-inspired interior. Its soft, neutral tones complement both contemporary and traditional décor. Artwork Details Artist: Cornelie Wolff Title: Breakfast with Mom Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 4 cm Orientation: Portrait Category: Wildlife Art / Bird Paintings Original artwork Celebrate the beauty of motherhood and the quiet wonders of nature with Breakfast with Mom , a touching original painting filled with warmth, tenderness, and natural elegance. This Johannesburg-based artist started as a pharmacist. After completing her honours degree in psychology, she joined Helios to further her skills in art therapy. During this time, she fell in love with art, the process and the emotional power it yields. While raising her family, which consisted of three young children, she took part-time classes with Rika de Klerk and Willie Jacobs. She also attended workshops led by Koos Bronkhorst, Niel Moss, Willie Jacobs, Rentia Coetzee, Ruth Walters, Elize Bezuidenhout, Douw van Heerden, Charla Maarschalk, and Jennifer McChristian. Today, she practises what she preaches by creating her work under the motto: “With every painting I complete, I grow as a person and an artist.” My art is created from a place of wonder – it is my dream for every human to never completely lose the child inside them, because it is our ability to see wonder and magic in things. I use bold brushstrokes, contrast and an impressionistic approach to entice the viewer to create their own interpretation of the subject and become part of my world.
Description
Breakfast with Mom – Original Oil Painting by Cornelie Wolff
Breakfast with Mom is a heartwarming original oil painting by South African artist Cornelie Wolff, beautifully capturing a tender moment between a mother bird and her young chick as they explore the shallow waters together.
With its striking black-and-white plumage, warm chestnut tones, and elegant long beak, the mother bird stands gracefully beside her little one, who appears to be discovering the wonders of the water. Gentle ripples surround their slender legs, while soft reflections shimmer across the water’s surface.
Cornelie’s expressive brushwork and delicate use of colour bring warmth and movement to this charming wildlife scene. The subtle palette of silvery greys, earthy browns, creamy whites, and muted blues creates a peaceful atmosphere, allowing the beautiful bond between mother and chick to take centre stage.
Beyond its natural beauty, Breakfast with Mom evokes a sense of maternal love, protection, and the simple joys of togetherness. It is a gentle reminder of the precious moments shared between parent and child.
The painting’s timeless appeal makes it a wonderful addition to a living room, bedroom, nursery, or nature-inspired interior. Its soft, neutral tones complement both contemporary and traditional décor.
Artwork Details
- Artist: Cornelie Wolff
- Title: Breakfast with Mom
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 50 × 40 × 4 cm
- Orientation: Portrait
- Category: Wildlife Art / Bird Paintings
- Original artwork
Celebrate the beauty of motherhood and the quiet wonders of nature with Breakfast with Mom, a touching original painting filled with warmth, tenderness, and natural elegance.
This Johannesburg-based artist started as a pharmacist. After completing her honours degree in psychology, she joined Helios to further her skills in art therapy. During this time, she fell in love with art, the process and the emotional power it yields.
While raising her family, which consisted of three young children, she took part-time classes with Rika de Klerk and Willie Jacobs. She also attended workshops led by Koos Bronkhorst, Niel Moss, Willie Jacobs, Rentia Coetzee, Ruth Walters, Elize Bezuidenhout, Douw van Heerden, Charla Maarschalk, and Jennifer McChristian.
Today, she practises what she preaches by creating her work under the motto: “With every painting I complete, I grow as a person and an artist.”
My art is created from a place of wonder – it is my dream for every human to never completely lose the child inside them, because it is our ability to see wonder and magic in things. I use bold brushstrokes, contrast and an impressionistic approach to entice the viewer to create their own interpretation of the subject and become part of my world.
Features & specifications
| Size (H × W × D) | 19.7 × 15.7 × 1.6 in (50 × 40 × 4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Cornelie Wolff |
| Medium | Oil |
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- Shipping fee — $79
- Sold by Charlene Benadie
