BFFs Original Oil Painting by Cornelie Wolff

BFFs Original Oil Painting

Dimensions: 50 cm x 50 cm  x 4 cm

Medium: Oil

Cornelie Wolff has captured a beautiful, intimate scene with her signature expressive style. This isn’t just a picture; it’s a vibrant celebration of friendship, loyalty, and those special moments that make life shine. A child and their best furry friend sit together on the beach, their backs to us as they gaze out at the vast ocean.

The painting’s rich, textured brushstrokes bring the scene to life, from the gentle waves lapping the shore to the warmth of the sun on their backs. The boy’s extended arm and the furry friend’s attentive posture create a powerful sense of quiet companionship and shared wonder.

The beauty of this original oil painting lies in its ability to evoke a feeling of serenity and pure joy without needing intricate details. It’s a universal nod to the unconditional love and unwavering support that only a true best friend can provide. This painting is a perfect addition to any space that celebrates love, connection, and the simple beauty of being together.

Cornelie Wolff Approaching Art from a Different Angle

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 practices 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.