A&J Zaadstra Artists
Art in Glenelg

The artist Alar Zaadstra, born in 1960, grew up in an artistic family and has been painting in oils since his school years, deciding early on to make it his lifelong profession. Here, the life and scenery, rivers and red gums, have proven to be a wealthy source of inspiration. Together, Judith and Alar steadily built a home, had four children and established a studio gallery, stuffed of freshly created paintings.

His love of the traditions and romance of pioneering Australia presents itself in the fine detail of his art, which accurately depicts the farming practices, the costumes of the era and the wonderful, hardworking Clydesdale horses. This detail gives huge realism and authenticity to the nostalgic images. Alar derives much of his inspiration from the undulating countryside around Casterton, Victoria, where he has lived since 1985. Here is a selection of paintings Alar has created over the last thirty years. Digital prints are available in requested sizes, and the equivalent images can also be printed onto stretched canvases, ready to hang, framed or unframed. There is an inshore catalogue of more than 300 paintings. Over the years, Crown and Andrews made 24 of altars paintings into jigsaw puzzles. However, Alar is delighted to announce that four fresh designs are available from Holdsons, NZ which are now in shops around Australia. A immense challenge for all who have the patience! There are also 60 packed color greeting cards available for people who tranquil appreciate writing and sending by snail mail. They also have a huge website, and also sell through the, Fox Collection. Alar has also been published by, Ashdene of Australia since the hasty 1990s with many, many products produced over the years for use in the home kitchen.