About

Having been commissioned since my teens to produce pencil pet portraits,  I've only fairly recently attempted the mediums of ink, paint, and most recently, etching.

I started the collection of native species in 2016 (mostly threatened or endangered) with the aim to imitate the style of early studies of wildlife, while excluding any assumed ‘behavior’ often portrayed.  I felt it important to undertake as much of the production process myself as possible so I learned how to screen print.

In addition to the threatened species, I’ve explored less serious subjects in other mediums.

Born and raised in South Africa, I moved to the UK in 1994 and am now living in SE London where I am very fortunate to have access to nearby screen printing and intaglio studios. I completed a BSc in Geology in 2014 but continued to work full time as a Veterinary Nurse, which has been my profession for many years.

Illustration has always been a hobby but something I would prefer to have more time on which to spend. I attend local markets when I can.

 Photo: Gerickes Point, Wild Coast, South Africa