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About Me

Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, I relocated with my family at the age of 14, to South Africa where I completed my  schooling and obtained a degree in Industrial Psychology from Rhodes University.

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After managing a private game reserve with my husband for many years, we bought a small farm in the Eastern Cape Highlands where we farm beef and a small flock of sheep.

With the beautiful backdrop of mountains for inspiration, I draw a variety of subjects in a highly detailed realistic style, with a particular focus on animals and portraiture.  Our own Nguni cattle form a major part of my artworks with their striking features and bold patterns.

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I 'm a founding member of the Drawing Guild of South Africa which aims to showcase South African pencil artists and create a platform for their work to be seen and be accessible to the public  and a member of the Miniature Art Society of South Africa

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A number of my artworks are for purchase. Please view my gallery of original artwork for available pieces

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I am also available for custom commissions - please contact me for more information

 

I ship worldwide

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AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

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October 2018  - SA Artist Magazine featured Artist and front cover

March 2019 - Encouragement Award for "Make a Wish" in the CPCAU Online International Exhibition

April 2019 - "The Music Makers" - Voted winner in the CPCAU Anniversary Competition

July 2019 - "The Music Makers" -  Ann Kullberg Color Magazine gallery

August 2019 - "The Biggest Catch" - Colored Pencil Magazine gallery

August 2019 - Special Merit Award for "Watchful" in Light Space Time 9th Open Exhibition

August 2019 - Special Merit Award for "The Biggest Catch" in Light Space Time 9th Open Exhibition

October 2019 - First prize in Drawing from Observation competition for "Apple"

March 2020 - First runner up in Drawing from Observation portrait competition with "Valentijn"

Sept 2020 - "Kaleidoscope" featured in Colored Pencil Magazine Gallery 

Sept 2020 - "Vusi" published in Ann Kullberg's Hidden Treasures Vol 6

Nov 2020  - Artist Feature in online art platform "Artsy Shark"

Oct 2022 - "Hidden Treasure" - Ann Kullberg Magazine"

EXHIBITIONS

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Oct 2020 - Drawing Guild inaugural exhibition - Weylandts, Nelspruit, South Africa

Oct 2021 - Drawing Guild exhibition - Home Collab, Parkhurst JHB

June 2022 - Drawing Guild Fine Lines Miniature Exhibition - George, South Africa

Nov 2022 - Drawing Guild Exhibition - Home Collab, Parkhurst  JHB

Nov 2022 - MASSA Exhibition - Hyde Park, JHB

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