I was born in Holland in 1966 and have lived pretty much all over the world before moving to South Africa in 1987. My working life has been just as varied; dabbled in industrial design, advertising, languages, safari guiding and interior design before moving to a farm in the KZN Midlands. On top of this, for nearly 10 years I operated a holiday destination for the discerning equestrian, combined as an Arabian and Crossbreed stud. I have been lucky enough to have owned various breeds of horses, from Arabians, Friesians and a Lusitano stallion in Brazil to TB's Welsh ponies and various crosses. I still own my 30 years old wee Black Arab Stallion, the love of my life (besides my 7 cats); he's called Yogi... Living around the world greatly influenced my art and am drawn to unusual mediums and techniques. My passion these days lies with gold, copper and silver leaf in composite and pure forms, in combination with oil paint. Today I live with my mum on a beautiful 3.2 hectare in the Midlands of Kwa Zulu Natal, where I also have my home studio. I draw inspiration for my paintings and my line art from my love for my companion animals, our beautiful surroundings and those I wish I could have, the mythological.
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