Living along the coast of Southern California has been a great source inspiration for me.  Painting subjects such as birds on the beach, sunsets, children building sand castles, dog walkers in the park, the beautiful land and seascapes I find myself in, has brought me great joy and fulfillment.   

Being born and raised in South Africa has given me some insight into the plight of women and children living in the shanty towns and rural villages with their lack of clean running water and the absence of the most basic facilities.  My heart is tender towards children who have been orphaned due to the ongoing HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.  Through my art I have been able to tell their stories and bring awareness to their situations and I support several organizations that are making an impact at a grassroots level.

My skills as a painter was honed by taking painting workshops with accomplished artists such as Chris Gwaltney, Jacquelin Kamin, Jove Wang, Jeffrey Watts, and  many others. Now I also enjoy teaching art classes in a local gallery in San Juan Capistrano called MISSION FINE ART GALLERY.