Born in Zimbabwe in 1972, I immigrated to South Africa with my parents at the age of six, and was raised on a farm in the Eastern Transvaal near the Kruger National Park. After matriculating, I continued my studies at Potchefstroom (North-West) University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction, and a Higher Education diploma. Although I have no formal art training, I grew up under the artistic inspiration of my grandmother and mother, both prolific and award-winning artists. Pursuing my passion for art part time, I taught English for several years, before shifting gears to...more