The Silent Strike
A Cape Eagle Owl descends through sunlit leaves, claws outstretched—nature’s precision in a single, breathless moment.
“The Silent Strike“, 2025, oils on hemp canvas, 60x90cm
Shore Whispers
A moment of quiet grace: sanderlings trace the shore of Keurbooms Beach, Robberg standing guard in the distance.
This piece weaves movement, light, and the raw beauty of Plettenberg Bay’s coastline—painted with gratitude to @mikebridgeford for the reference photo.
Recycled PET canvas on board, a tribute to nature’s fleeting poetry.
”Shore Whispers”, November 2025, Oils on recycled PET canvas, 52 × 21.5 cm, framed
Singing Kettle Beach
“Singing Kettle Beach” captures the raw, rhythmic dialogue between land and sea—a moment frozen where the ocean breathes through the ancient rock formations near my home. The painting is a celebration of nature’s quiet drama: the relentless push of turquoise waves through a narrow gap, the dance of light on water as it mingles with golden sand, and the stoic presence of weathered boulders standing guard. In the distance, the silhouette of Robberg Nature Reserve whispers of untouched wildness, grounding the scene in a sense of place and timelessness.
Working in oils on ecologically sustainable hemp canvas, I sought to honor both the beauty and fragility of this coastal landscape. The texture of the rocks, the transparency of the water, and the softness of the sand are rendered with a sensitivity to the natural world’s intricate details. Each brushstroke is an homage to the harmony and tension that define this stretch of shore—a place where the elements sing in unison, and the land tells stories of resilience and change.
This piece is an invitation to pause, to listen to the “song” of the kettle as the waves echo through the rocks, and to reflect on our connection to the natural world. It is a reminder that even in stillness, there is movement; even in silence, there is a melody.
“Singing Kettle Beach” 2025, oils on hemp canvas, 90x60cm, professional wood frame
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Nature’s Harmony
I love these small colourful birds. They are often found in Kruger National Park at sandy river banks.
“Nature’s Harmony”—four bee-eaters on a mopani branch.
Pelagic Fury
A moment of raw competition—two gannets battling over a fish off Plettenberg Bay. I observed them during the Ocean Festival 2025.
My painting celebrates the wild energy of the sea and the fleeting, dramatic beauty of nature’s survival.
“Pelagic Fury” 2025, oils on canvas, 29,7x21cm, unframed
Quirkastic Zebra
This vibrant zebra, painted in bold, playful colors, gazes upward with a confident, almost cheeky expression. It invites the viewer into a lighthearted exchange, celebrating individuality and the charismatic spirit of Africa’s wildlife.
Through this piece, I aim to highlight the unique personalities of the animals that roam our landscapes, reminding us that they are more than just icons of the wild—they are characters in their own right. Let this painting bring a spark of joy and a renewed appreciation for the rich tapestry of life we are privileged to protect.
Quirkastic Zebra 2022, Oil, Canvas on hardboard, 15x21cm, unframed
Curious Innocence
A hyena cub like we saw once in front of its den, waiting for its mother in the #KrugerNationalPark in #SouthAfrica. When I filmed it, it lost its balance and fell over, only to get up again and watched us strange humans with a curious and innocent expression ❤️
Curious innocence 2022, Oil, Canvas on Hardboard, 15x21cm, unframed
Scales of Hope
The gentle bond between a pangolin mother and her pangopup unfolds in this painting, set at dusk in the safety of their den.
With scales glimmering softly, they embody resilience and tenderness in an endangered world.
Through art, I hope to raise awareness for wildlife conservation and the urgent need to protect these remarkable creatures.
“Scales of Hope“, 50x40cm, oils on cotton duck canvas, 2024, unframed
Reflections of Courage
Reflections of Courage captures a young cheetah at a moonlit waterhole. It bravely stepped away from its siblings.
Under the full moon’s glow, its curiosity turns to fear as it faces its own reflection—an echo of the challenges we all face when stepping into the unknown.
“Reflections of Courage” 2024, oils on stretched canvas, 40x80cm, unframed
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Giggle Fit
Is there anything more beautiful than laughing together and not being able to stop until it hurts?
Giggle Fit 2022. Oil, canvas on hardboard, 84,1×118,9cm, unframed