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Introducing: "Sweet Tooth", the White-bellied S...

This year has been a whirlwind of growth, pivots, and learning curves — all good things, but not always easy ones! Somewhere in the midst of the chaos, I finally...

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Introducing: "Sweet Tooth", the White-bellied S...

This year has been a whirlwind of growth, pivots, and learning curves — all good things, but not always easy ones! Somewhere in the midst of the chaos, I finally...

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Painting a White Cat (Without Painting It White)

Painting a White Cat (Without Painting It White)

Earlier this year, I shared the story behind a very personal commission that was totally outside my usual scope of work: a memorial portrait of a beloved cat named Icing....

Painting a White Cat (Without Painting It White)

Earlier this year, I shared the story behind a very personal commission that was totally outside my usual scope of work: a memorial portrait of a beloved cat named Icing....

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On the easel: Progress on White-bellied Sunbird

I’m shocked that we are already in June (and now I’m rolling my eyes at myself, because I feel like I say this every year!). I’m even more shocked that...

On the easel: Progress on White-bellied Sunbird

I’m shocked that we are already in June (and now I’m rolling my eyes at myself, because I feel like I say this every year!). I’m even more shocked that...

Spill the Paint: "Why is this so masculine/feminine?"

Spill the Paint: "Why is this so masculine/femi...

Before I jump into this frequently asked (and quite possibly touchy) question, please allow me a moment to clarify something really important right off the bat: You are entitled to...

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Spill the Paint: "Why is this so masculine/femi...

Before I jump into this frequently asked (and quite possibly touchy) question, please allow me a moment to clarify something really important right off the bat: You are entitled to...

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Help me choo-hoo-hoo-hoose an owl photo

Help me choo-hoo-hoo-hoose an owl photo

This pair of Spotted Eagle-owls were one of our favourite sightings during our recent camping trip in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. They roosted exactly 10km outside the Mata-mata gate, and...

Help me choo-hoo-hoo-hoose an owl photo

This pair of Spotted Eagle-owls were one of our favourite sightings during our recent camping trip in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. They roosted exactly 10km outside the Mata-mata gate, and...

Spill the paint: "Why are you called The Happy Struggling Artist?"

Spill the paint: "Why are you called The Happy ...

"Why are you called The Happy Struggling Artist?" The emotions that my business name evokes is varied and vastly contradicting...  To some, it's just plain funny. To some, it is...

Spill the paint: "Why are you called The Happy ...

"Why are you called The Happy Struggling Artist?" The emotions that my business name evokes is varied and vastly contradicting...  To some, it's just plain funny. To some, it is...