Portfolio 1
Horses
I always loved horses. Pursuing a life-long dream to work with these special animals, I was privileged to qualify as a horse master at Mooikrans Equus, South Africa, a few years ago.
Currently I am involved with therapy riding in New Zealand for children and adults who can benefit from horse interaction whilst I study further to become a coach. It is wonderful to work with horses and amazing people several times a week!
These ideals, studies, and experiences form the basis of my long-term project: Horses in War and Peace.
Cowboy
A personal study piece, more about pursuing inner horses rather than real ones.
With appreciation to my husband who acted as body model for me, as in so many other works as well.
Vigour
“Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” - Dale Carnegie
Earth, Fire, and Sky
“Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us.” - Virginia Woolf
Also visit my Etsy shop and buy downloadable sketches instantly from my special series Wild About Horses: WildAboutHorsesArt - Etsy New Zealand.
Military & Aviation
Loving the outdoors, I joined the South African National Defence Force as a teen and later qualified in the Engineer Corps where I served for about a decade and a half.
A series of Military and Aviation artworks came to be during this period and beyond, with highlights including numerous commissions as well as serving as the official artist of 44 Parachute Engineer Regiment.
Dayglo Tumult in the Sky
The North American T6 Texan was a classic and major pilot trainer aircraft during World War 2. It was widely used by American, New Zealand, South African and other air forces.
Capt. DJ Bell’s Last Patrol
This painting depicts the fateful patrol flown by the South African-born fighter ace Capt. D.J. Bell, MC and Bar, on 27 May 1918. At the time he was based with 3 Squadron, Royal Air Corps, at Thiepval, France, flying Sopwith Camels.
This work was commissioned by his family based in the United Kingdom and it featured as a frontispiece on the Royal Air Force Museum’s official magazine, RADAR, Winter 2018 Edition.
Autumn 1901
A personal study piece of a Wright Brothers’ Glider.
Sundance
The de Havilland Tiger Moth saw extensive service in Commonwealth Air Forces, including New Zealand and South Africa.
Gripen C
Taking off on a stormy evening from Makado Air Force Base, South Africa, the Gripen C is manufactured by Swedish aerospace and defense company, Saab AB.
Airborne Waterpoint
Commissioned by 44 Parachute Engineer Regiment, South African Army Engineer Corps.
Alouette III Flight Engineer, SAAF
“Aloutte” is the French word referring to a lark, a beautiful but quite vocal bird.
This light utility helicopter was developed by Sud Aviation in France. It proved to be fairly widely used, also by the South African Air Force (SAAF) during the Border War.
L'Agulhas Flypast
This artwork depicts a South African Air Force Oryx helicopter in flight, superbly camouflaged for local conditions.
Beechcraft 18
The Beech 18 served extensively during World War 2 and the Vietnam War. It was further used for civilian applications, including mercy missions and air racing.
In South Africa, an airworthy model featured in the Hollywood production “Amelia” as the L-10E Electra flown by Amelia Earhart.
Airborne Bridge Demolitions Exercise
Commissioned by 44 Parachute Engineer Regiment.
Mirage F1CZ over the Magaliesberg Mountains
Formal Military Portraits
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu served as South African Minister of Defence and Military Veterans from 2009 to 2012.
This work was commissioned by the South African Army Foundation.
Lt. Col. Clive Shepherd
Lt. Col. C. Shepherd, South African Air Force Museum, Zwartkop Air Force Base.
Private Commission.
Lt. Col. A.W. Roberts
Lt. Col. A.W. Roberts, Officer Commanding 3 Field Engineer Regiment, South African Army Engineer Formation.
Private Commission.
Southern African Wildlife, Landscapes & Portraits
Numerous trips through southern Africa and as far north as Lake Tanganyika during my formative years left a deep impression on me. These memories inspired earlier landscapes, wildlife studies, and contextual portraits.
