I was born in 1969 in Mafikeng, South Africa and after Matric went to study nursing in Pretoria. I became a registered nurse and operating room nurse, practising until 1997.

I have always been very creative minded and learnt to do sewing, ceramic work and stained glass.

In 2006 I have started taking an art class at local art teacher Kathryn van Schalkwyk, learning the basic principles of art and drawing. I joined the Watercolour Society of South Africa in 2007 and took part in their exhibitions and learnt a lot from workshops organised by the society and achieved New Signature status in 2011 and became an associate of the society in 2013.

I have been the chairperson of the Polokwane branch of the Watercolour society and Art society of Africa since 2009.

I am very fond of watercolour and I enjoy the easy flow of the paint in the water and all the wonderful patterns it creates on its own while drying. I got to meet well-known artist Hazel Soan and Local artist Richard Rennie and got inspired to learn more about watercolour.

I have held a few solo exhibitions in my holiday town Struisbaai as well as exhibitions in the picturesque village Haenertsburg in Limpopo.

I have been working in watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel and other mediums.

Most of my work is inspired by my love for nature. I enjoy most painting flowers and trees but I am also fascinated by drawing people.

I have been a member of the International Watercolour Society (IWS) which is an online platform for artists, and I am taking every opportunity to take part in competitions and events hosted by them.

I have recently moved to Paarl in the Western Cape where I have opened my small gallery and studio.