Delheim, Stellenbosch Painting

I am a self-taught artist based in Cape Town, drawn to the expressive power of oil and acrylic painting. My journey with art began in childhood, sparked by early encouragement and a memorable second-place finish in an international art competition while I was still in primary school. Though I trained formally as a social worker and hold a master’s degree in social work, art has remained a quiet but persistent companion—one that I returned to with renewed passion in 2018. I work primarily in oils and acrylics, with a particular fondness for palette knife techniques that allow texture and spontaneity to emerge. My practice includes landscapes and portraits, each approached with the same intention: to evoke connection, to honor emotion, and to invite viewers into a space where art becomes a remedy.