Untitled | 2026 | Charcoal and liquid charcoal on paper | 60×42cm

I never planned to become an artist.

For years I built a career in another world. Art was always there, but it wasn't the work I thought my life would become.

In 2022 my son, Kyan, died.

Everything that mattered shifted.

I found myself back at the drawing board, because it was the only place where I could find respite. Day after day I came back to art. Somewhere along the way I realised I wasn't just drawing to survive. I had found the work I needed.

I care deeply about craftsmanship. I want someone to recognise the person in front of them immediately. Then I want the drawing to hold them there. Charcoal records every decision. Every hesitation. Every mark that has been rubbed back and drawn again. It asks me to earn the finished work, its sincere.

Alongside doing my own work, I run Raven Heart Art Creative Space in Green Point with my husband where we offer classes in fine art, creative expression, life drawing, mentorship and kintsugi. Our focus there is on builiding community and connection through art.