Mulisani and Kasewe at Lilayi nursery
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My journey as an artist |
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Having more time on my hands since retiring, I joined a watercolour class in 2016 and have been painting and drawing avidly ever since. The following year I embarked on a watercolour Diploma course with the London Art College, gaining a distinction and also gaining confidence.
The topics were mainly landscapes but in the latter part of the course I rediscovered my love of wildlife, which is not surprising as animals have been a passion all my life.
Conservation of endangered species is at the forefront of my interests and the ability to donate to certain charities is energising my art.
The topics were mainly landscapes but in the latter part of the course I rediscovered my love of wildlife, which is not surprising as animals have been a passion all my life.
Conservation of endangered species is at the forefront of my interests and the ability to donate to certain charities is energising my art.
2018 LIFE CHANGING YEAR : from Hobby to building a business |
 High Society SOLD
May 2018 saw me enter the prestigious TWASI (The Wildlife Society Internationale) annual exhibition. One of my 4 exhibits sold on the first night. The comment from the buyer was: " I had a really bad week and your three giraffes made me smile". !! This was my intention when painting the giraffes. To make people smile! This painting is now available as a Giclee Fine Art print at £45 mounted plus postage. If interested please apply through the contact form. Also blank Cards of the painting 5" X 7"" at £2.95 per card or £12 for pack of 5 can be purchased through the contact page. Now also on sale at the Malthouse Emporium, Tewkesbury More excitement followed. For three weeks in I had the privilege of volunteering at the Lilayi elephant nursery in Lusaka, Zambia. The best three weeks of my life. This inspired me to start sketching and thinking of ways to help these abandoned babies. A series of cards has now winged its way for them to sell in their reception area. See below. |
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These 4" x 6" cards are on sale at The Malthouse Emporium, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury Price £2.50 or £10 for 5 Also now available in the RED DOT Gallery, Painswick 20% of sales go to the David Shepherd Foundation (DSWF) Also available direct Please inquire through the contact page. |
In June 2109 I returned to the Orphanage as artist in residence. Taking with me a full suitcase of new merchandise
NEW for 2019 Fridge magnets, Key fobs and coasters available as well as prints.
My hobby is now becoming a business and allowing me to help support conservation projects.
NEW for 2019 Fridge magnets, Key fobs and coasters available as well as prints.
My hobby is now becoming a business and allowing me to help support conservation projects.
20% of all sales goes to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation