Drawing designs of plants, animals and patterns has been a passion for as long as I can remember. I recall  lying on my parents verandah as a young child, with a graph book and a box of colouring-in pencils, happily creating patterns and doodles.

Design is for me, the very essence of  human creativity. It is the drive within us, that not only recreates what we see (like cameras) but seeks to alter, transform and to enhance our life experience.

I have a great love for the medium of ink and pen. There is something in the clarity, conciseness and crispness of ink that forces a draughtsman mind and hand into a closer relationship. It is a medium that does not forgive lack of forethought, doubt or indecision. 

As artists and designers, we share in a great legacy bequeathed to us by all the creative individuals that have gone before us. This generous contribution, necessitates that we who have received so much, also contribute generously. This collection of designs and motifs may be downloaded for your inspiration and personal use. My hope is that you in turn become enthused by design.

Another passion of mine is Painting. I work mostly in acrylic, but also enjoy watercolours. Painting is one of those fabulous activities that you can do while keeping a conversation with yourself or another. It even leaves you enough mental room to listen to good music. One can gather from this statement that painting is a relaxing activity. Although I paint different genre, I am particularly fond of painting interiors, as it allows for the dedicated observation needed to execute richly detailed paintings, but without the distractions of the weather, light changes and the odd interfering insect. Most of my paintings are in a warm, rich and jewel-like colouring. This palette and fine detailing, necessitates the viewers of my paintings, having to come in close. My paintings thus become invitations to intimacy where the viewer discovers my personal symbolism.