Oils, acrylics & charcoal — works inspired by the ocean, mountains and the ever-changing light of the South African coast.
Latest paintings inspired by the ocean, landscapes and ever-changing light — alongside a 2025 charcoal portrait series and a three-storey aquarium mural. Two collections: pick your way in.
A painter's note — on falling for oil paint after years behind a screen, the mediums that hold the work, and why the coast keeps showing up on the canvas.
I first started painting with acrylics, making simple landscapes and seascapes after a few small online courses. My background is in web design — which slowly evolved into full-scale programming and building online systems.
While I've always had a strong eye for design and worked across most digital tools, I eventually decided to try painting. I absolutely fell in love with the process. It is a much-needed creative break from staring at code all day.
My primary medium is oil on canvas and panels. With a deep love for surfing and the ocean, I'm naturally drawn to painting waves — capturing their movement and energy. I also paint mountains and the unique landscapes I find on travels across the country.
Primary medium. Slow, layered work on canvas and panel — built up to capture water, atmosphere and the texture of light.
Where the journey began. Quicker studies and exploratory pieces — useful for working through ideas before committing in oil.
Tonal, monochrome studies. Stripped back to value and gesture — most often used for figures, marine life and boats.
Living in St. Francis Bay, I spend a lot of time plein air painting — embracing the ever-changing light, weather and natural beauty of the area.
I keep my plein air work loose and expressive, enjoying the spontaneity of painting on location. The wind, the light and the moving water all become part of the brief.
"Plein air keeps the work honest. You can only paint what's actually there — and what's there is always changing."
St. Francis · Wave Study
Rocky Point · On the easel
For original work, commissions, prints or studio visits — drop me a line. Most enquiries get a reply within a day or two.