Hello, and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a South African oil painter inspired by the quiet beauty and emotional richness of flowers. My work focuses on capturing the soul of each bloom in vivid detail, using color and light to evoke feeling and memory. Whether it’s an indigenous South African flower or an elegant exotic bloom, I aim to paint with both realism and romanticism, to create artwork that feels alive and timeless. I am also exploring painting wildlife, and am open to commissioned portraits, pet portraits, florals and more. 

I began my artistic journey at the age of seven, later training professionally in Performing Arts Technology with a focus on scenic painting and prop-making. For nearly two decades, I worked in the film and television industry, crafting detailed props and set pieces. That experience taught me precision, storytelling, and the power of visual impact, skills that now infuse every brushstroke of my floral paintings.

Each piece is lovingly created in my Somerset West studio and shipped with care to clients across South Africa and internationally. Whether you’re an art collector, interior designer, or someone simply drawn to the magic of flowers, I’d be honored to share my work with you.

Thank you for supporting independent art and handmade beauty.

Melissa