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my story

My family has always travelled a lot and I think that’s part of what ignited my curiosity for the world and the magic that exists around every corner. I’m South African born and my native language is Afrikaans. When I was three we travelled Europe for six weeks in a campervan. I used to watch reruns of the hours and hours of video my dad took of that trip and there are memories ingrained in my mind - whether real or constructed from the recorded clips. Growing up in South Africa, some of my fondest memories are traveling to the farm in Maclear to visit my aunty and cousins. Also the many adventures with my cousins and family who lived near us in Johannesburg. Those days were gold. 

We moved to Australia when I was nine. I was really excited about the move and the curious country where everyone spoke differently, had different ways of doing things and a different way of living. I was fascinated by Morris Gleitzman books and loved the Tomorrow When the War Began series by John Marsden. I wrote plays with my friends and we then performed them for our classmates, sang in choirs, created my own pictures books and made magazines. I had a few pan pals and loved to learn about how other kids were living on other sides of the world. I always loved to give new things a go - I just love learning new things. 

When I finished school I studied IT and Multimedia for three semesters. I wanted to major in animation but things shuffled around and I would’ve had to have attended three different campuses to make it happen. No thanks! So I quit. Took a semester off. Then plunged into a Bachelor of Animation degree. It was daunting but I knew straight away that I’d found my people and the type of work that I love. The thing I enjoy about animation is that it incorporates so many different things that spark my interest - drawing from life, physics, film, music, acting, storytelling - you’re always studying how things work before bringing it into animated form. It taught me patience and the magic of team work. 

After university I spent a couple of years freelancing in animation and completed a Graphic Design diploma. My first job in a real animation studio was at Explanimate! This opened up a whole new world for me. I was assigned as a project manager and took on animation projects on the side. I loved working with all sorts of clients, writing scripts for them, designing characters and assets and helping them communicate their ideas and messages to their audience through animation. I worked with a range of companies like World Health Organisation, Aurizon, LJ Hooker, NDIS and other various government deparments. 

After Explanimate! I went on to work as production manager with Studio Joho on WTF 101 for College Humour followed by the amazing pre-school show Bluey with Ludo Studio. Bluey Season 1 I worked as Layout Artist and Season 2 as Production Manager. I then had my beautiful baby boy partway through Season 2. After my maternity leave I returned to Ludo Studio as a designer in the Commercial department working with Ludo and BBC on merchandising and designs for book covers and DVD covers etc. and still do! I was also so proud to get to animate a few Teeny Tiny Stevies videos with illustrator Simon Howe since being back in the freelance world. 

Over the years, I’ve continued to work on design and illustration projects including a 25-page graphic novel for kids Lil Viking Space Rangers and a gorgeous illustrated card deck “I am Radiant AF” for Honey Garden Studio as well as a passion project that I’ll be launching later this year.

Becoming a mum and looking after my little one each day has opened up a whole new world for me. Taking life at a slower pace, re-immersing myself in nature and learning how humans work and grow. Going on daily adventures. Experiencing the world in a new way. I love that I can incorporate all these new ideas and daily experiences into my work. I am more inspired and passionate about bringing joy into the world through art than ever. 

I am passionate about health (mental and physical well-being), creating more spaciousness in this fast-paced world, nature and creating work that brings people joy. I believe that curiosity, adventure and exploration are the light of life. These things can be done every day wherever you are - you don’t need to go somewhere special. They’re the light of life because these approaches keep you open-minded, growing, constantly discovering new things and having new experiences, noticing the joys of life, appreciating the simple everyday things and seeing the world with a constant sense of wonder.

I’m so grateful, every day, for the opportunity to follow my dreams, create, collaborate, share and contribute to this amazing world. I'm also very thankful for living in an age where I can explore freely and connect with others. There is so much inspiration and passion flowing through the world and I feel honoured to be part of this collective, creative energy.

I truly hope that the things I create resonate with you and help to brighten your life in some way.

My work is available for licensing and wholesale and I’m also available for collaborating on custom projects. Contact me if you’re drawn to my creations and want to work together.