What a time of exploration into the unknown whispers of my heart...scary and energizing at the same time, I am called on to be fearless in trying new things, in delving deep into buried dreams. 
Slowly but surely new ideas are taking shape, unique concepts are born, and my wings are starting to appear! 

This is the first of my paintings using natural Rooibos tea as a colour wash. This is a traditionally South African tea, part of my heritage and history, and it feels quite sentimental and symbolic to use it in my work here abroad. 

Our teenage son Juan just loves watermelon and started experimenting with ways of making the most of this fabulous summer fruit. This is the delicious result, a light and refreshing watermelon and mint smoothie