About me

I graduated from the University of Cape Town with a 1st in Fine Art (BA Hons.) in 2011, majoring in painting. I have a good working knowledge of contemporary art and art history, both from a theoretical and technical standpoint, and I am extremely confident in my ability to render representational form in any medium.

I come from a family of designers, artists and ceramicists in Cape Town, so I have grown up with a deep understanding of ceramics, art and design. I managed and promoted my own sculpture courses, in addition to teaching art classes to adults and children, both privately and in large public groups.

I have also worked extensively within large sports federations. I was the chairperson of University Sport South Africa Fencing for three years, a position usually held by a member of staff. I was responsible for all aspects of university fencing in South Africa throughout the year and worked within the larger framework of the various South African sports governing bodies. I am currently the national captain of the South African Fencing Team.

I have solid Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator skills in addition to the standard Office suite and all social media.

My unique background as both an artist and an elite level athlete, gives me a unique ability to overcome difficult problems creatively in order to accomplish my goals. I am an outgoing person who enjoys working and interacting with the public and believe I can provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Rendering representational form in any medium., Oil Painting, water colour, clay sculpture and other mediums., Good Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign skills., Experience in teaching., Experience in running and working in large country-wide committees.

Sector Experience

Employer: Workshop Pub, Hout Bay. Position held: Bartender. January - April 2007., Employer: The Clay Café. Hout Bay, Cape Town. Position held: technical assistant for ceramic decorating classes Job Description: Assisting in ceramic decorating at functions and parties. Part Time 2009, Employer: Lissa Claassens Pottery Studio, Hout Bay & Cavendish Possition held: Assistant teacher for adults and children’s classes Part Time. 2009 - 2010 Contact: Lissa Claassens. 0827818139 , Employer: Self Employed Position held: Teacher. Job Description: Full day adult sculpture workshops with live model. , Employer: South African Amateur Fencing Association Position held: professional athlete January 2012 - present.

Awards

BA (Hons) in Fine Art. University of Cape Town., University of Cape Town (UCT) Sports Person of the year 2009 and 2011, Best First year at UCT, Academic Scholarship 2008, Sports Scholarship 2008- 2011, Westerford Highschool Art award 2006.

Clients

St Paul's School for Boys. Ecole de Battersea. Clay Cafe. Earth Play Studios