About Me

I was born in the diamond city of Kimberley. From my earliest memory, I had crayon, pencil or paintrush in my hand. Spending hours lost in my own creative world. 

After matric I studied graphic design at Cape Tecknikon and over the years moved from office furniture layout and design, to pottery and ceramic sculpture. Later, we moved to Montagu, seeking a quieter life. And after moving over to digital art, I begun designing company logos, website banners for local businesses and book covers and book illustrations for overseas publishers. During this time I also created a huge body of fantasy and visionary art. The bulk of which was created for my three internationally published inspirational Oracle decks. My Angel Inspiration deck has been published in three languages worldwide. 

Mid 2022, I put down the digital pen and begun playing with watercolour pigments. I quickly fell in love with the unpredictability and freedom they offered me. My subject matter changed from fantasy to nature as I felt a strong urge to honour the natural world around me, through my art. I’ve always found my sanctuary in the quiet corners of the natural world. Using the fluid, unpredictable nature of watercolour, I aim to capture the fleeting moments where light touches the landscape and wildlife brings it to life. Whether it’s a misty morning over a nearby valley, a memory of a vista from our numerous 4x4 trips or the radiant plumage of a malachite kingfisher in our garden, my work seeks to evoke a sense of peace and wonder. For me, creating is about celebrating the natural beauty of the world around us, that often goes unnoticed in our busy, daily lives. 

Montagu's surrounding mountains, vistas and birds inspire my creative energies. My creative process is both intuitive and deeply meditative.  My original watercolour paintings have found homes all across South Africa as well as in many countries around the world.  I occasionally take on commissions - please see details on the commissions page.

I can be contacted on kimdreyerart@gmail.com.

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