About Me

I was born and raised in the diamond town of Kimberley, South Africa. From my earliest memory, I had crayon, pencil or paintbrush in my hand. Spending hours lost in my own creative world. After studying graphic design at Cape Technikon, I moved to Pretoria and found a draughting job designing office layouts and office furniture. My furniture design job took me back to Cape Town. But the yearning for a more creative outlet led me to pottery and sculpture. Where my husband and I opened outlets in Tygervalley Centre and the Waterfront. Supplying our shops with a range of our own products which we manufactured in our factory in Montagu Gardens. Many years later, we moved to Montagu, seeking a quieter life. And after experimenting with digital art, I begun designing book covers and book illustrations for overseas publishers. Post 2020, I 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 reconnect to 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 kinfisher 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.

I currently live in the tranquil village of Montagu, South Africa where the surrounding mountains inspire my creative energies. My creative process is both intuitive and deeply meditative.  My watercolour paintings have found homes all across South Africa as well as in many countries all over 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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