Welcome beautiful soul! I am
& I am an Artist. A Leo with an Aquarius moon and a Sagittarius rising and my favourite tarot card is the Wheel of Fortune. According to my DNA profile, I have Scandinavian Viking and Anglo-Saxon ancestry.
My hair is always black, my nails and lashes long, and my Netflix watchlist is filled with documentaries, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi.
I love practising yoga in the sun and manifesting with the moon.
This is my story....
My life is a kaleidoscope of interests - travel, photography, crafts, hiking, gardening, creative writing, yoga, weight lifting, and a deep commitment to health and wellness. I am a collector of curious things, a stationery lover, a self-professed weirdo and a chaos witch. I find inspiration in the aesthetics of bygone eras, thriving in the rock 'n' roll satisfaction that my bohemian, hippie, vintage style embodies. Evil queen muses, rebel-style icons, road trips, desert sunsets, ocean moon rises, freshly roasted coffee, wolves, mama moon, and the magic of the stars - all these elements form the fabric of my gypsy soul.
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Bearded men with tattoos have always been my thing, so when I met my twin flame, Duane, I married him up real quick! We have been sharing our soul journey together since at the heart of our blended family. Which we call The Gypsy Tribe. Consisting of a wild menagerie of kids, six dogs, four cats, two hedgehogs, two fish, a sugar glider, a corn snake, and lots of plants. Seeking more freedom, we packed up our Land Rover in 2020 leaving my hometown of Johannesburg for the tranquil tropical beauty of the Hibiscus Coast, where the jungle meets the sea and it's always warm.
I am a true bohemian with an adventurous spirit and an unconventional and expansive outlook on life. I have a dynamic and charismatic personality that combines confidence with creative flair. People tend to have strong opinions about me - they either love me or hate me.
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My creative journey started with a drawing of a slightly demonic-looking chicken at 3 years old. I told everyone who would listen I was an artist.
I went on to attend the National School of the Arts. There, my teenage angst found an outlet in strange stories and amazing facts. This laid the foundation for
a lifelong fascination with the esoteric. Horoscopes, vampire novels and Californian surf art became the backbone of my creative narrative.
I went on to get a degree in visual communication with a specialization in Art Direction from the AAA School of Advertising. I then started telling everyone that I was an Art Director. Over the past 25 years, I've worn many hats (most of them mad), from Creative Director in advertising to Art Director in TV and co-owner of a Graphic Design Studio, a venture I share with my husband. Most recently, I have since retired from advertising and am focusing on my "Art Shaman Period".
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Art, for me, is a spiritual journey - Inspired and informed by a lifelong fascination with mythical creatures, arcane knowledge and dark history. My art mirrors the complexity of my interests & my 3am Google searches. Whether on paper, on canvas or on my iMac, the creative exploration of esoteric themes allows me to tap into a rich reservoir of visual storytelling. It's not merely a stylistic choice but a profound connection to my deep-rooted spirituality. My artistic style is a fusion of natural beauty, the macabre and intricate ornamental details intended to reflect the entire cosmos. Each piece aims to infuse magic, spirit, and ancient symbolism into the visuals. To stir the inner mystic within you, to evoke the ancient wisdom that lies deep within us all. To make you feel magically connected. Each piece is a rebellion against the mundane.
Future plans include world travel &/or domination, getting certified as an astrologer, my own oracle deck, a lot of art collections & perhaps a few more road trips.
This is my world. Experience it, enjoy it, and fall for it. It's a one-way ticket.
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