Opa’s Flowers

This impressionist still life is inspired by my grandfather’s garden in southern Germany — a place he tended with great devotion. One summer he gathered a handful of his favourite blooms — maroon gerberas, soft pink flowers, wild blossoms, nasturtiums and fresh greens — and placed them in an aqua vase. That simple, thoughtful gesture became the heart of this painting.

The artwork celebrates the beauty of a cared-for garden, the quiet bond between generations, and the joy of bringing nature indoors. Like a bouquet that never fades, it fills a room with colour, warmth and an uplifting sense of life.

Oil on stretched canvas.

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I’m a holistic veterinarian and artist whose work is shaped by a lifetime spent with animals. My travels through Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and North America—often bushwalking or on safari—have given me a rich visual language of wildlife, colour and landscape.

After years of caring for animals, I now express that connection on canvas through animals, landscapes and still life. I’ve also written a children’s book featuring animals, reflecting my lifelong passion for nature and storytelling.
My art is about presence, beauty and the quiet soul of the natural world.