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You’ve got talent!
Local Fine Art Artist
Anet du Toit
Anet du Toit, a self taught local artist has been living in
Bethal, Mpumalanga for the last 20 years.
Anet took art in her final year of school, but only did
pencil drawings. After school she did some leather carving and painted on the leather as well. She no longer
does any leatherwork because her paintings keep her too
busy.
In 2007, a friend challenged her into painting with oils,
which awakened her suppressed talent and thus she
became a full time artist.
Anet’s favourite subject is wild animals. She loves to
paint detail and works in a realistic style, considering
every new work as a challenge and learning curve.
Being commissioned by people who share her passion for
art, whether by photographs or detailed descriptions, she
is able to show them what their ideas looks like through
the eyes of an artist. Their satisfaction with the result is
almost reward enough.
She loves to share and receive different ideas and techniques with other artists, thereby finding ways to improve her work.
Art has become her labour of love and a lifestyle.
Her motto is: “If ever you feel your back against a wall,
turn around and paint on it”, and that is exactly what she
does.
In 2014 Anet would love to paint as much as she can,
painting every painting as if it will be her last, with all
her heart, but most of all, wants to enjoy every moment!”
Readers are welcome to contact Anet on
[email protected]
Kittycat Issue 1 January/February 2014
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