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Europe and briefly to the United States. Arriving back in Zimbabwe at the beginning of 2009 Gareth embarked on his artistic career full time. Gareth has since exhibited successfully in such places as the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States as well as holding an annual solo exhibition in Harare. From these shows he has built up a solid clientele. Gareth is passionate about wildlife and this passion reflects in his art. He is delighted to be associated with the Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy in Kwekwe, central Zimbabwe, that helps prevent the ever-increasing danger that Zimbabwe’s rhinos find themselves in. In his attempt to “give back”, a percentage of sales will be donated to the Conservancy. Gareth’s artwork is also currently on the label of the house wine at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge where a percentage of sales of these wines is donated to the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit to help protect our beautiful wildlife. Gareth’s paintings and drawings may take many hours and weeks, but the combination of sketches, memories and photographs can bring the satisfaction of a beautiful piece of art work in the end. It is now Gareth’s life goal, through self-discipline and hard work, to fine-tune his skills and to further grow in the art industry not just locally but on an international basis as well. http://www.africanhunteronline.com Page 10 Hunter Vol. 19 No. 3 African