About Me
About Lesley
Hello and Welcome!
I worked in various different fields over the years (including the travel industry and farming) and lived both in the UK and Kenya before returning to South Africa.
My husband and I managed a game reserve in the KZN Midlands for 10 years where we raised our children and then bought a small farm in the Eastern Cape Highlands where we now farm beef and a small flock of sheep.
With the beautiful backdrop of mountains for inspiration, I draw a variety of subjects in a highly detailed realistic style, with a particular focus on animals and portraiture. Our own Nguni cattle form a major part of my artworks with their striking features and bold patterns.
I ‘m a founding member of the Drawing Guild of South Africa which aims to showcase South African pencil artists in the drawn medium and am also a member of the Miniature Art Society of South Africa. I have participated in a number of online international exhibitions as well as exhibited my art within South Africa and have been featured in a number of international art magazines.
Please view my gallery of original artwork for available pieces.
I am also available for custom commissions – please contact me for more information
I ship worldwide
Awards and Publications
October 2018 – SA Artist Magazine featured Artist and front cover
March 2019 – Award for “Make a Wish” in the CPCAU Online International Exhibition
April 2019 – “The Music Makers” – Voted winner in the CPCAU Anniversary Competition
July 2019 – “The Music Makers” – Ann Kullberg Color Magazine gallery
August 2019 – “The Biggest Catch” – Colored Pencil Magazine gallery
August 2019 – Special Merit Award for “Watchful” in Light Space Time 9th Open Exhibition
August 2019 – Special Merit Award for “The Biggest Catch” in Light Space Time 9th Open Exhibition
October 2019 – 1st prize in Drawing from Observation competition for “Apple”
March 2020 – 1st runner up in Drawing from Observation portrait competition with “Valentijn”
Sept 2020 – “Kaleidoscope” featured in Colored Pencil Magazine Gallery
Sept 2020 – “Vusi” published in Ann Kullberg’s Hidden Treasures Vol 6
Nov 2020 – Artist Feature in online art platform “Artsy Shark”
Oct 2022 – “Hidden Treasure” – Ann Kullberg Color Magazine (US)
August 2023 – “The Hitchhikers” featured artwork in Ann Kullberg Color Magazine
Nov 2023 – “The Hitchhikers” published in CP Treasures Vol 9
Jan 2024 – article published in Ann Kullberg’s blog “My Sketchy Journey” (US)
Oct 2025 – tutorial article published in Carrie Lewis CP Magic Magazine (US)
Feb 2025 – Carrie Lewis CP Magic Magazine – CP Showcase 2025 (US)
Exhibitions
Oct 2020 – Drawing Guild inaugural exhibition – Weylandts, Nelspruit, South Africa
Oct 2021 – Drawing Guild exhibition – Home Collab, Parkhurst JHB
June 2022 – Drawing Guild Fine Lines Miniature Exhibition – George, South Africa
Nov 2022 – Drawing Guild Exhibition – Home Collab, Parkhurst JHB
Nov 2022 – MASSA Exhibition – Hyde Park, JHB
Nov 2023 – Drawing Guild/MASSA Exhibition – Hyde Park, JHB
May 2024 – Art in The Country, Hilton, KZN
Oct 2024 – Drawing Guild/MASSA Exhibition – Hyde Park, JHB
May/June 2025 – Collective Capture Gallery, KZN Midlands – miniatures on exhibition
Oct 2025 – MASSA Exhibition – Hyde Park, JHB
Nov 2025 – Roots and Wings Exhibition, Netherwood Bull Ring, KZN Midlands
