About

Originally from the UK, Jemima grew up in India, the Caribbean and Botswana, and is now very happy to call Hoedspruit her home, where she lives with her husband and two year old daughter, Scout. Having never studied Art formally, it was during her years in the Okavango Delta, working in safari lodges, that she picked up her pencils and paintbrushes again – inspired by her surroundings. From making greeting cards for guests, she expanded to bigger and bolder works, before taking her ‘hobby’ up more seriously once she moved to Cape Town in 2014. Now, back nearer the bush where her heart is happiest, Jemima continues to create pieces inspired by her surroundings, and loves nothing more than to capture the character and essence of all creatures from the larger fauna to the tinier, crawling beasties. Working in splashy, messy watercolours as well as even splashier, bold acrylics, Jemima paints wildlife primarily, but enjoys creating abstract impressions of the stunning landscapes she is lucky enough to witness regularly, living in this magical part of the world.