
STORM BARKAS

OIL PAINTINGS
About
Storm is a Hoedspruit born artist that grew up in the lowveld bush with a family who dedicated their lives to anti poaching. Her obsession for animals started off at a young age, when tracking animals through the bush and finding snares. Protecting our wildlife became a priority and art was a passion so naturally the two came together. Storm went off to boarding school in the north west where her Art teacher, Jody Olen, introduced her to many mediums and techniques, and so her art passion grew. Having settled back home in Hoedspruit after school, Storm works in the local community teaching children art. Her father always explained that conservation is not just the work on the ground but also teaching the people around us to love and appreciate animals, which she does through Art. She hopes to bring positivity to these children’s lives through art. Storm primarily works with oils but loves to experiment with different mediums.