I was born on 24 October 1973 in Roodepoort South Africa. I went to Primary School (Laerskool Roodepoort-Wes) in 1980. In 1987 I started High School at Hoërskool Roodepoort. I participated in sports like middle distance running and target shooting. I also sang in the school's choir and was a member of Die Voortrekkers (a cultural organisation). In 1991 I served as a leader on the school's student counsel and matriculated in the same year.

In 1992 I began my studies at the Vaal Triangle Technicon in Vanderbijlpark. I was still a member of Die Voortrekkers and helped with two camps for the Catherin Robsin orphanage in Vereeniging.

In 1995 I worked temporarily for Ingrid Hoffman a sculptor of Pretoria. Sun City committed her to create a new look for a hotel complex. I mainly helped with the painting of the roof panels.

In March 1996 I received my National Diploma in Fine Arts at the Vaal Triangle Technicon. I am at the moment freelancing and am doing illustrations for clusterhome developers and small businesses. I am also working with Corel Draw and learning more of the program day by day.

Some of my other interests are Aerobic exercising, the growing of Bonsai and Theatre.