Mekhala van der Schyff

 

My name is Mekhala and I am an Artist.

 

I currently work out of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, where I also conduct art lessons and workshops. My works are displayed in various galleries around the country.

 

I was born in 1975 in District 6, in Cape Town, South Africa. For as long as I can remember, I was drawing, and it seems that the ability to create images is my gift. My first 'professional' artwork was completed in the year 2000.

 

I completed a Graphic Design Course where I learnt a great deal about drawing, and developed a better understanding of the importance of light in studying photography. I am constantly learning and my most important lessons are the ones learned during the time spent working at my easel. I work with most all conventional mediums and specialize in portraiture. In my portraiture I try not only to portray natural beauty, but also emotions and desires, the aspects that lie within us all.

 

I live simply, with a great reverence for nature and a passion for art. But, I believe that all of life is art, therefore, my passion is living, and creating works of art is merely an extension of who I am. We are all born with unique, individual abilities or gifts - I will honour mine.