My name is Celia van Niekerk, I am a South African Pet Portrait Artist and Photographer.

I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember and hold a Diploma in Art & Design. I have been a professional photographer and the proud owner of Celia van Niekerk Photography for the past 17 years, but due to a shoulder problem, I had to hang up my camera in 2020 for a while. So, I decided to pursue a career in Art. I picked up my camera again at the end of 2023, missing photography greatly, and is available again for family and pet portrait photo shoots.

I regard myself to be very blessed to be able to lead such a joyous and creative life; I am thankful to the Lord for giving me the talents and means to do so and I am striving to make it my purpose to spread the Joy of the Lord through my art.

Realistic coloured pencil pet portraits are my speciality. I do however draw the occasional people and family portraits too. I work predominantly in coloured pencil or graphite pencil.

You are most welcome to browse through my website to learn more about me and my pet portraits and photography.

Looking forward to hearing from you!