My name is Celia van Niekerk, I am a South African Watercolour 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. 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 a limited number of family and pet portrait photo shoots; I specialize in outdoor and lifestyle photo sessions for now! I only shoot part-time these days while painting full-time.

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 through my art.

I work mainly in watercolour, my preferred medium. I am however available for oil painting and coloured pencil commission too. I truly love painting portraits of pets and people!

Apart from being a full-time artist, I am also a part-time Theology student working towards my degree. Believe it or not, studying is my hobby…I am a serial-student.

You are most welcome to browse through my website to learn more about me and my paintings and photography. I do have a few original pieces of art for sale in my online store.

Looking forward to hearing from you!