User:Anngadd

I am an artist and the author/illustrator of 16 published books.

ART: Born in South African in 1958, I studied Graphic Design and later gave up a career in advertising to become a full-time artist. My first solo exhibition was held in 2003 was at the AVA and entitled ‘Palindromes and Popular Icons.’ A play on words has been a constant theme in my work, as she explored various styles and mediums. Through the 'Sheep Series' of work I have become one of South Africa’s most popular artists. My work can be viewed at over 20 galleries across South Africa, as well as in the UK, Germany and New Zealand. The quirky ‘sheep’ or ‘ewe’ paintings, examine all aspects of life, with particular emphasis though on business/the corporate world. Clients include many corporations, a hotel in Ireland as well as private individuals locally and abroad. I have exhibited in South Africa, New Zealand, England and Italy. Most popular quote: “We are the canvas and, as such, are both the creator and the creation.” From the preface of The Collector’s Guide to Art and Artists in South Africa.2002

BOOKS: I have written/illustrated the following books:

1.	How to make an income from art – Turning your passion into profit, How To Books, Oxford, UK, 2012 2.	Ewe at Work – Sheep get down to Business, Create Yourself, Cape Town, 2012 3.	Wine a bit and Ewe will feel better, Gateway Publishers, Sark, 2011 4.	Making Your Art Work – A guide to making an income from art in South Africa, Create Yourself, Cape Town, 2010 5.	What went wrong with Mr Right? Findhorn Press, UK 2009 6.	The Ambitious Sheep, Create Yourself Cape Town, 2009, reprint 2012 7.	The New Ewe Create Yourself Cape Town, 2009 8.	Climbing the Beanstalk - The Spiritual truths in Fairytales Findhorn Press, UK 2007 9.	A-Z of Habits Findhorn Press, UK 2007 10.	Life with Ewe, Create Yourself Publications, Cape Town, 2007, 11.	Finding Your Feet – How the soles mirror the soul Findhorn Press, UK 2006 12.	The Girl who bites her nails and the man who is always late – What our habits reveal about us. Findhorn Press UK, 2006 13.	Healing Habits, Kima Global Cape Town, 2003 14.	Boardsailing in South Africa, Struik Publishers. 15.	Two cartoon books - self-published 16.	Two educational books (Gr1 and Gr2) illustrated for Hodder and Stoughton