Our ArtistsFrom Mozambique
Escola Nacional de Artes Visiuais (National School of Visual Arts) 1. Alberto Abilio Zuane (who illustrated Section #16: Shaka’s Great Victory at kwaQokli Hill) was born on September 11, 1990. As a child in grammar school he delighted in making pen drawings in his class notebook of people who appeared in his textbooks. His teachers liked his drawings very much and encouraged him to become a professional artist. After seeking approval to study art from his mother (Arminda Simao Zuane) he met Carlitos who at that time was studying art at ENAV. With Carlito’s help, he enrolled at the Escola Nacional deArtes Visuais (National of Visual Arts) in Maputo where he is presently in his fifth year of study specializing in graphic arts. In 2008, he won the prize as the best third year student at ENAV and has been able to sell some of his works. His favorite subject in school is philosophy and he enjoys painting on cloth. He attempted to compose his own comic book dealing with karate at the age of 17, but did not follow through. This is his second project with DAP. After graduation (in 2011) he would like to become a professional graphic designer. He would like very much to go abroad for work and further study and can be contacted by telephone at 822727163 or by e-mail at albertozuane@yahoo.com
2. Armando João - the last of seven children born to João Manuel Matandalasse and Mariana Januario Pene. Born in Maputo, Mozambique on November 15th, 1993, Armando is presently a fourth year student at the National School of Visual Arts (ENAV) in Maputo specializing in graphic arts and expects to graduate in 2011. Upon finishing his studies he hopes to work professionally in animation and graphic design. This is his first assignment with Dan Aiki Publications, and when asked what he would do with his money, he said he planned to buy a bicycle.
3. Pascoal Bento Miguel Mbundi (the son of Bento Miguel Mbundi and Teresa João Kassouba) was born on April 20th, 1964 in the province of Cabo Delgado (Namgade Nyanga) in Mozambique where he completed his primary and secondary education. Being 100% Makonde (an ethnic group renowned for its sculptors and artists), it is not surprising that Mbundi developed a strong interest in the plastic arts. After completing a course in graphics at the Escola Nacional de Artes Visuais (1984-89) and participating in various national and international workshops, he went on to become an accomplished artist and wood carver. Among his many artistic accomplishments he notes his “emblem of the city of Pemba” which won him the first prize in an art competition in Beira in 1994. Moreover, in 1997 he won 2nd place in an International Competition sponsored by the United Nations (FUNUAP) in which 72 countries participated and in 1999 was selected to participate in a design workshop at the University of Makerere in Kampala, Uganda. The father of two children (Paulo and Ilda), Mbundi is one of those rare individuals who has managed to unite his vocation and avocation. That is, he has managed to survive through his art work alone. As the Art Director at Mozarte (Centro de Artesanto in Maputo) from 1997 to 2000, he designed the iron gate entrance to the building. From 2001 to the present he works as an artist at ASSEMA (Associação de Escultores de Arte Makonde) where he produces exquisite ebony carvings and does free-lance work for various Ministries and other Organizations.
Among his many artistic products one finds graphic illustrations (some of which appeared in the Iyolosho Magazine), ebony carvings, abstract paintings, posters, wall murals, business cards, signs, t-shirt print designs, ceramic pieces, decorative works, etc. The illustrations for this book, however, mark his first entry into the international market. Pascoal Bento Miguel Mbundi
4. Cando Saide Mussa - was born on August 11th, 1987 in Maputo, Mozambique and is the third of five children born to Saidi Maulidi Mussa and Fatima Kaunga. Unlike other artists contracted for this series, Candido is not an ENAV student; but rather completed his secondary education in Maputo at Quissemavota Secondary School specializing in Sciences and Biology. His interest in art, however, began at an early age; for from the age of 7 he liked to read comic books [e.g. Justiceiro, Bat Man, K-Man, Demolition Man, Spider Man, etc.] and not only imitate the drawings he encountered but also create original drawings of his own with his own story line. Surprisingly, he never illustrated anything with an African theme until this, his first project with DAP. He has been friends with Cassamu (the illustrator of ADA Book 5) for the past two years and credits him with valuable technical information and help in creating a more developed art form. His association with Cassamu has resulted in various projects like graffiti paintings for t-shirts, murals, etc. He is also presently studying animation with Cassamu. Candido has a great imagination and wants to make films dealing with conflicts between man and supernatural monsters. He also practices Capoeira, a sport he has been learning for the past 7 years without a teacher.
5. Cassamo Mussagy Molane (Section #22: The Coming of the Whites) was born in Maputo, Mozambique in 1986. Cassamo (the son of Maria Helena Molane and Mussagy Caná) defended his thesis in three-D animation at the National School of Visual Arts in Maputo where he specialized in graphic arts and is currently employed as a graphic artist with a company in Maputo. This is his third undertaking with Dan Aiki Publications. He can be contacted by telephone in Maputo, Mozambique at 829394071.
6. Ernesto Antonio Mondlane - Born in Maputo, Mozambique on February 15, 1990, Ernesto (a son of Antonio Mondlane and Lucia Macamo) is presently a student in his fourth year at the National School of Visual Arts (ENAV) in Maputo where he is specializing in graphic arts. Though Ernesto says he has been doing comic illustrations for the past 6 years, this is only his second effort at illustrating an entire book. He is very much interested in animation and upon graduation (two years from now), he hopes to find work as a professional graphic artist. He can be contacted by e-mail at ne.2graffitis@yahoo.com.br or by telephone at 258844073276.
7. Ernesto Pascoal (who illustrated Section #1: Invocation; Section #6: Shaka Slays a Mamba; and Section #24: The Death of Shaka) was born in Maputo, Mozambique on the 14 th of October 1985 to Patricio Pascoal and Maria Rosario, Ernesto is the fifth of seven children but is the only one in his family inclined to art. At the time of these illustrations, he was in his sixth year of study at the Escola Nacional de Artes Visuais (ENAV) in Maputo and though he specialized in the visual arts (which includes graphics, ceramics and textiles) he is most interested in painting and drawing. His first mentor in graphic design was his friend Helder and from there he continued his work alone inspired by various issues of Marvel Comics. He then met Cassamo Mussagy with whom he learned other valuable techniques. Ernesto also sites Peter Luco (a French artist) who taught him several new techniques for drawing comic books during a one month summer seminar at the Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center in both 2008 and 2009. In 2007, he obtained 2 nd place in a comic book competition sponsored by the Instituto Camões with his illustrations for violação de menores (violation of children), and in 2008 he placed third in the same competition with his rendition entitled viloencia doméstica (domestic violence). Upon graduation from ENAV in 2009, he secured employment with the PLURAL Editorial and Macmillan Editorial Houses. In addition to this, he does freelance art work. As far as the future is concerned, he says that one day he would like to become a film maker. His favorite pastime is watching movies and chilling with friends. He can be contacted by e-mail at Ernestopatriciopascoal@yahoo.com.br.
8. Francisco Antonio Mondlane - Francisco, the fifth and last son of Antonio George Mondlane and Lucia Ernesto Makamo. Francisco was born in Maputo, Mozambique in 1992 and his interest in art began at the early age of 7 when he delighted in drawing representations of people, houses and animals. At the age of 14 Francisco (whose photograph appears to the left) decided to follow in his brother Ernesto’s artistic footsteps and, at the age of 15, enrolled in the Escola Nacional de Artes Visuais (National School of Visual Arts) where he is currently in his third year of study. His favorite pastime is still painting portraits of people, houses, and animals and this is his first formal attempt at doing a graphic novel. In the future he would like to learn animation and become a professional illustrator. Among his other favorite activities he lists: going to church, skate-boarding, soccer, and watching movies.
9. Helder Narciso Mate – (who illustrated Section #2: Zulu Life and Culture, Section #3: The House of Zulu, and Section #11: Shaka Slays a Madman) was born on July 1 st, 1995 in Maputo. Son of Narciso Montinho Mate and Ana Jeremias Matussi, Helder is presently in his third year of study at ENAV specializing in ceramics. His interest in art began in 2006 when his uncle began to teach him how to draw. In the future he would like to become a famous artists. Among his favorite hobbies are soccer and Capoeira. He canbe contacted by phone at 874554918.
10. Jerónimo Gabriel – (who illustrated Section #17: Turmoil in the Land of the Nguni); Jerónimo dropped out of school in 2009 and thus no photo or biography is currently available.
11. Rejão de Carvalho - was born in Maputo, Mozambique in 1988. The son of David Carvalho and Maria Mufaniquiso, Rejão is presently a student in his fifth year at the National School of Visual Arts in Maputo where he is specializing in graphic arts. Though he says he has been doing comic illustrations for the past 3 years, this is only his second effort at illustrating an entire book. Compelled to support himself, his mother, and two younger sisters (aged 12 & 15), Rejão earns a living doing portraits from photos at $20 per portrait which he says he can do in 10 minutes. He also plays the guitar and piano to lift himself from occasional depression. Upon graduation, he hopes to find work as a professional illustrator and can be contacted by telephone in Maputo at 827189336.
12. Yazald Yassin Isufo Mandlate(who illustrated Section #5: Shaka’s Expulsion, Section #10: Shaka’s Innovations, and Section #15: The Death of Dingiswayo) was born in Maputo to Yassin Isufu and Antoia Roberto Flores on May 4 th, 1993. He is the last of three siblings and at the time of his illustrations was 16 years of age and in his fourth year of studies at the Escola Nacional de Artes Visuais (ENAV) of Maputo where he specializes in costura (textiles). It is only this year, he says, that he is beginning his studies of graphic arts and painting. When he was 8 years old he was impressed by various paintings he saw of several well known Mozambican artists like Malangatana, Peniciela and Naguib as well as those of his 24 year old brother, Armando. Two years later, at the age of 10, he began to do pencil drawings of note. He did this by copying images given to him by his brother. His mother noted his talent and strongly supported his desire to study art at ENAV. His ambition is to become a professional graphic artist and or animator and travel to many countries to display his talent. Among his favorite pastimes is playing soccer, chess and checkers.
13. Gilberto Muzilene Makave(who illustrated Section #8: Life with the Umthetwa; Section #12: Shaka Becomes King; Section #13 Shaka Forms an Army & Section #20: Zulu Celebrations) was born on July 23, 1985 and was the fifth child born to Elva Maria Timane (of Maputo) and Rodrigo Jozé Makave (of Gaza). At the time of these illustrations he was in his third year studying textiles at the ENAV in Maputo and hopes to become a professional upon graduation. He is also interested in traditional African music and plays drums, xigovia (made from a gourd), and mbira (thumb piano).
14. Edite Emia Cosme (who illustrated Section #21: Shaka’s Women), the daughter of Roberto Simone Cosme (of Manyakazi, Nyambane), was born on June 5, 1983 in Maputo and is the 7 th of 12 siblings (3 boys and 9 girls), 10 of whom were born to her mother Rebecca Jojo (from Gaza). She is presently in her fifth and final year at ENAV where she specializes in web design. From early childhood she was attracted to art and was taught to paint and draw by her parents and older siblings. Upon graduation she would like to continue with her studies and become an architect. In her spare time she enjoys painting, sewing, and traveling. Edite is married to a machinist and has a two year old son (Ivan) and a seven year old daughter (Isa). In addition to her studies she works at Britol on Saturdays, making brochures, folders, posters, etc. Prior to entering school she worked full time for Britol.
15. Luis Oficio(who illustratedSection #23: The Death of Shaka’s Mother), the son of Jozé Bernardo Combán and Arminda Numaio (both from Maputo) was born on July 2, 1988 in Maputo and is the 4 th of 6 siblings (3 boys and 3 girls). Luis is presently in is 4 th year of study at ENAV specializing in graphic arts. At the age of 12 he attended a “street children” school where he began his study of art. He abandoned that school in 2004 and in 2005 enrolled at ENAV. He had some difficulties at school, but due to his love of art he refused to quit. His only hobby is painting and drawing . After graduation he wants to dedicate his life to art.
16. Begildo Jozé(who illustrated Section #7: The Great Drought and Section #14: Shaka”s Rule) was born to José Langissco Nhacocome and Felismina Alberto in Nyambane on September 29, 1988. He is the 8 th born of 10 children and is presently in his 5 th year of study at ENAV where he specializes in graphic arts. He says he began drawing as a small child trying to represent on paper what he imagined and succeeded in creating his very own comic book before entering ENAV. In his spare time he likes playing the guitar, visiting friends and places, and listening to rock music. Upon graduation he would like to become a professional graphic artist and also do animation. In addition to this he would like to learn to play many different musical instruments.
17. Curgy Cassimo Nathú Jr.(who illustratedSection #19a: Shaka’s Wisdom & Justice; and Section #25:The Aftermath), the fourth of five children born to Curgy Nathú and Sussana Cándido (both from Maputo), was born in 1995 in Johannesburg South Africa. Curgy, when he made these drawings, was in his third year of studies at ENAV specializing in graphic arts. Born with a desire to create art,he says he is completely self-taught and says he began drawing with pen and paper when he was only two years old. In his spare time he enjoys watching movies, music and drawing. In the future he wants to become an artist and an architect. Although he considers himself to be Ronga, he asserts he has traces of Hindu blood. He can be by telephone contacted at 825593213 or 844485516.
18. Sadoque Domingos Nhabomba(who illustratedSection #9: Zulu Warfare and Section #19b: Shaka’s Wisdom & Justice) was born on January 12 th, 1990 in Maputo. The son of Domingos Nhabomba and Isabel Nhampassa (of Nyambane), he is the last born of three children and became interested in the art at age seven while watching his older brother draw. He is presently in his fourth year of study at ENAV specializing in graphic arts and, upon graduation, would like to work professionaly in this field.
19. Eduardo Dias (who illustrated Section #4: The Birth of Shaka) was born to Horacio Mavale and Filomena Eduardo on March 30, 1993 in Maputo. Though he has several half-brothers and half-sisters and is an only child. At the time of making these illustrations he was in his 4 th year at ENAV specializing in ceramics. Hebecame interested in painting at the age of 12 or 13 having been inspired by European painters. Upon graduation he would like to become a professional artist.
20. David Antonio Marrimee (who illustrated Section #19c: Shaka’s Wisdom & Justice); was born in 1992 in Maputo. The son of Isabel and Antonio Marrine, he is the last born of six siblings. At the time of making these illustrations he was in his fourth year of study at ENAV specializing in textiles. His interest in art began when he began drawing images of Christ at the age of 15. Those interested in utilizing his artistic talents can contact him by e-mail at deid_deknois@hotmail.com
21. Julho Mario Mathe (who illustrated Section #18: Zulu Expansion) was born in 1992 in Maputo. The son of Arlette Salvador Monjane (of Maputo) and Mario Julho Mate, he is the 4 th of 6 siblings. He is presently in his third year of study at ENAV specializing in ceramics. His interest in art began at the age of 10 when he observed his older brother drawing. In the future he would like to become an architect as well as an artist doing comics, animation, etc. He enjoys rapping and canbe contacted by telephone at 823750918.
From Guatemala 1. Elvis Orlando Jesus Mejia Tol – was born in Chichicastenango, Guatemala in 1996. One of ten siblings, all of whom have artistic talent, he would like to become a lawyer and a professional artist. Presently a first year student at INEP (Instituto Experimental Nacional de Educación Básica Daniel Garcia Barrios), Mouse Deer and Tiger was his first independent project with Dan Aiki Publications.
2. José Francisco Tecum Salvador (known to his friends as “Chepe”) - The third born of 9 siblings, Chepe was born in Chichicastenango (Guatemala) to Francisco Tecum and Sebastiana Salvador on March 26, 1991. Chepe is presently (2007) a student in the Escuela Normal de Educación Física where he has two years to go. Among his goals in life is the desire to be a Christian Hip Hop singer of repute.
3. Juana Lucrecia Mejia Tol (aka “Lucky”) was born in 1988 in Chichicastenango. The 5th born of 10 siblings, she graduated as a bilingual secretary from the Escuela de Sciencias Comerciales in 2008 and presently works as a promoter of community action in Chichi and other departments. In the future she would like to become a secondary school teacher. Her art experience comes largely from embroidering belts for her mother and from artistic instructions she received at the Pop Wuj Gallery when she was a child.
4. Pedro Tomas Mejia Tol – Born in 1990 in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Pedro (age 19) is presently a third year student at the Instituto Tecnológico (ITEC) where he hopes to obtain his Bachillerato in Computer Sciences. One of ten siblings, all of whom have artistic talent, he would like to become a systems engineer. He has completed two projects with DAP so far, both dealing with The Adventures of Mouse Deer.
5. Los Gemelos de Chichicastengo - While in Chichicastenango, Guatemal I was fortunate to obtain the artistic service of Miguel (below, right) and Juan Leon Cortez (below left), twin brothers who could (by their names at least) possibly be descendants of Don Juan Cortés (a 14 th generation direct descendant of the kings burned alive in Utatlán by Alvarado in 1524). Born in Chichicastenango in 1976, Miguel and Juan have become well-known local artists specializing in Kiché themes. They began their self-taught study of drawing and painting at an early age under the inspiration of their nahual indicative of wisdom and power. The artistic talent of the twins was first revealed to the outside world in 1994 when they were seen by visitors from Europe and the United States in their small studio in Chichicastenango. In 1999, while giving art classes (sponsored by the ADESGA Institute) to local children, they were visited by an associate of the Guggenheim Foundation that was greatly impressed not only with their instruction; but also with the artistic quality of their work. As a result the twins, with the collaboration of the foundation, founded the Academia de Arte Alfredo G. Suarez (a famous Guatemalan impressionist). Among their more recent projects one finds a number of exhibitions in the art galleries of Guatemala City. In 2002, they participated in an art competition sponsored by the Italian Dante Alghieri Society where they were awarded a prize for “Honorable Mention.” In the same year they participated in an international competition in Cambridge, Massachusetts where they also conducted a workshop. Moreover, in 2004 (the year of my second visit to Guatemala) they were selected as coordinators of the Gran Mural Histórico de Chichicastenango project, where the twins and their students painted scenes on the walls of the city’s Municipal building. With respect to education, Juan completed 11 years of schooling. Miguel, on the other hand, studied for 12 years and received a Bachelors degree in Technical Construction Drawing (Dibujos Técnicos de Construcción). Both twins have also received additional training through their participation in various conferences dealing with Mayan culture and they are presently being taught Mayan spirituality by a Mayan priest from San Pedro de La Laguna. In addition to painting and drawing, the twins also teach sculpture, ceramics and photography. Moreover, they made a video-film in the year 2000 that featured scenes from the Popol Vuh drawn by children from their academy. The twins are very open to working on projects with foreigners and the drawings in this text represent their first attempt at illustrating a book. Their e-mail contact address is: g-baitzat @ hotmail.com or corleon22@yahoo.com
Twins of Chichicastenango Gallery
6. Yonathan Tecum Salvador – Born in 1988, Yonathan is the second born of nine siblings to Francisco Tecum and Sebastiana Salvador. Yonathan (aka “Max”) presently teaches physical education at the Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta in the cantón of Chugüexá in Chichicastenango. He says he is a self taught artist using the internet and in the future would like to establish a television productions company. He can be reached by e-mail at yonathan.km@gmail.com.
7. Diana Lorena Mejia Tol - was born in 1998 in Chichicastenango. The youngest of ten siblings, she is presently in her first year of secondary school at the Escuela Comunal in Chichi. In the future she says she would like to become a decorative artist.
8..Yolanda Beatríz Mejia Tol – Born in 1993, “Yoli” is the eighth born of ten siblings. She is presently in her 6th and final year of study at ITEC in Chichicastenango. In the future she says she would like to become a mechanic or an electrical engineer.
From Madagascar 1. Ramiandrisoa Ratsivalaka Alban – Born in Antananarivo, Madagascar in 1963, Alban is a Malagasy artist who has been publishing his work for the last eighteen years. Especially known in Madagascar for his graphic novel illustrations, he excels in many other domains (from simple sketches to detailed scientific representations) as well. The representation of Dan Aiki in graphic novel form, he says, is his first international project. Alban is presently president of his own company, Soimanga Studio de Dessin and he can be contacted at Cité Analamahitsy – PO Box 7716 – 101 Antananarivo, Madagascar.
From the United States 1. April Love – born in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1965, April received her BBA (with a major in advertising) from Western Michigan University and her MS in Advertising from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University (Evanston, IL). April - whose interests include drawing, creative writing, and cooking - did the drawings for Creature Feats and some of the drawings for Animal Tails.
2. Charles Patrick Thomas Jackson – Born in Ypsilanti Michigan (1966), Pat graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower School in Decatur Illinois. He was a student at Northwestern University majoring in chemical engineering when he drew the illustrations for both the ADA III and ADA IV chap book. After graduation, he said, “he intends to use his artistic skills as an animator and/or professional cartoonist.” And “eventually would like to start a film company”. Pat also illustrated our workbook for Creatures Feets and some of the drawings for Animal Tails.
3. Djibrirou Kane – of Pulaar (Fulani) origin, was born in St. Louis, Senegal (1979). After completing his secondary educationin Dakar, he went on to receive his B.A. degree and Masters Certificate in English from the University of Gaston Berger in the city of his birth. A gifted self-taught artist, “Djiboukane” has completed several significant art projects and has participated in a number of group exhibitions one of which was at the National Art Gallery in Dakar. At the time he drew colored illustrations for ADA VI and VII he was an exchange student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he was taking courses in literature and art.
4. Jeoffrey Trimmingham - born in 1969, Jeoffrey is a native of Trinidad & Tobago who received his secondary education in Nebraska and Maryland. He has strong interests in African History and culture and illustrated the ADA II and ADA V chap book when he was a senior at Northwestern University studying art and mathematics. At that time (2009) he expressed his hopes of becoming a creative director or a commercial designer.
5. Kenneth M. Morris - A native of Paterson, New Jersey, Kenny Morris Jr. was educated at the Cleveland Institute of Art, Case Western Reserve Medical, and Montclair St. College. He is presently a medical illustrator and one of the founding members of the R.A.K. group, a New Jersey based advertising firm. He was our first illustrator, having illustrated the ADA I chap book.
From South Africa 1. Msizi Cele (which means “helper” in Zulu), the son of Jabulani Cele (of Highflat, kwaZulu-Natal) and Jabulile Mswazi, was born on May 12, 1992 in the township of Mlazi, KZN. The third born of five siblings, he has two brothers and two sisters. Inspired by the art of his older brother Sizwe, Msizi became interested in art at the age of 14 but only began formal art training at the BAT Center in Durban 5 months ago. Prior to enrolling there he had had approximately 2 years of print-making experience helping his brother Sizwe, an accomplished artist. He likes pencil work and portrait painting (See Msizi Gallery, on this site) and would like to become an international artist of repute. In his spare time he likes watching action movies on TV. He can be contacted by phone in Durban, South Africa at 0742432802
2. Mnguni Sphephelo (which means “you are safe” in Zulu), the son of Zwelisha Samuel Mnguni and Thami Silvia Zulu, was born on December 19 th 1990 in Umlazi township, KZN. He has one brother and one sister. He became interested in art at the age of three and this interest never stopped. Although he would be punished for drawing on the interior walls of his home, this did little to dampen his artistic enthusiasm. He was completely self-taught until April 2010 when he enrolled at the BAT Center (some five months ago). In his spare time he likes writing music, watching TV and playing soccer. Mnguni would like to become a professional artist and can be contacted in Durban by telephone at 0844931814.
3. Sthenjwa Hopewell, who has one younger sister,was born on August 18, 1991 in Botha’s Hill (near Pinetown), KZN to Derek Bongani and Remember. He became seriously interested in art in 2006 while in High School where he created works using pencils and colored pencils. He entered the BAT Center in April 2010 where he presently does portraits and landscapes (See Sthenjwa Gallery, on this site). In his spare time he likes to paint and look for girls. He can be contacted in Durban by telephone at 0747120698.
4. Ntuthuko Xulu (which means “to develop” in Zulu), the son of Petrus Xulu and Hlengiwe Cele, was born on October 10, 1981 in Macambine, KZN. The first born of three siblings, he became interested in art at age 12 when he began drawing cars and houses. His talent in this regard was of note and he decided to get formal training in art at BAT Center just two days before beginning his DAP graphic novel project. Ntuthuko is the father of two children: Olwethu (4 years old ) and Asavela (2 years old) and in his spare time he likes playing soccer and going to church. He can be contacted by telephone at 0723723514.
5. Brian Mthobisi Maphumulo (which means “he who calms” in Zulu), the first of five siblings born to Mandla and Nonkululeko, was born on September 8 th, 1988 in Imfume, South Coast KZN. Mthobisi’s interest in art clearly manifested at the age of 9 when he engaged in craft work with plastic and clay but only began his formal training in art at the BAT Center in April 2010 (just 5 months before beginning the DAP graphic novel project). Since 2001 (i.e. at 13 years of age) he makes portraits of people and landscapes for sale and now gets around 150 rands ($20) for each drawing. He can be contacted by telephone at 0718023738.
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