ZEBRA JUMPED UNDER THE MOON" BY DAVID KUIJERS IN CAPE TOWN

The Zebra jumped under the Moon" by David Kuijers was painted in . It is a landscape scene incorporating a whole host on interesting aspects throughout the piece all put together in a very modern but quite classic feel. Painted in oils, it is a relatively large work measuring x x 25. It would be really awesome situated in the entrance hall of a grand house or a really nice talking piece over a fire or feature wall. A bit about the artist: David Kuijers was born in Vanderbijlpark in of Dutch immigrant parents. His father was a part -time artist who painted under the pseudonym, B Arteld.  Surrounded from a very young age by art materials and books, especially a pile of Walter T.Foster's "How to ….."Manuals, art was always going to be a part of his life. In , he followed his brother (presently a graphic designer in Holland) into the Art, Music  and ballet school in Pretoria. He completed his schooling there in with a distinction in graphics and the "Best Painter" award for that year. In he went to Cape town for the first time on board a troop train bound for Youngsfield Military Base. Disgusted with the mentality and the attempt to subvert common sense, he absconded after 3 months- with his first pay check . After 3 years he returned and completed his military service in an administrative position - ironically receiving an award for outstanding service. He spent as a mediocre and frustrated song writer. He entered the Cape Technicon the following year hoping to do a  diploma in Fine Art, but had to settle for graphic design as the former was discontinued.David Majored in illustration  and received a Merit Award for Graduating.  In he married Dina, a fellow student. After his studies he freelanced as a designer / illustrator  and printed greeting cards for gift shops and craft markets.. He regularly takes part in group exhibitions and has completed various commissions  some large commissions helped to ease the transition to a full time artist in . In a book on Cape Town, entitled "David Kuijers paints the town" was published..  David was featured in the November Garden and Home and a more recent issue of the Habitat.  He had a sell-out exhibition in April at the Hout Bay Gallery. In he worked with De Montford Fine Art, Britain, where he was included in their "Ultimate Collection" Series.  David is married with three children and lives in Greyton. A prolific world renowned artist, a David Kuijer's in a collection not only  is a great asset financially but is always very pleasant aesthetically too.