About Davina

I grew up in the British countryside, surrounded by animals and my parents instilled in me a love of travel. I have had the amazing experience of living in both Brazil and South Africa with my husband. These places—and the people and animals I encountered along the way—have shaped the way I see and paint the world.

I have exhibited widely in galleries, exhibitions and art fairs across the UK and in Cape Town. I have been a finalist eight times at the Wildlife Artist of the Year, and have been lucky enough to win my category twice.

While living in Cape Town, I worked with artists in township communities and co-founded an exhibition space at Ikhaya la Langa.

After studying technical portrait training in London, and illustration at Edinburgh and Bournemouth, I returned to my own creative instincts—experimenting with colour, texture, and movement.

My current series celebrates the joy of everyday life: the energy of children, the loyalty of animals, and the quiet magic of nature, taking inspiration from my own life alongside my two small children, husband and family dogs Calvin and Leia.

Whether through a vibrant canvas or a delicate pencil sketch, my goal is to create moments of beauty and connection that I hope uplift both the viewer and the cause they support.