"I would never have thought that painting rocks would bring me so much joy, or that it would be something I’d actually be good at – rocks of all things?...but I was game to try… I purchased supplies and started with a few basic rocks. The ‘falling in love’ part of my rock art relationship kicked in almost immediately – I loved it, and it just grew from there."

Meet South African artist and rock painter extraordinaire, Desiree De Goede (@the_princess_layer). While her art is typically packed with vibrant colours, bold lines, and a touch of sparkle, she explores loads of different styles and techniques across both rocks and canvas. 

She says the key to leaping into creativity is simple... just DO IT! It's better to start somewhere then not start at all, and we so agree. Desiree is a self-proclaimed day dreamer and her boundless imagination is clear in everything she does.