About Me

Meet

Henriette van Eeden

Lover of Light, Art, Food and all furry things

Born in Bethlehem in the Free State, I spent most of my childhood on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, until eventually settling in the beautiful Lowveld.

For the past 10 years I’ve had the privilege to enjoy farm life and currently also manage a Macadamia Farm just outside White River.  I’ve always loved the outdoors, but here the abundance of wildlife, birds and scenery has truly become my inspiration and focus.

I revel in the simplicity and authenticity of working with the earth and my dream here is to live not only a creative life, but a life of curiosity, self-sufficiency and awareness.  You can also follow my private Instagram account for more on farm life!

Surrounded by my animals – geese, chickens, ducks (most of which have names by now!), my cat, dog and horse – I am happiest.  I am also proud mom of a beautiful son who luckily shares quite a few of my idiosyncrasies and sense of adventure! 

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History

Where it all began

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Not so long ago...

…I watched a youtube video that insired me to buy my first set of pencils and the love affair began.  I had already been a professional photographer for a few years, but something in me longed to draw.

Then I evolved...

…and moved on to Pastel Pencils.  Suddenly it clicked, I had found my medium and I started exploring nature around in me – with every drawing I learn and discover something new. 

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Follow my Farm Life

Want to know more about the day to day of running a madhouse….I mean farm… #lowveldfarmgirl