ABOUT the Artist

Ilse Kleyn started to draw since her hands could hold a pencil. She is actually the third generation on her mother's side who shows great artistic talent.

After High School, Ilse started a career in the South African Police Force as a Police artist drawing wanted criminals, stolen goods, designing pamphlets, posters ect. This was the environment where she learned most about portrait studies.

She only started painting with acrylic late in the 1990's, doing small projects only for family and friends. Ilse soon discovered the magic of painting in oil and never looked backed.frican Police Service, Ilse persued her dream and started painting full time in 2006.

Ilse Kleyn's work can be viewed in various galleries in and around  Cape Town, South Africa.  Her work can also be viewed on her own website : www.artofkleyn.co.za