Elsa’s art is an extension of herself and through her art she has been able to channel her emotions and life experience to grow as a person within herself.

My main genres are Wildlife, Symbolic Realism, Emotionally Expressive Portraits, and Nude Studies, with my medium of choice being acrylics. I am, however, well-versed in many genres and media.

Since completing my BA in Fine Art at the University of Pretoria in 1980, I have taught art at various high schools and technical colleges, held various one-person and group exhibitions, and taught private art classes to both Children and Adults. After several years of teaching, I gave it up to devote myself entirely to painting, offering classes only every so often. I have completed an Art Therapy course as well and would like to assist people in rediscovering their own creativity and experience it as a healing process.

On painting animals, I am humbled by their presence every time I see them, by their spirit. Their unique beauty and individuality. My ultimate aim is to depict them in their natural state, totally unaware of an onlooker. Each painting is seen as a tool to communicate emotion.

This energetic artist is passionate about life, people, nature, and colour, and wants to make a difference through her paintings. She would like to touch people’s souls and connect with them on a deeper level, bringing healing and freedom. Elsa’s main genres are Wildlife, Symbolic Expressionism, Emotionally Expressive Portraits, and Nude Studies, with her medium of choice being acrylics. She also integrates textures and different mixed media.

Elsa Cornelissen grew up in the small town of Prieska, on the south bank of the Orange River, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. After completing her studies at the University of Pretoria, she moved to Hartbeespoort, North West Province, South Africa, where she still runs a full-time studio. Elsa has two beautiful daughters and enjoys the outdoors.

Paintings are also available at selected galleries worldwide, or you can contact Elsa for more information.