Wildlife, for the most part, is hidden; concealment is an essential component of survival for both predator and prey.

Through my art, I hope to reveal some of its splendour. I wish to bring to you the dramatic wildlife engraved on my memory and hope that the work as such will convince you that our strivings to preserve the wildlife of our planet must never cease.

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, taught private art classes to adults and children. After several years in teaching, I gave it up to devote myself fully to painting. My subject matter always derives from nature in the form of flowers, birds and fish in vivid colours.

For the past four years Elsa has successfully exhibited in America. She also has permanent exhibitions in Madrid - Spain, Plano - Texas, Marco Island and Vero Beach - Florida USA.

Elsa is internationally renowned and her work forms part of private collections all  over the world.