First day at Kusile Montasorie, I was offered a piece of paper and an old Blossom Margarine tub, filled with an array of colorful pastels; it was love at first sight. From pre-school, right up to matric I was obsessed with creating, expressing myself and capturing life through color and paper. Pencil sketches and water color became my mediums of choice – although they were only put to work for art examinations and friends’ birthday cards. After gifting yet another family member, I finally decided to take the leap and start my own business – ‘Aqua Marie Artistry