Lourens van Wyk is an aspiring young artist, but his path to this point did not start in this direction.

In 2012, after he finished school in the small town of Parys, in the Free State (South Africa) ,  he started his tertiary studies in Cape Town at The Animation School, he was determined to make it as a animator and he dreamt of going overseas and pursuing his talent at a well-known company, he wanted to see his name in the credits after a movie.

Sadly, in his second year in Cape Town , his father, the artist, Ben van Wyk became very ill. Lourens had to return home, to Parys, to support his mother and father during this difficult time.

He started helping his father in the art studio during his weakest times, but now that he had left his studies, he had to find something to spend his time on and to build a life around. Eventually he picked up the paintbrush and discovered his talent and passion for a brush, paint and a canvas.

He started spending late nights and long days at a time painting alongside his father and now, still very early in his adult life, he discovered his true calling in life and is fast at work at building his own name and style.

He pays tons of attention to detail and strives for perfection and photorealism. 

His talent stretches far and wide – He loves a challenge and taking on something new!

His great love lies in Portraits and Wildlife for all their detail, he enjoys putting his own, modern and unique twist on some pieces. He has also completed stunning modern pieces and landscapes. The way he captures the details on a car, truck or bike is quite a thing to see.  

He is building on his business and brand, alongside his wife and two young kids. This family run and owned business is a dream come true for the couple. It gives them the freedom to chase their dreams and watch their kids grow at the same time.

Follow and support this young artist on his path to success…