Francois Jooste

Francois Jooste (1967 -)
Francois was born 1967 in Delmas (Mpumalanga), he had no formal training but showed an early talent for drawing and painting. He moved to Pretoria in 1988. He won an art competition in 2001 with his first painting ever, he pursued his love of painting.
He was inspired by French Impressionist Monet and Munro and Nic van Rensburg from South Africa but believes that it is an God[0x1]s given talent.
Today, Francois is known for his figurative and floral works as well as portraits and commissioned artwork are proudly displayed by owners across South Africa.
He paints only in Oils and his subject matter varies widely ranging from Landscapes, Seascapes, Wildlife, Figure Studies, Flower Studies, Still Life, Steam Engines.