Wildlife Art FOCUS

If you are a passionate artist, an art lover, need a career break, want to experience the African Wildlife in an artistic approach or just escape and enjoy the tranquillity that only nature has to offer....the wildlife art course is the ideal gap year placement!

Off Beat Safaris was established in 1989 and Off Beat game farm was purchased in 1996. The reserve is situated in the heart of the African bush. The majestic Northern Drakensberg Mountain range forms the backdrop to the reserve, which is to the west of the world renowned Kruger National Park. This artistic getaway is situated 12km from the town of Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Wildlife Art Course

The Wildlife Art course is structured to enable you to appreciate the miracles of creation in nature, enrich your knowledge and to unleash the artist within. Gap year volunteers of all levels of experience are welcome. The emphasis is on offering a unique African bush art experience where the focus will be on:

• Observing, painting and sketching wildlife in their natural surroundings
  
  
• Art classes teaching you to capture mammals, reptiles, birds, plants and other creature images on paper
  
  
• Art sessions and practical exercises encouraging you to develop and improve your artistic talents
  
  
• Awakening and developing the artist in you by using your creative instinct

Artistic mediums that are used: pencil, ink, charcoal and watercolours.

The Wildlife Art course is geared towards a relaxed outdoor life style where people and wildlife mix freely. Taking part in our artistic getaway is a wonderful opportunity to meet different people from different cultures and share their art styles, thoughts, ideas and experiences.