About us
Gaelle grew up in South Africa and with two artist
grandmothers, one of whom studied in Germany, painting and drawing came
naturally to her. This was encouraged first at school and later at
University in Pietermaritzburg.
In 1982 after extensive travel she settled in Europe, which
gave her the chance to further her studies in London where she completed a
Foundation Course at the Byam Shaw, and a B Tec in General Art and Design at
Kensington and Chelsea College. Her strong ties and regular trips to Africa
inspire her work.
Gaelle shows a varied interest in subject matter, with a
keen eye for the designs of nature and her innate curiosity this leads her
to constantly experiment with different mediums and techniques, which is
reflected in her paintings. Many of which hang in private collections in
Europe, South Africa and the USA.
Visit her website
Gaelle
Hamp-Adams Gallery »
We both feel at home in Africa and yet are still in awe of
the vast expanse of that continent and all that it has to
offer the creative spirit. We would like to share this with
you and invite you to join us. Our Painting Safaris are an
exclusive chance for artists of any level, experienced or
aspiring, to savour the beauty, excitement . . . and
peace of Africa at a pace which allows you to appreciate the
smallest detail. Our objective is to meet the local
people, observe the wildlife, seek new vistas, paint at
every opportunity, and simply enjoy ourselves. Come with us
on a Painting Safari Holiday. The next Workshop starts late
October 2008 followed by another in January 2009. See
Schedules: Day by day...
Barbara Jane (BJ) grew up in East Africa where the
Indian Ocean, the Ruwenzoris, Kilimanjaro and Lake
Victoria were her childhood homes. Her father, Royston
Boulter built the last stages of the famous ‘Lunatic
Express’ railway line to the Mountains of the Moon. He
was an engineer, an artist, and a cartoonist for the
then East African Standard. BJ pursued a career in film
as art director, then line producer. This took her all
over the world, eventually giving her the chance in 1985
to return to her home country Tanganyika, now Tanzania.
She settled in East Africa producing TV commercials and
short films with international film crews, taking them
on film and photo safaris and managing
their every artistic and logistic whim. This gave her
further opportunity to explore every corner of this part
of Africa so rich in wildlife, people and unforgettable landscapes.
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