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MEET THE MAKER

My name is Corinne Erasmus, and I'm a full-time artist based just outside Cape Town. The Happy Struggling Artist is a celebration of South Africa's incredibly diverse wildlife, specialising in unique art, gifts and collectables that encapsulate the unique spirit that this amazing country is known and loved for. Everything in this shop is hand-crafted by myself, often in partnership with my wonderful, carpenter husband, Alex.

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INTRODUCING: "LIFT-OFF"

...the busy little Kingfisher, and the last in a series of birds that I worked on in 2025.

Watch it come to life in my latest time-lapse process video.

Bespoke original and only 20 limited edition, fine art prints available in store!

Ooh, GIMME!

Let customers speak for us

from 167 reviews

Hi, it's been a great experience and had the best response when I had a bit of a problem ordering online. I'm delighted with it and this time next week it'll be on it's way to Australia and I'm looking forward to my son & daughter-in-law's response. Thank you. I've shown to friends & hopefully you'll get some more orders! :)

Jennifer

I bought two personalized Animal Alphabet Posters for my grandchildren. They are so unique and artistically done in a whimsical way! We all so appreciate the work that went into them.
Well done Corinne such a perfect gift.

Michele Brites

BEAUTIFUL WORK!! SO SPECIAL,SO MUCH ATTENTION TO DETAIL, XX RECIEVED WITH THE MOST LOVELY PACKAGING WITH A SPECIAL PERSONALISED MESSAGE XX
MY DAUGHTER LOVES IT FOR NURSERY XX

Debra Van der Merwe

I got the name painting for my grandson. He is 4 months old and when we show him is name he looks at it and he is very fascinated with all the animals and colours. He even laughs when we try and make the sounds of the different animals.

Karin

The personalized animal alphabet poster received is absolutely spectacular.

Jenny Gerber

A truly lovely concept which made a great gift and which will be enjoyed for many years

STUART RUSSELL

The Best. now my boy is
Forever with me

Anton Koen Jaffie

Hi I love your downloadable art!
Framed this one with a big classic wooden frame and it looks amazing in my study!

Juanita

Absolutely stunning ..
And with the framing it looks 👌

Robyn

Beautiful and with a personal hand written note inside, such a bespoke product and gift. Alphabet name

Paula Boettger

I bought one for my son’s room. The alphabet letters are stunning and so creative!!

Kayleigh Villet

Beautiful detail.

Anonymous

I am so happy with the beautiful poster for my grandson - the process was seamless and I am impressed with the turnaround time. THank you Corinne x

Colleen Swarts

Baie baie spesiaal. Wonderlike diens. Dankie

Denise Els

Thank you. My daughter loves it.

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UNIQUELY SOUTH AFRICAN FINE ART WILDLIFE PRINTS

  • Fight or Flight Fight or Flight

    Fight or Flight

    Fight or Flight

    R 3,200.00
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  • Lift off

    Lift off

    Lift off

    R 2,500.00
    R 0.00 R 2,500.00
  • Rhapsody in red Rhapsody in red

    Rhapsody in red

    Rhapsody in red

    R 2,500.00
    R 0.00 R 2,500.00
  • The Crown The Crown

    The Crown

    The Crown

    R 2,500.00
    R 0.00 R 2,500.00
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