Jo-Anne Pentz is a Cape Town based artist inspired by her surroundings to create art.  She enjoys creating art, photography and traveling. The sheer beauty of wildlife and people are dear to her. All these interests are reflected in her art.

Jo-Anne’s art journey started late in life.  She has learnt her skills from attending parttime courses, art lessons and workshops.  Recently retired from mechanical engineering she focuses her attention on her artworks.

She loves the beauty and vibrancy of Cape Town and South Africa, its people, animals and it’s diverse culture. She refers to her art as “moments in time” as many exhibits are done en plein air or from her own photographs.  Referencing her photographs allows her the opportunity to relive the sights and smells, emotion, culture and beauty of special moments.  Jo-Anne’s preferred medium is oil painting.  Her favorite genre is figures.

Jo-Anne is based in Cape Town, South African where she is a member of various art societies.  She is currently chairlady at Constantiaberg Art Society.  She exhibits regularly in group exhibitions at the Richard Crowie Hall, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and various venues in and around Cape Town.  Her works have been sold to private collectors.