Hand-Painted Art with a Purpose

Are you searching for the perfect greeting card or a unique piece of artwork to brighten your home, but haven’t found quite the right one? In my Antwerp studio, I hand-paint one-of-a-kind cards, prints, and paintings designed to add colour and inspiration to your space or bring joy to someone you love.

I’m Tharien, a passionate watercolour artist and retired physician originally from South Africa, now living in Belgium. My love for helping others has always been an important part of my journey. From 2019 to 2022, I served as the Target Program Chair for FAWCO, supporting fundraising for S.A.F.E., a project of Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania. Since then, I have donated all proceeds from my artwork to supporting Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania and helping further the tertiary education of the Hope girls.

When I’m not painting, I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with my husband, our children and their partners, and our granddaughters, as well as serving as President of AWC Antwerp.

Continuing Support Through Art

I am committed to using my art to support the tertiary education of girls residing at the S.A.F.E. House of Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania. The cost of supporting a student at a college or university ranges from $1,500 to $2,000 per year. With your support, we can help these young women pursue their dreams and build brighter futures.

In addition, I supported the FAWCO Foundation Education Award: Women in STEM, a $4,000 scholarship for women and individuals who identify as women studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, with a contribution of $1,000 during the 2024–2025 grant cycle.

My current goal is to help fund the redevelopment of the website for Hope for Girls and Women Tanzania.

Explore and Support

Browse my hand-painted greeting cards and prints, find a piece that speaks to you, and you’ll have it within a week. If you don’t see something you want, please contact me and we can discuss a custom item.

The Classic Collection

Browse my hand painted greeting cards and prints, find a piece that speaks to you and you’ll have it within a week. If you don’t see something you want, please contact me and we can discuss a custom item.

Explore the Classic Collection now and gift yourself or someone you love a lovingly hand-painted piece of art. By doing so, you will also help make the world a better place for these young girls.