We believe creativity is something we are all born with. At Wilde Watercolour, we create thoughtfully designed, self-guided experiences that help people discover the wonder of South African wildlife — whether they're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or rediscovering a lifelong passion.

Every experience is an invitation to slow down, be present, and find the quiet joy of creating something that's genuinely your own. Just as importantly, every collection is designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for the incredible wildlife that makes South Africa so unique.

We believe that connection is the first step toward conservation. For every Endangered Species design sold, R5 goes toward conservation — a small act, repeated often enough, becomes something meaningful.

Wilde Watercolour began with a simple but deeply held belief: creativity is not a talent reserved for the few. It is something we all carry within us.

Founder Anneri de Wilde has spent her life surrounded by South Africa's extraordinary wildlife. As a wildlife artist, she has always believed that art and conservation are closely connected. When people truly see an animal — its beauty, its character, its vulnerability — they begin to care about its future.

During the reopening after COVID, Anneri began introducing people to simple, self-guided painting experiences. Time and again, people who insisted they "weren't creative" discovered something unexpected. Given the opportunity, they found themselves painting, relaxing, and enjoying the process far more than they thought possible.

Those moments became the foundation of Wilde Watercolour.

What started as a small pilot project has grown into a business built around a simple idea: creative experiences are not a luxury. They are an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and rediscover a part of who we are.

Gwen Chudleigh grew up surrounded by art and nature. Home-schooled by Anneri, lessons rarely stayed inside four walls. They happened in gardens, on walks, and occasionally high in the branches of a tree. Creativity, curiosity, and a love of the natural world were never separate subjects — they were simply part of everyday life.

While Anneri's passion lies in creating meaningful artistic experiences and sharing South Africa's wildlife with others, Gwen is driven by the systems that bring those ideas to life. She designs the processes that keep Wilde Watercolour running — from production planning and quality control to the website you're reading today.

Together, they combine creativity with structure, vision with organisation, and imagination with practical problem-solving. It's this balance that allows Wilde Watercolour to continue growing while remaining true to its purpose.

At Wilde Watercolour, we don't simply create products — we create creative experiences that inspire you to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and experience the beauty of South African wildlife in a meaningful way.

Whether you discover us while enjoying a coffee at one of our partner venues or spend a quiet afternoon painting at home, every Wilde Watercolour experience is designed with the same purpose: to make creativity feel accessible to everyone.

We believe creativity has the power to do more than produce something beautiful. It helps us slow down, be present, connect with the people around us, and see the natural world with fresh appreciation. When we pause long enough to truly notice the wildlife that surrounds us, we begin to care about protecting it — which is why conservation is woven into everything we do.

Wilde Watercolour is not just a product. It is an invitation — to slow down, to create, and to connect with the wild places and creatures that make South Africa extraordinary.

We are glad you found us.