Art chose me - portrait artist

Dick said that his talent for portrait drawing is something he did not choose
Dick said that his talent for portrait drawing is something he did not choose

A 22-year-old portraitist from Serowe, Gabriel Alert Dick has revealed that his talent for portrait drawing is something he did not choose.

“It chose me and just came naturally.” he said matter of factly. “The first drawing of someone made me realise that this is something I can do out of passion and as a hobby.

Eventually through time, it turned into something I could make a living out of. I use graphite pencils and ink for my drawings,” the fine artist told Arts & Culture in an interview.

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