Chikopo prints on canvas

This in turn can scare off visual artists who are beginners. However, that is not the case for Nlapkhwane-born visual artist, Tshepho Chikopo, who has taken over the streets of Maun by storm by changing the narrative from having ordinary drawings and painting to printing on canvas. Chikopo, who has over 10 years specialising mostly in pencil drawing, says he has lately put that on hold to focus on the profitable printing on canvas. And that has paid dividends for the 30-year-old visual artist as the move has even boosted his financial status.

In an interview with Arts and Culture, the talented artist said he has always had the zeal and passion for art from a tender age. He stated that when he finished his Form 5 he used his creativity for his side business so that he can be financially independent. Chikopo said after he completed his Form 5 studies he won small tenders to draw portraits used as token of appreciations for different events for government and private offices.