Nic was born in 1959 in Tweeling, a small town in the Freestate, South Africa. Nic finds inspiration in observing nature. He is a fulltime artist for the last 24 years. He sprecializes in paintings with warm colour scenes true to South Africa. Many private collections in South Africa, Canada, USA, England, Germany France, Belgium and Australia proudly represents his art. He also spelializes in wildlife paintings as well as sculptures.