The self-taught young man is on a mission to tell his unknown story through his amazing artwork.
He gained such popularity amongst his peers that some paid him to draw for them.
Plaatjie uses pencil and fabric paint to make his portraits.
Left: Pumlani Plaatjie’s portrait of Uzalo actor Masoja Msiza, aka Nkunzi. Middle: Pumlani Plaatjie the portrait artist. Right: Portrait of his younger sister. Photos: SuppliedSource: UGC
Most of his portraits are from people in photos.
He sometimes uses oil to incorporate certain objects in his portraits.
He does not have a studio at the moment but he uses his tiny bedroom to produce powerful artworks.
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His mood always motivates the colours uses, with the exception of those artworks that have been ordered.
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