Onthatile Mahupela is only ten years old, and a learner at Avanté Primary but he is a world-class artist at heart.
Onthatile is an inspiration for his fellow learners at school and can copy a picture from anything and make it look like the original.
He’s been drawing for as long as he can remember. His 12-year-old brother taught him the basic techniques of drawing and ever since he hasn’t been able to stop drawing. Onthatile told the Herald that his favorite drawings are with pencils, but he loves to make coloured drawings of Dragon Ball Z animations. His most recent drawing had the whole school amazed, as he draw a picture of Nelson Mandela.
“I saw his picture in my study material and decided to draw it,” said Onthatile.
His big dream is to one day become a famous artist or a doctor. For now he only wants to inspire other people to make use of their talent.
“I would like to thank my brother for his inspiration and for always believing in me,” said Onthatile.
Onthatile told the Herald that he will keep on drawing until someone discovers his talent, until then he gladly gives tips and inspiring words to his fellow students.
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