Choosing acrylics as her medium, Ina has become a well known and prolific professional artist. She has sold thousands of her print editions. A limited number of her original works can be viewed at various Cape art galleries. Her panoramic scenes are instantly recognizable and ideal mementos for visitors, both local and international.
Ina spent her growing years in the northern city of Kimberley and obtained a degree in Fine Art at the University of the Free State. She taught art at various Bloemfontein schools before migrating to the coast. She and her family currently live in picturesque Noordhoek. Ina has greatly been influenced by the French Impressionists and their colour theories. The starting point of her work is a strong composition. She studies a scene thoroughly from all viewpoints and in different times of the day before commencing to paint it. She loves portraying the continuous changing colours of the sea, cloud formations, as well as reflections in sunny vibrant colours. The human figure is always part of the scene, but in an unobtrusive way. The seagulls in flight are ever present. Her main reason for doing a painting is the sheer beauty of the scene. Ina has done over 60 scenes for her various print series. She has also done large originals and prints for hotels.