At was born on 23 Desember 1949, in Kroonstad. 

He spent most of his childhood travelling between towns in the Orange Free State region, as his father was a teacher and he had to perform his duties at various schools.

He matriculated at Menlo Park High School in Pretoria, after which he completed studies in Drama. He is well known for numerous projects in the performing arts, but At loved painting since he was a child, even though he never had any formal training. He is an artist by heart and that’s why At has been painting for longer than he has been acting.

Paintings created by At in oil mediums are very rare and a sought after collection by various art lovers and investors alike. Although painting in acrylic medium currently, At is used to working in various mediums and paints landscapes, harvester scenes of the Cape, District six scenes and seascapes – thus explaining his great love for the people and various regions of the Cape. The use of vibrant color and the impression of freedom that is reflected in his work is evident of At’s care free –personality.

He is truly one of the very few artists that enjoy’s interacting and connecting with people by personally attending public exhibits where he loves to stand and paint his favorite subjects.