Studied Fine Art at the UNISA and has lectured at the same university where his book "The Found Art of Paint Making" was the handbook used on the course. He has also lectured at Oxford Brooks University and the Edinburgh College of Art. Herman has authored the book, "The Found Art of Paint Making" many International Artists, Universities and Art Institutions currently use this handbook. Herman has given workshops on paint making and all aspects of drawing and painting. His unconventional methods have shown great results for the students that he has trained. 

Herman has Exhibited in London, Oxford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bilston, Pretoria, Johannesburg.

His works are in private and corporate collections worldwide.