The overwhelming exhaustion of a solo mother of five showed this picture depicts this. This is made with paper and charcoal and graphite pencils.
Towering cliffs rise sheer from the dark still waters invoking a feeling of quiet hush. the sound of nature is hushed but alive; the distant call of seabirds and the whisper of wind through the narrow passes invigorating the soul.
SPRING IN A QUIET HILLY PLACE - 2025
The hills rise gently, layered in soft shades of green, their curves still holding the hush of winters retreat. The light spills over the crests like liquid gold . A narrow path winds through the meadow, where the grass is thick with new growth and speckled with early wildflowers.
Evening settles slowly, and with it, the mist rises- thin at first, like a breath held between day and night. It unfurls across the landscape in quiet waves, cloaking, sea,fields, woods, and winding paths in a gauzy veil of silver blue.
Rovinji( often mistakenly referred to as “Rovinja”) a beautiful Croatian town with Italian charm. Until WII it was part of Italy hence it still retains its character and architecture
Nestled between rugged cliffs and the restless sea, this painting captures the timeless charm of a Cornish fishing village. Weathered stone cottages with slate roofs huddle together along narrow, winding lanes that lead down to a small working harbor. Fishing boats rest gently on the tide, their reflections shimmering in the calm water. Lobster pots, […]
A classic still life of apples features a simple yet elegant arrangement In a basket softly lit from one side to create gentle shadows.. The apples’ smooth skin reflects the light subtly, emphasizing their round form and natural beauty. The background is muted, allowing the vivid colors of the apples to stand out.
Ray sits at the table after a long day. Little Arlo joins him as quick as a flash “poppa is home”. There is no time to change from his bright attire. I draw them as to save a warm moment. On the table muka is being extracted from harakeke growing in our garden, with a […]
This piece gives you the opportunity to hang 3D or 2D. I have used two canvas and joined them together to make a treasure box, which celebrates the significance of the beautiful pink and white terraces, the Moa and Huia. Today’s eyes only get to see these in pictures or bird anatomy in a museum. […]
Myrtles hair is flowing like a rebellious river, it drags along the floor and almost escapes the painting. This is a fun painting, a portrait of Myrtle with that upside-down feeling, the feeling that the world is alittle crazy and you might just want to hide under a chair. FRANKLY upside-down down
