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22 Aug

Abundance of Startled Starlings - 2024

Hundreds of starlings have been landing in the early evening in a willow tree beside our house. I thought I would have some fun photographing them. With my camera set to capture the movement I positioned myself beside the paddock gate. I banged the gate shut and photographed as the abundance of startled starlings took […]

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22 Aug

Earth and sea meet the sky - 2024

I feel these 3 pieces of pottery I have thrown and glazed not only represent my developing skills as a potter but also the fun I have experimenting with glaze combinations. The contrast in colours represent a landscape of earth and sea meeting the sky.

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22 Aug

Red earth, green shoots (2024) - 2024

I have lived below the Drury foothills for nearly three decades and has been photographing the earthworks occurring on the largest flood-plain in Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland since they began in 2020. Her works inspired by how these man-made and inevitable developments were manifesting in the landscape and attempting to reconcile a residents’ connection with the new […]

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22 Aug

Walking in Autumn Rains - 2024

A canvas print of a triple exposure of a fellow club member walking in drizzly rain on a country road surrounded by beautiful Autumn colour

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22 Aug

Pick Me - 2024

A beautiful bed of Tulips caught my eye at Eden Gardens, a drizzly shower had just past so there was some lovely raindrops on the blooms and this one stood out above the rest. I have printed this image on canvas.

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22 Aug

Standing Tall - 2024

A beautiful field of Sunflowers with one standing tall above the rest and a lovely contrast of the clear blue sky. I chose to print this on canvas. .

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22 Aug

The Enigmatic Fox - 2024

The fox is a creature that is often associated with cunning, adaptability, and the mysteries of the wild. The fox’s ability to adapt to various environments and its reputation for cleverness make it a potent symbol of survival and intelligence. This realistic painting invites the viewer to delve into layers of symbolism while appreciating the […]

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22 Aug

Coromandel Cornucopia - 2024

The Coromandel is renowned for its pristine beaches and thriving marine ecosystem. This painting reflects this connection, with elements of the ocean seamlessly woven into the composition. It invites viewers to explore the rich abundance that the region has to offer and depicts a cornucopia overflowing with the regions produce, and symbolises the interconnectedness of […]

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22 Aug

Winter Solitude - 2024

In the heart of Winter, when the world is draped in a pristine white blanket, nature transforms into a mesmerising canvas of serenity and silence. This artwork portrays a tranquil forest scene, where the delicate interplay of snow and light invites viewers on a contemporary journey through a Winter wonderland.

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22 Aug

Garden Frenzy - 2024

Flowers in my garden

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