New Zealand fantail - the Piwakawaka - 2024
As every photographer knows, fantails are notoriously hard to photograph, due to the fact that they are constantly on the move, as they flit and dart amongst the trees and shrubs looking for insects to consume. Most days, many silvereye birds will visit my home and sometimes the odd fantail or two will pass through. […]
The Pied Shag - Karuhiuhi - 2024
Since I have taken an interest in photographing birds – I have paid a visit to the Western Springs Wildbird Sanctuary on a few occasions in recent times. On one of these occasions I happen to come across this Pied Shag sitting on a rock. The rock is situated in the Western Springs Te Wai […]
The Crooner on Queen Street in Auckland City. - 2024
Last year, during the FIFA Women\\\\\\\’s World Cup Football – I decided to have a look at the buskers on Queen Street. I came across this guy who was looking very resplendent in his striking attire and his many pieces of dazzling jewellery. He sang soulfully and tenderly to his great many random admirers on […]
this is a fantail and a weta on a totra post it is very realistic of a country sene it is a stand alone peice
Two tuis on a flax stem made out of stainless and copper. It has two pennys to hold it on the wall and is soaked in bees wax
Grape vine made out of copper and steel – has old penny it’s to hang
Waitemata - Auckland Harbour View - 2024
Many layers of watercolour were laid down to achieve the depth, colour and details of the abundant flora and fauna depicted in this rendition of the view of Rangitoto from Takaparawhā, Bastion Point. The sheer opulence and richness of New Zealand’s natural heritage is astounding.
This framed watercolour and ink painting uses a single pigment to express the mystique that surrounds New Zealand’s flightless, night-time fossicker. The Kiwi deserves its iconic status as a symbol of our national identity.
This ink and wash work is executed in a single pigment upon cotton rag paper. The painting is mounted on a wooden board and then sealed with layers of shiny resin adding depth to the foggy, watery world of a West Coast lake. The painting depicts a single kotuku displaying the long, fine, and startlingly […]
3x3 Franklin Rebranded. - 2024
In 2010 it was decided that Auckland would become a super city . Three subdivisions-Wairoa, Pukekohe and Waiuku became the new Franklin. These 3 have 3 representatives. 3×3 make up the Franklin local board on the Auckland supercity Council. Jim Dean’s design inspired me to create replicas using recycled ties to be used as something […]
