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07 Jul

The Deep Calls - 2025

Inspired by the depths of the ocean and the scripture “Deep calls to deep” (Psalm 42:7), this piece invites the viewer into a space of stillness and mystery. Layers of acrylic and ink flow together to create a moody, immersive underwater world, capturing the subtle movement and shifting light beneath the surface. Rich textures and […]

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07 Jul

Trinity - 2025

Trinity draws inspiration from Celtic knot patterns, symbolising the deep interconnectedness of humanity. Though we may appear different on the surface, at our core we are fundamentally the same. The spiky cacti offer a quiet commentary on the world leaders who choose aggression over harmony, a stark contrast to the unity embodied in the form. […]

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07 Jul

The Fab Three - 2025

‘The Fab Three’ is a series of monochromatic underpaintings with glazes. The paintings celebrates beetles, an often-overlooked yet vital member of our planet’s ecosystems. Each painting begins with an underpainting rendered in rich burnt umber. This subtractive technique using a single earthy hue enabled me to deeply explore the intricate textures of the beetles exoskeletons […]

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07 Jul

The Fab Three - 2025

‘The Fab Three’. At the heart of the third painting in the series lies a monochromatic underpainting of a magnificent Jewel Beetle, rendered with exquisite detail. Each curve and facet of its iridescent shell, every delicate antenna, is brought to life through a rich tapestry of single colour tones. But the narrative truly unfolds with […]

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07 Jul

The Fab Three - 2025

The Fab Three, The second painting in the series of the Fab Three, begins with a burnt umber monochromatic underpainting, establishes a robust and earthy foundation for the cucumber beetle. This layer imbues the creature with a suprising gravitas and presence, far removed from a simple pest. It hints at the beetles connection to the […]

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07 Jul

VASE AND FLOWERS - 2025

Oil on canvas

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07 Jul

Still life with tools - 2025

A scene from my workshop.

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07 Jul

Memories - 2025

Dry point etching of a long lost Pukekohe icon!

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07 Jul

Relax - 2025

Intaglio. Zinc plate etching

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07 Jul

Seaside relaxing - 2025

Lino cut reduction

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