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26 Jun

Resting - 2025

It is a sculptural piece in human form with a peaceful and restful outlook. It is made with brown clay and has been through two firings without applying any glaze on its surface.

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26 Jun

Joys of Motherhood first child - 2025

This is how i felt as a first time mum full of hopes and dreams sleep when baby sleeps life was hard but simple. This piece is on a A4 size paper with charcoal and graphite pencils.

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26 Jun

Matua Whenua - 2025

This is a a4 size drawing of an elder of the land taking care of New Zealand this is how I imagine he would look.

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26 Jun

Motherhood fifth child - 2025

The overwhelming exhaustion of a solo mother of five showed this picture depicts this. This is made with paper and charcoal and graphite pencils.

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26 Jun

The Sounds - 2025

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.

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26 Jun

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.

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26 Jun

Evening Mist - 2025

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.

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26 Jun

Rovinji - 2025

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

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26 Jun

Fishing Village - 2025

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, […]

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26 Jun

APPLES - 2025

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.

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