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05 Aug

Sea Glass - 2026

Sea Glass, Oil on Canvas, 2025 This painting explores the experience of surfing on New Zealand’s coast line. The piece depicts the moments after spending hours in the ocean, after which the mind is quiet and clear. Much like art, the water helps many of us return to the present moment in our busy lives. […]

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04 Aug

Chasing the Sun - 2026

This is an acrylic black and white painting on canvas that has been given a protective varnish finish. It is 40cm x 40cm. Deep in the dense forest the sun rays sneak through the trees and foliage.

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04 Aug

Spinning Around - 2026

This is an acrylic painting on a circular canvas. 30cm x 30cm. I have been working on ceramic inspired work this year. This one is to some extent geometrical however I have created softer shapes within it. It has been varnished for protection.

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04 Aug

As One Door Opens. - 2026

This is an acrylic on canvas painting, 40cm x 40cm. It has been protected by a varnish finish. It is inspired by old Italy architecture. Hopefully it allows you to imagine what is behind the door and how the people who live behind it might lead their life.

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04 Aug

Eyes that Speak - 2026

This artwork has been created with layers of paper that have been woven together, highlighting aspects of texture to create its story. A pewter metal lattice has been woven over the top, creating a barrier to the woman, so the viewer can interrupt the artist’s wish for you to look deeper at the image than […]

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04 Aug

Rolling Hills of Awhitu - 2026

Made from wax, this circular piece captures the many colours of our landscape as the weather changes, as it streams across our Peninsula. The dark colours in steep gullies, with cresting shades of light greens to the exposing sands, to the skies above as a storm rolls in.

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04 Aug

Abstract Landscape #2 - 2026

An abstract landscape using Bullseye glass, powders and silver foil. Glass measures H 17.5 x W 10cm mounted on an MDF frame (H 27 x 16 CM) with hanging cord on reverse.

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04 Aug

Abstract Landscape #1 - 2026

An abstract landscape using Bullseye glass, powders and silver foil. Glass measures H 17.5 x W 10cm mounted on an MDF frame (H 27 x 16 CM) with hanging cord on reverse.

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04 Aug

Tangled Pathways - 2026

Navigating untrodden paths. Watercolour with charcoal on watercolour paper mounted on board using acrylic mediums.

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04 Aug

Growing up in Africa - 2026

African elephants are gentle-natured, intuitive and protective of their families. Watercolour with charcoal on watercolour paper mounted on board using acrylic mediums.

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