Having lived in many different places, my landscape is a composite of several memories.
Be mesmerized by the dance of light on the rolling dunes as the landscape evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, emphasizing the subtle beauty and understated elegance of the natural world. Acrylic on Canvas.
Wisdom of the Dunes III - 2025
The colours of the dunes imbue peacefulness, a connection with nature, and the interplay of light and shadow. A reminder to embrace the winds of change as they sculpt the dunes of your soul. Acrylic on canvas
White Hydrangeas imbue a light and airy presence that evokes the essence of carefree summer days. Blooming with courage and confidence, they enhance the aesthetic of any space, infusing refreshing charm. Painting them brings joy both to the painter and to the viewer. Acrylic on paper. Mounted and framed.
I’ve always loved peacocks. I have very early memories of feeding the peacocks at Hamilton Gardens, back when the peacocks were pretty much the same size as me. I’d always get so excited when I head their call from over the big stone wall. I’d immediately drag my parents around the gardens until I found […]
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.
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.
The overwhelming exhaustion of a solo mother of five showed this picture depicts this. This is made with paper and charcoal and graphite pencils.
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.
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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