A benign landscape seen from the sea. However, underwater, partially visible, is a more mysterious environment involving elements more or less expected in the underlying currents of the sea
Cradled in a sea of blue petals, a lone bee finds stillness—a quiet pause in the hum of life. This small, circular painting is made with acrylic and ink on a piece of reclaimed wood that once hung as a windchime, now repurposed into something still, tender, and lasting. A tribute to soft landings and […]
Above and Bee-yond captures a charming moment of curiosity and wonder as a bumblebee perches delicately on a flower, seen through a window from just above its buzzing world. The impasto technique adds rich texture, bringing the softness of petals and the tiny bee’s fuzzy body to life. This piece invites viewers to look closely […]
Honey, I’m Home is a light-hearted portrait of a bumblebee caught in a moment of quiet reflection, gazing longingly out a window toward a distant farmhouse. With delicate detail and a touch of whimsy, the painting captures the charm of a tiny traveler who’s either dreaming of rural life—or wondering if the humans have any […]
Nature’s Messenger captures a fleeting, delicate moment—a pīwakawaka (fantail) perched gently, as if delivering a message from the natural world. Painted in rich impasto, the texture brings the softness of feathers and the veins of the leaf to life, inviting the viewer to pause and observe the quiet conversation between bird and earth. In Māori […]
These three have lost their mate and are looking with bulging eyes in all directions trying to find him. They have gone high in a tree to get a better view, but it is night and hard to see. They are looking in every which way . Has he dozed off and fluttered to the […]
These two friends are having a good old natter in the comfort of their familiar tree. Bird world is going to be set to rights and their enjoyment of each others company is evident by their demeanour. Isn’t great to have friends where you can enjoy their chatter and have fun.
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