In this painting, the Kereru glides gracefully across a serene sky, her wings a gentle dance of resilience and harmony. Nestled within the quiet embrace of native bush, she embodies the spirit of abundance that flourishes when nature thrives in balance. The Kereru’s presence whispers tales of ancient wisdom and the rich interconnectedness of the […]
An abundance of memories here, with an old shed, a favourite beach towel, finding shapes in the clouds and watching the Tui. Acrylic on boxed canvas, ready to hang.
Acrylic and mixed media on MDF board with wooden frame and epoxy resin coat. Depicting the New Zealand Tūī and an array of intricate florals. This piece has many layers, textures and details to capture the eye and reflect the light. Due to the epoxy resin top coat, this work can be hung in any […]
Mountains and Whispering Pines - 2024
The serene reflection of mountains, lakes and wispering pines, invites deep complation and peace.
Stone Cottage on a Moonlight Night - 2024
A stone cottage in the moonlight creating a serene, dreamlike state that feels both nostalgic and magical.
When experiencing life, people have to make decisions in order to move forward. Some people in the world may have regrets on their decisions but that’s what life is. In order to achieve greatness, you must do what feels right to you and be positive about it. This idea was inspired by my mother’s words […]
The kina shell is varied in blues and greens. The white patterns show when the spiney spikes have fallen off. Interestingly, each kina shell regardless of its size has the same white pattern.
This series is called Over the Garden Wall. It’s about my abundant garden that just keeps giving . At the moment I have a show of pink orchids . This work is about them Carved and kiln cast using Reichenbach glass
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