The Great Egret is an elegant oil painting showcasing the serene beauty of this sacred bird. Revered in Māori culture as a symbol of purity and luck, the egret’s graceful presence is captured with meticulous detail and rich texture. The artwork highlights its delicate feathers and poised demeanor, inviting viewers to appreciate both its natural […]
Clay pottery vase, with clay decoration of flowers a bird symbols of birds and other decoration
Symbolizes the contrast between two characters sharing a space. One enjoying colour and light, the other preferring a more mundane and dark gothic influence .
This is an acrylic painting on canvas, inspired by photos my son took while in Greece. What appeals to me is the stark contrast between their ultra white buildings against the beautiful cyan sea. The pretty pink bourganvillias really add to it.
This is the second of my umbrellas, full of colour in Downtown Auckland
Yachts Moored in the Firth with Houses on the Beach - 2024
Soft against hard, light against dark, large against small, all suggesting contrasts within this peacefully quiet, yet strong and bold painting of a landscape of contrasts.
In a world full of contrast and conflict as humanity grapples with racial, religious and political differences, this painting reflecting nature in full colour, shows us that although there are stunning contrasts between sky, sea and land they can coexist in beautiful harmony.
In this painting the artist has added a transparent wash over the colourful scribble pattern of the underpainting to make a visual difference of colour and contrast to create the focal points of the yachts, birds and the waves.
