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Missing the magic of real mail
I’ve been thinking a lot about letters lately. Growing up, I wrote to my grandparents since none of them lived nearby, and I was always thrilled when they wrote back. During my gap year in England,...
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It’s been a while since I’ve taken my sketchbook outside, and honestly, I didn’t realize how much I’d missed it until I found myself at Karioitahi Beach on a cloudy day. Getting outdoors to sketch ...
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Summer break has come and gone in what feels like a heartbeat, but before I let go of those sun-soaked days completely, let’s take a moment to look back on the break that was... Just in time for ...
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Behind the Brush: A Recap (Part 2)
Welcome back! Now that my summer break is officially over, it’s time to continue the story of Behind the Brush. This campaign was a chance to revisit the moments, inspiration, and creative sparks b...
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Behind the Brush: A Recap (Part 1)
After soaking up some summer sun, I’m back in the studio and ready to reflect on December’s Behind the Brush campaign. This 12-day series was all about digging into the stories and inspiration beh...
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It’s time for a little trip down memory lane to see what 2024 brought to the table. A year full of fresh challenges, unexpected growth, and plenty of chances to get creative. From experimenting wit...
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Lot's happening around here this month, but not so much in the practical art side of the things. In the odd-jobs side of things, I've been very busy. After almost two years in this house, I finall...
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I joined the Franklin Arts Trail this year for the first time. It was three days of opening my studio to the public over the long weekend. I loved catching up and talking all things art and creati...
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Bird of the year - studio edition
Bird of the Year kicked off earlier this month and as a huge bird fan, I was jazzed. I spent a few mornings and evenings painting some of NZ's amazing birds-life. As always, I a sucker for the Kāk...
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