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Sketchbook snippets

Sketchbook snippets

As my two current sketchbooks fill up, I thought I'd share some of the pages here. I tend to always have multiple sketchbooks on the go. I work wi...

Te Mata Peak - commisson

A recent commission of Te Mata Peak I completed last month. I haven't spent much time in the Hawkes Bay, nor visited Te Mata Peak, but from the pho...

June Studio Happenings

What was happening in the studio in June? A few things! I finished up a recent commission of Te Mata Peak which I loved painting. This was a big...

New paintings are taking shape

In-between my day-job and commissions, I’ve been quietly working on a few new pieces inspired by the peaceful daily moments. I love drawing mountai...

Commissions are opening soon

Great news - I'm opening up a couple of spots for commission work over June & July. I love working on commissions - they've become one of...

May Studio Happenings

It’s officially winter here, and I've enjoyed watching the colour change around here as the cooler weather has settled in. When I looked back at ...

Hiking the Kepler Track

The Kepler Track has been on my list for awhile, and last month I finally got to explore it. It was every bit as beautiful as promised and I loved ...

Drawing the same scene over and over

Late last month, I spent a few hours drawing the same scene again and again and again. The scene? This lovely photo I found online of the Kepler Tr...

A restful start to 2024

Things have been very quiet in my studio so far this year. It's been a much needed restful period as I try to make the most of the summer sun and g...

A look back at 2023

I feel so grateful to have spent another year sharing my art and practice with you all. I always love seeing what you guys pick and buy, so here's ...

Spring in the Studio

The last few months have been hectic with a couple of trips down the line, two Christmas markets, lots of time spent painting, and life in general...

Why I love painting with acrylic

Two years ago I made the switch to using acrylics in my art. It was a move away from the watercolour illustrations I had been creating into landsca...

Quiet morning inspiration

Its no secret that I love being in the mountains and out in nature away from the busyness of everyday life, but since moving out to Waiuku a year a...