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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 my favourite elements of my business. It's so gre...

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 my photos from the last month, I realised just how...

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 the three days I spent on the track. The views ble...

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 Track.     I picked this image because I really like...

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 get outside. 

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 a wrap up of the year that was...     Your favouri...

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. So, heres a quick update of what's been going on...

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 landscape art. I've been asked a few time since, why I c...

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 ago, I've found the same peacefulness in my daily w...

An Ode to Milford

I loved Milford long before I ever went there. It's always looked so beautiful in photos, but they never really did justice to experiencing the place in person. I visited Milford Sound originally ...