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April Round Up

April was a big month for me with the release of the new original landscapes on the 13th and my first multi day hike on the Routeburn Track. I've already raved about my hike here and shared a handf...

Hiking the Routeburn

Walking the Routeburn track has been on my list of things I've wanted to do for AGES and I finally - finally - got to tick it off last weekend. It was even more beautiful that I imagined and I love...

New Paintings Release

Over the summer I visited my grandad in Invercargill and went for a drive along the coast and through the Catlins. I love the beaches at the bottom of the south island; they're cold and not somewhe...

March roundup

March has brought cooler weather days and some good rain storms. I've loved spending rainy days in my studio and have found myself creating for a softer, muted colour palette. I've also really enjo...

Creating a Painting

The journey of creating a painting can sometimes take awhile for me. It always starts with inspiration, be that a feeling, a mood, a view or a location that has resonated with me.  Generally, when ...

A recent commission

Recently I created a custom name plate to celebrate the arrival of a baby boy named Hudson.  It started with some sketches... Then we decided to also add in a tyrannosaurus rex...  Once we agreed...

February Recap

This February has been a busy one. We're currently selling our house and hosting open homes which has meant I've had to keep my studio VERY tidy and haven't been able to live in my usual organised...

Tips For Displaying Art In Your Home

The right piece of art can bring to a space to life! Adding artwork to your home is a beautiful way to create interest, and can transform the look and feel of a room. It adds colour, character, and...

Summer exploring

After four months of lockdown followed by the mad Christmas rush, finally being able to spend time outdoors and exploring NZ has been amazing. 

Pip's 2021 Portrait

I try to paint Pip annually, usually around June/July but that went out the window this year and I found myself painting her portrait the week before Christmas. A hectic time of year but it was ref...