About the art and the artist
Bring your walls to life with stunning original artwork based on New Zealand scenes.
I believe art is a vital part of life- it enriches our minds, emotions, and the physical spaces we inhabit. Read on to uncover more about what makes my NZ art unique and how I can help you infuse more art into your home or workplace!
Unique qualities about my Art
Ways I can help you
BUY ART ONLINE
Choose from an exclusive collection of art that embodies the essence of New Zealand’s landscapes. Or order your very own custom commission! Brimming with authenticity and wonder, my paintings are created from scenes that I experience personally.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE ART
Kickstart or advance your own art practice with the services and resources on my LEARN page. Here you’ll find YouTube art tutorials, access to online mentoring and my blog (coming soon), and details of any upcoming in person workshops.
Will the artwork match with my existing decor?
Let’s find out! Grab my offer for a FREE digital wall mockup service. Send me a photo of your proposed wall and let’s see how the art transforms your space.
Can I see the physical artwork before buying?
For reassurance before purchasing, I would love to meet you and show you my work in person. Fill out the contact form to make a viewing appointment at my studio in Hamilton.
Do you offer payment plans?
If spreading out your investment works better for your financial set up, payment plans over a period of up to 6 months are available. Get in touch to make a plan that suits your needs.
About the Artist
I have no idea which came first- my love of creating or my love of being outdoors!
This partnership is what compels me to get out in nature and record all the most incredible moments so I can share these with you in a painting. Fleeting light and mood is one of the few things in life that will get me sprinting to capture the action!
As you browse my work you’ll see evidence of this passion in paintings packed with glowing skies, reflective water, or enchanting mist. Atmospheric conditions and certain times of day can bring a touch of magic to an otherwise ordinary scene. It is these moments of seeing a landscape transformed into a breath-taking visual gift that I portray in a painting.
These experiences speak deeply to me of a Creator who loves us, of a world who’s wonders we will never exhaust, and a peace in knowing that we are important- yet just a small part of something much bigger.
I was born and raised in beautiful New Zealand, and currently reside in Hamilton with my husband and 3 young kids.
Enjoy having a look around the site, I hope my works captivate you.
If you’d like to become a collector or have any questions let’s chat!
Artist CV
Accolades
- Commission Artist for the Kelliher Art Trust Collection, 2020.
- New Zealand Painting & Printmaking Award: People’s Choice Award, 2016.
- The Trusts Art & Sculpture Award: People’s Choice Award, 2016, and Landscape Merit, 2015.
- Cliftons Art Prize: International Winner, 2010.
Collections
- Kelliher Art Trust Collection
- Arts House Trust Collection
Education
- Master of Design and Visual Arts, Unitec, 2013.
- Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts, Unitec, 2011.
Features
- Rare and Unrivalled Beauty, Kelliher Art Trust Catalogue, September 2022.
- Creative Matters podcast on Studio spaces, November 2021.
- Aotearoa NZ Artists Magazine Artist Profile, Issue 20, May 2020.
- Empty Easel blog feature, April 2018.
- Threaded magazine Artist Profile, Issue 11, October 2011.
Selected Exhibitions
- Aspiring Art Prize, Holy Family Catholic School, Wanaka. January 2023.
- Rare and Unrivalled Beauty, Kelliher Art Trust travelling exhibition, South Island. December 2021- January 2023.
- Wish You Were Here, Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland, January 2017.
- Kings College Art Sale, Kings College, Auckland. November 2016, 2017 and 2018.
- Painting Programme (PROG), Arts House Trust Centre, Auckland, July 2016.
- New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Award, Hamilton Gardens Pavilion, Hamilton. February 2016.
- Light in the Park, Cornwall Park Information Centre, Auckland. November 2015.
- Ablaze, Lake House Arts Centre, Auckland. August 2015.
- Summer Catalogue, Warwick Henderson Gallery, Auckland. December- January 2015.
- The Trusts Art & Sculpture Awards, Corban Estate Arts Centre, Auckland. October 2014.
- Mandorla Art Awards, Linton & Kay Galleries, Perth, Australia. July 2014.
- Glaister Ennor Graduate Art Awards, Sanderson Contemporary Art, Auckland. July 2014.
- 21st Annual Wallace Art Awards, Pah Homestead, Auckland. August 2012.
- Eden Art Schools Award Finalists, Projectspace/ Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland. July 2011.
- Cliftons Art Prize 2011- Auckland Finalists, Cliftons Queen St, Auckland. June 2011.