Exploring light, contrast & colour

Crafting cosy interiors

Capturing special moments

A new wee work on a kauri tray I happened upon at a local second hand store. The kauri was beautiful but I was drawn to painting over top. Here also are my favourite dog vases and a photo I took in Devonport last night because of the colours šŸžļø Th
First shot shows a painting within a painting. Pretty chuffed with how the full piece has come out šŸ˜ŗ
Congratulations @bridgetpahlpainting , @hollyclarkestudios and @vnarbeyart on a spectacular opening at @northartnz today. Beautiful work, beautiful people, beautiful artists, beautiful vibe. Congratulations šŸŽ‰šŸŽ‰
Snippet of a new work... I actually don't know this cat. Not sure how he ended up in my painting šŸ¤·‍ā™€ļø. But cats do what cats do. Who are we humans to understand.
"Internal Affairs" For sale! This painting was created at the end of last year just after we had shifted house. Our new place has gorgeous leadlight windows and really lovely light. But the room is very neutral in colour! I painted the
A couple of whimsical pieces I've been working on for an upcoming exhibition in April šŸ‡šŸ°šŸ£ I'm using found items (wooden trays in these two cases) with some of my fave bits and pieces - furniture, dogs, cats, coffee Love some name suggestions ple
FOR SALE! Ha, I'm always reluctant to put that up at all, let alone up front! I've always hoped that people who see my work magically know which pieces are for sale and which aren't. Always thought my telepathic skills were up to the job šŸ¤Æ However,
This guy "first snow on Lisa" sold yesterday at the Bayleys Art of Giving fundraising show in Devonport. It's a superb show with many artists and works and even better cause- CureKids. It's open for one more day only - this Friday and I r
The Art of Giving! Opens today. This is an initiative by @bayleystakapuna.devonport, showcasing a curated selection of over 50 artworks by renowned artists and potters and photographers proceeds for the event directly benefits @curekidsnz. Thrilled
UPDATE -SOLD I want to tell you the story of "Tulip Season". This is my painting that won the merit prize at the @craigs_aspiring_art_prize this year. I painted this at a very tricky time last year. I had recently had neck fusion surgery
Today inspo and art
SOLD! "Limitless" and "Magic Mountain and Other Stories"- delighted that two of my Ghost series paintings sold yesterday! Check out my website for the remaining paintings!
"always a dog" Wee painting beside photo of my dad who loved a dog (and a beer)
I'm volunteering @centralstories_museum today. It's one of my favourite places in Alexandra. I'm surrounded by art, history and curious people. Such a great place to be. Plus! There are a few bits of mine for sale here šŸŽØšŸ–¼ļø and also @joelpotter_
Here's an interesting wee development! Back in February, @joelpotter_photography and I held our joint show "the Ghosts between Us" which comprised his photos and my versions in paint. As a promotional image, Joel created this blended image
There's an amazing exhibition on right now at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery @centralstories_museum. The "Grace, Poetry and Wit" Exhibition combines the stunning works of three sisters—Rachel Hirabayashi, Amanda Griffin, and S
How's your day so far? I'm back in my Happy place! This morning I took the pooches out for a walk in 7 degrees! Then came back home and tweaked an earlier painting after watching a couple of the @art2life_world lessons. This free course each year

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