A bit about Me.

My home and studio are in the Pohangina Valley, in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges. There I live with my family and draw daily inspiration from farm life and the land around me. I’ve been a practicing artist for over 20 years, and throughout that time I’ve balanced creativity with motherhood, small business ventures, and rural life — all of which have shaped my practice.

I work primarily with acrylic paints on board, often incorporating vintage frames, copper, pearls, and locally sourced native timber into my pieces. I’m drawn to materials that hold stories and texture, and I have recently been exploring resin as a finish to add richness and depth. These elements help me create work that feels personal, layered, and rooted in place.

My process is intuitive and often begins with a moment, a symbol, or a creature that catches my attention. Both NZ native birds and English woodland creatures frequently feature in my work, used symbolically to explore messages of the inner life, relationship with place, belonging and spiritual insight. I wait for an image of a painting to arrive in my mind, before I then begin the process of listening, painting, and shaping the story I have been given.

My art is a response to the world — both its beauty and brokenness. It is an act of reverence, stillness, and connection. Through it, I aim to create a sense of wonder and resonance, inviting others into a space where story, place, and the Divine in nature are intimately entwined.

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