Joyful Paintings
for people
that love colour
“Your art makes me smile”
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Art Collections
Garden-Inspired Acrylic Paintings
Reflecting a love of gardens and colour to make a bold statement in your home.
I love quirky things, hence the surrealist nature of the latest collection. Cold wax medium added to oil paint allows me to build 30+ layers and create texture.
Nature-inspired Oil Paintings
Commission a Pet Portrait
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![Small black dog with curly coat in pen and watercolour]()
Poppy
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![Odie the black white and tan dog]()
Odie
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![Leo and Finn cats]()
Leo and Finn
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![Greyhound]()
Monkey
Meet the Artist
I create vibrant, quirky, layered artworks inspired by gardens, nature, birds and personal stories.
Upcoming
Art Workshops
Join me for fun, relaxed in-person art workshops where you have time to explore new techniques with likeminded people. These workshops sell out fast so join my email list to hear about them first.
1-day Oil and Cold Wax Workshop
Saturday 24 January 2026, Otaki, Kapiti, New Zealand
1.5-day Oil and Cold Wax Workshop
Saturday 1 4-15 February 2026, Waikanae, Kapiti, New Zealand
Events
Saturday 7 March 2026, Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Kapiti, New Zealand
I will have a stand sharing my art work, cards and magnets. Please come by and say hello.