Kia ora
Welcome to my online portfolio,
where I get to share my art with the world.
Here is a bit of info about myself and what drives me to paint.
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About me
Originally from the North-West of England, I now live in Wellington,
New Zealand with my wife and daughter.
My latest work is a series based on Mt Kaukau and the surrounding hills and streams in Wellington. I walk the tracks and, weather permitting - set up my easel and attempt to capture the peace and stillness to be found there. Larger studio paintings are then created using these as a base.
I love to capture the unique beauty of New Zealand in my landscapes. Oils are my main medium of choice, however I also enjoy using watercolours and acrylics depending on what I'm trying to achieve. My happy place is out painting en plein air with just myself and the surrounding wildlife. I also love socialising with other artists and supporting their endeavours. Believing that there is always something new to learn, I have a large library of art books that I regularly call upon.
As a graphic designer, I have studied art and design to degree level – encompassing art history, colour theory, graphic comunication and many painting styles and techniques. These are always useful skills and practices to refer back to.
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Exhibitions
2022
New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts (NZAFA)
NZAFA Autumn Exhibition (Curator's Award Winner)
NZAFA Matariki Exhibition
NZAFA 300 Exhibition
NZAFA Spring Exhibition
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2023
NZAFA Summer Exhibition
NZAFA Art To Go Exhibition
NZAFA Open Exhibition
2024
NZAFA Fantastic Beasts Exhibition
NZAFA Open Exhibition
NZAFA Looking at Ourselves Exhibition
NZAFA Water and Ice Exhibition
2025
Artists 24/7 Open Exhibition
NZAFA Autumn Exhibition
NZAFA Spring Exhibition
NZAFA Art Prize (Finalist)
2026
NZAFA Summer Exhibition (coming soon)
Qualifications
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Art & Design
BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Communication
Contact
If you would like to learn more about my art, request a commission, or consider showing my work in your gallery please get in touch via email or instagram shown below.
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