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Hilltop Trees
On a family outing to the top of Maungakawa Hill, Cambridge I spotted these four beautiful trees which I had to paint. This is a textured expressionist work.
Ducks
I have often taken my art students around the lakes at the Waikato University in Hamilton to capture a beautiful scene to paint. On this day my attention was drawn to the patterns and reflections on the water while the ducks were swimming. I love painting in the...
Ti Point from Omaha
Mauao from Matua
Now that we are living in the beautiful Bay of Plenty I felt compelled to paint the amazing vista from near where we live in Matua, Tauranga. Pohutukawas are such a stunning tree in bloom and are always picturesque in a painting and I’ve added a special summery glow...
Ti Point
I love painting expressionist works and my love of colour is obvious in this painting. This scene is north of Omaha Beach, New Zealand.
Glowing Pohutukawa
The area near where I live is known for a popular walkway around a small mountain. The mountain’s name is Mauao in the Maori language (or Mount Maunganui, or simply “The Mount”). Around Christmas time each year the stunning pohutukawa trees, which grow around the...
Northland Outcrop
I captured this scene with my camera and was keen to paint it. Winding roads, pathways or rivers leading into a painting make for a great composition. I chose to paint this in the expressionist style using colours that appealed to me.
Summer Pirongia
I’ve painted Pirongia many times and this work is totally different to my others. I loved painting this very spontaneously and loved the unusual mix of colours. Hopefully you do too.
Woodlands – Historic Manor
Released
Kaiate Stream
Kaiate Stream, Welcome Bay, Tauranga. I came across this delightful scene while going on a bush walk with my husband and three sons. The New Zealand Pongas (a native silver tree fern) and toetoes (pronounced “toi tois”, a tall native grass) along with the orange...
Orange Irises
I painted this live at a ladies’ meeting. I love the freedom of painting with pastels for a live event. The complementary colours of blue and orange give this work special vibrancy.
Floral Pathway to Glory
Our life’s pathway has many curves but God is faithful and is constantly with us as we stay on His path. The flowers represent the beauty and fragrance of the presence of God and His amazing promises which encourage us along the way to eternity.
Towards Karioi
Sisters
Trees
Mysterious Woman
Panorama – view from Maungakawa Hill
Waikato Hills
Joyful Poppies
People just love poppies and they often are linked to happy memories from their past. I have painted many expressions of poppies over the years and they are fun to paint in their lovely warm colours.
Pastoral Pirongia
Pohutukawa and Mahurangi Island
New Zealand – the Lord will rise upon you
Annabella
Australian Outback
Pohutukawa Walkway
Autumn Reflections
Hamilton, New Zealand is beautiful in autumn – and much of its beauty is seen with the autumn colours reflected in the Waikato River, so this scene was a must for me to paint.
Mare and Foal
Beefy
Delphica
A Starter
In a magic moment with my camera in Whangamata, New Zealand, I captured this scene which I was compelled to paint. The little boy was obviously a beginner fisherman and the logo on the man’s shorts “Starter” gave me a clear message on what to title this...
Joy
I had the desire to express a form of joy on canvas and this was the result. Different to anything I’ve painted and but I really enjoyed the process.
Angels
Early Morning, Pa Hill, Hahei
As a colourist I love expressionism. To me it’s a very creative approach to painting scenes, as it gives freedom to use the colours that appeal, rather than being limited to what is seen with the naked eye.
Exotic Cardoon
These particular colours are some of my favourites expressed in this striking single bloom.
The Kiss
Summer Blooms
While I was wandering around the Hamilton Gardens last November I was awestruck by the beautiful colour burst of flowers in the Indian Char Bagh Gardens. This was my inspiration for Summer Blooms – I was compelled to paint them so I could share what I saw in some...
Fruit of the Spirit
Living Word
Hand chosen scriptures from Psalms in the Bible cover this painting. My purpose is to encourage people to know the scriptures and the promises of God so that there is more peace and security knowing God’s love for them.
Angel on Assignment
I have always loved portraying the three dimensional look in a painting and over the years it’s been revealed in much of my work including my sculpture paintings.
Vibrant Irises
I love painting irises and this impressionistic work I particularly enjoyed painting with the free flowing strokes of chalk pastels.
The Joy of the Resurrection
Painted at Hope Centre, Tauranga on Resurrection Sunday, 27th March, 2016.
Beside Still Waters
God leads us beside still waters. The trees represent the different seasons in our lives. The tree without leaves reminds us of our barren times, the orange and yellow trees speak of transition and the green trees speak of being strong and fruitful. All trees are near...
The Lion of Judah Roars
Painted at Pacific Pearls Women’s Prophetic Conference, Hastings, February 2016.
Princess Diana
I always had a desire to paint a portrait of Princess Diana and because I live in New Zealand and I couldn’t see her in reality or take my own photographs I started my search for the perfect photo of her to copy and paint. I found the one I liked but it was in black...
Monique
Darkness Defeated
We Are One
A special work representing the nations of the world, united as one under the tree of life. Together and united we are stronger and make the world a better place.