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artwork of an owl in a living room

How to collect art without fear

Judi Lapsley Miller

A no-nonsense guide to collecting art without fear—buy what you love, ignore the hype, and make choices that actually matter.

How to collect art without fear

Judi Lapsley Miller

A no-nonsense guide to collecting art without fear—buy what you love, ignore the hype, and make choices that actually matter.

When my artwork became an amiibo

When my artwork became an amiibo

Judi Lapsley Miller

A photo-artwork takes an unexpected turn into the world of tech, amiibo, and digital identity — and ends up featured on a geeky blog.

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When my artwork became an amiibo

Judi Lapsley Miller

A photo-artwork takes an unexpected turn into the world of tech, amiibo, and digital identity — and ends up featured on a geeky blog.

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Fantails (Pīwakawaka): Joyful Garden Companions and Artistic Muses

Fantails (Pīwakawaka): Joyful Garden Companions...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Fantails (pīwakawaka) bring joy, curiosity, and meaning to New Zealanders—qualities that have made them an enduring and much-loved subject in art.

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Fantails (Pīwakawaka): Joyful Garden Companions...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Fantails (pīwakawaka) bring joy, curiosity, and meaning to New Zealanders—qualities that have made them an enduring and much-loved subject in art.

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artwork of a parrot in a living room

What is Photo-Art? How I Turn Photographs into Art

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover how photographs become artworks through compositing, digital painting, and creative editing.

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What is Photo-Art? How I Turn Photographs into Art

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover how photographs become artworks through compositing, digital painting, and creative editing.

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a magnificent tūī portrait

Why Tūī Artworks Belong in Every New Zealand Ho...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Why tūī show up so often in my art—and why they might deserve a place in your home too.

Why Tūī Artworks Belong in Every New Zealand Ho...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Why tūī show up so often in my art—and why they might deserve a place in your home too.

My smiling Dad with his canvas print of "The Scenic Route"

Need gift suggestions for your father-figure?

Judi Lapsley Miller

There are all sorts of father figures, and many are huge bird fans. Read on for bird art suggestions that are perfect for your Dad.

Need gift suggestions for your father-figure?

Judi Lapsley Miller

There are all sorts of father figures, and many are huge bird fans. Read on for bird art suggestions that are perfect for your Dad.

Kākā artwork in ornate frame

My top hints for framing your prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

My top hints for framing your fine art prints

My top hints for framing your prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

My top hints for framing your fine art prints

Takahē mugging for the camera

7 Easy Tips for Compelling Photos that Everyone...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover seven simple, no-cost tips to instantly improve your photography skills using just your phone—no technical skills or fancy gear needed!

7 Easy Tips for Compelling Photos that Everyone...

Judi Lapsley Miller

Discover seven simple, no-cost tips to instantly improve your photography skills using just your phone—no technical skills or fancy gear needed!

Metal print of two kakapo

All about fine-art metal prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

All your questions about fine-art metal prints answered!

All about fine-art metal prints

Judi Lapsley Miller

All your questions about fine-art metal prints answered!

Calendar cover with a Skrark Art titipounamu photo

Our annual labour of love for 2024

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite project for Zealandia EcoSanctuary is creating the annual fund-raising calendar. And it takes around 18 months to create if you account for the effort required to obtain a...

Our annual labour of love for 2024

Judi Lapsley Miller

My favourite project for Zealandia EcoSanctuary is creating the annual fund-raising calendar. And it takes around 18 months to create if you account for the effort required to obtain a...

Watercolour painting of succulents along with art supplies

A love for the strange and peculiar 🌵

Judi Lapsley Miller

Come with me behind the scenes of my latest watercolour doodle "Strangely Succulent" and take a trip down memory lane to find out why I was so taken by these treasures!

A love for the strange and peculiar 🌵

Judi Lapsley Miller

Come with me behind the scenes of my latest watercolour doodle "Strangely Succulent" and take a trip down memory lane to find out why I was so taken by these treasures!

Kaka with pink head eating

The peculiar case of the Pink Lady [updated]

Judi Lapsley Miller

A second kākā kura (red kākā) has appeared at Zealandia - but she's no stranger. Where did the Pink Lady come from?

The peculiar case of the Pink Lady [updated]

Judi Lapsley Miller

A second kākā kura (red kākā) has appeared at Zealandia - but she's no stranger. Where did the Pink Lady come from?