Stories
For the love of kākā: 20 years at Zealandia
From fluffy nestlings to late-night garden parties, life with kākā is never dull. Join me for favourite photos, memories from our years volunteering at Zealandia, and the birds who inspired...
For the love of kākā: 20 years at Zealandia
From fluffy nestlings to late-night garden parties, life with kākā is never dull. Join me for favourite photos, memories from our years volunteering at Zealandia, and the birds who inspired...
New Zealand bird art for expats and Kiwis overseas
When I moved to the USA, it was the birds I missed most. If you're choosing art for a Kiwi overseas—or a little reminder of home for yourself—here are my...
New Zealand bird art for expats and Kiwis overseas
When I moved to the USA, it was the birds I missed most. If you're choosing art for a Kiwi overseas—or a little reminder of home for yourself—here are my...
Bringing fine-art prints to life with impasto m...
Raised brushstrokes, a little overpainting, and a favourite bird or flower—impasto mixed media brings another dimension to fine-art prints. Go behind the scenes as I turn a print into a...
Bringing fine-art prints to life with impasto m...
Raised brushstrokes, a little overpainting, and a favourite bird or flower—impasto mixed media brings another dimension to fine-art prints. Go behind the scenes as I turn a print into a...
It's time to spring into action and plant some ...
Nothing beats getting into the garden and doing something locally that will benefit the birds and bees and you too. Here are my favourite native plants for New Zealand gardens,...
It's time to spring into action and plant some ...
Nothing beats getting into the garden and doing something locally that will benefit the birds and bees and you too. Here are my favourite native plants for New Zealand gardens,...
Thoughtful End-of-Year Teacher Gift Ideas in NZ
A practical guide to thoughtful end-of-year gifts for teachers and kaiako in Aotearoa, including what to spend and gifts they can actually use.
Thoughtful End-of-Year Teacher Gift Ideas in NZ
A practical guide to thoughtful end-of-year gifts for teachers and kaiako in Aotearoa, including what to spend and gifts they can actually use.
Ruru, Morepork and the Stories Behind My Owl Art
Ruru have a way of appearing at memorable moments. This is the story of my encounters with Aotearoa’s native owl, the symbolism people attach to them, and how they came...
Ruru, Morepork and the Stories Behind My Owl Art
Ruru have a way of appearing at memorable moments. This is the story of my encounters with Aotearoa’s native owl, the symbolism people attach to them, and how they came...
Wedding gift ideas for nature-loving couples
Art can make a wonderfully personal wedding gift, especially for nature-loving couples. Here are some of my favourite New Zealand native bird prints for weddings, anniversaries, and group gifts.
Wedding gift ideas for nature-loving couples
Art can make a wonderfully personal wedding gift, especially for nature-loving couples. Here are some of my favourite New Zealand native bird prints for weddings, anniversaries, and group gifts.
How to collect art without fear
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
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
A photo-artwork takes an unexpected turn into the world of tech, amiibo, and digital identity — and ends up featured on a geeky blog.
When my artwork became an amiibo
A photo-artwork takes an unexpected turn into the world of tech, amiibo, and digital identity — and ends up featured on a geeky blog.
Fantails (Pīwakawaka): Joyful Garden Companions...
Fantails (pīwakawaka) bring joy, curiosity, and meaning to New Zealanders—qualities that have made them an enduring and much-loved subject in art.
Fantails (Pīwakawaka): Joyful Garden Companions...
Fantails (pīwakawaka) bring joy, curiosity, and meaning to New Zealanders—qualities that have made them an enduring and much-loved subject in art.
What is Photo-Art? How I Turn Photographs into Art
Discover how photographs become artworks through compositing, digital painting, and creative editing.
What is Photo-Art? How I Turn Photographs into Art
Discover how photographs become artworks through compositing, digital painting, and creative editing.
Why Tūī Artworks Belong in Every New Zealand Ho...
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...
Why tūī show up so often in my art—and why they might deserve a place in your home too.
