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Anna Kathleen Original Artwork Emperor

Graphite Beauties: Anna Kathleen’s Portraits

Anna Kathleen is a New Zealand based illustrator who sits outside the boundaries of traditionally taught illustration. With no formal training she has developed a strong style of her own...

Graphite Beauties: Anna Kathleen’s Portraits

Anna Kathleen is a New Zealand based illustrator who sits outside the boundaries of traditionally taught illustration. With no formal training she has developed a strong style of her own...

Meredith Marsone Oil Painting Fracture / Memory

Using Frustration as A Catalyst: Meredith Marso...

Meredith Marsone's art reveals a vulnerability and strength in every piece, a trait Marsone herself shares with her social media posts revealing the occasional doubts all artists have despite her...

Using Frustration as A Catalyst: Meredith Marso...

Meredith Marsone's art reveals a vulnerability and strength in every piece, a trait Marsone herself shares with her social media posts revealing the occasional doubts all artists have despite her...

Gillian Buckley Original Graphite Drawing

Picture Perfect: Gillian Buckley’s attention to...

At first glance it is easy to mistake Gillian Buckley's complex portraits for photographs: layers of emotion, intricate details such as the fine lines the form around joints, delicate peach...

Picture Perfect: Gillian Buckley’s attention to...

At first glance it is easy to mistake Gillian Buckley's complex portraits for photographs: layers of emotion, intricate details such as the fine lines the form around joints, delicate peach...

Sanctus Animalis: Nick Eggleston

Sanctus Animalis: Nick Eggleston

Originally from the UK, Nick Eggleston has made an impact on the New Zealand art scene with his instantly recognisable tattooed animal portraits. We spoke to Nick about his background...

Sanctus Animalis: Nick Eggleston

Originally from the UK, Nick Eggleston has made an impact on the New Zealand art scene with his instantly recognisable tattooed animal portraits. We spoke to Nick about his background...

Metaphysical, Spiritual & Philosophical: The Art of Jane Crisp

Metaphysical, Spiritual & Philosophical: The Ar...

Living within easy walking distance of native bush it is little wonder that birds form a major part of Jane Crisp's portfolio. However, it is the interaction between nature and...

Metaphysical, Spiritual & Philosophical: The Ar...

Living within easy walking distance of native bush it is little wonder that birds form a major part of Jane Crisp's portfolio. However, it is the interaction between nature and...

‘First Sight’ Limited Edition Art Print by Carne Griffiths

Inks, vodka, tea and embroidery: the Art of Car...

We discuss the most important question facing artists today: does pineapple belong on pizza with Carne Griffiths, along side some other questions including his use of unusual material such as...

Inks, vodka, tea and embroidery: the Art of Car...

We discuss the most important question facing artists today: does pineapple belong on pizza with Carne Griffiths, along side some other questions including his use of unusual material such as...