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So that was 2022! A year in review
As I wrap up what has been a very intense 2022, I have been reflecting on the last eight years running this creative business. The highs and lows, the ebbs...
So that was 2022! A year in review
As I wrap up what has been a very intense 2022, I have been reflecting on the last eight years running this creative business. The highs and lows, the ebbs...

I have just wrapped up season two of The Creati...
I have just wrapped up Season Two of the Creative Mother Podcast! Â I am so grateful to the woman who said yes to coming on the first two seasons...
I have just wrapped up season two of The Creati...
I have just wrapped up Season Two of the Creative Mother Podcast! Â I am so grateful to the woman who said yes to coming on the first two seasons...

Six new original artworks
This year has been an unusual one for me creatively in the studio. It has been very stop and start due to the huge amount of sickness we experienced this...
Six new original artworks
This year has been an unusual one for me creatively in the studio. It has been very stop and start due to the huge amount of sickness we experienced this...

Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year! The festive season is upon us. I love shopping for Christmas gifts, in the last few years I have made it a priority to shop...
Christmas Gift Guide
It’s that time of year! The festive season is upon us. I love shopping for Christmas gifts, in the last few years I have made it a priority to shop...

Paper Rain Boards
Earlier this year I was asked to create two custom boards by the team at Paper Rain.It is always a fun challenge creating on a different material than I'm used...
Paper Rain Boards
Earlier this year I was asked to create two custom boards by the team at Paper Rain.It is always a fun challenge creating on a different material than I'm used...

Eyes On Fire Exhibition
For the first time, in what seems a very long time, I am exhibiting in a group show!Friends Indeed opened on Friday night at the new Eyes on Fire gallery...
Eyes On Fire Exhibition
For the first time, in what seems a very long time, I am exhibiting in a group show!Friends Indeed opened on Friday night at the new Eyes on Fire gallery...

The best thing I've ever done for my creative b...
I've been working in the creative industries for 14 years and running my creative business for the last eight years. During that time I have learned a hard lesson: ~...
The best thing I've ever done for my creative b...
I've been working in the creative industries for 14 years and running my creative business for the last eight years. During that time I have learned a hard lesson: ~...

Woman Magazine Commission
I am excited to share a really fun commission I got to do for the latest issue of Woman Magazine with the support of Resene. The brief was to paint...
Woman Magazine Commission
I am excited to share a really fun commission I got to do for the latest issue of Woman Magazine with the support of Resene. The brief was to paint...

The Basics of Running a Creative Business
There is so much I have learned over the years of running my creative business that I wish I knew before I started. In all my years of studying, we...
The Basics of Running a Creative Business
There is so much I have learned over the years of running my creative business that I wish I knew before I started. In all my years of studying, we...

Wall Mural - Haven Magazine
My front door and entrance way has been featured in the latest edition of Haven Magazine June 2022! I painted this area during the long lockdown we had in Auckland...
Wall Mural - Haven Magazine
My front door and entrance way has been featured in the latest edition of Haven Magazine June 2022! I painted this area during the long lockdown we had in Auckland...

Dreamscapes on Paper Collection
I am excited to introduce my Dreamscapes on Paper collection! These little dreamscapes came about from an idea I had while brushing my teeth one night. I have been really...
Dreamscapes on Paper Collection
I am excited to introduce my Dreamscapes on Paper collection! These little dreamscapes came about from an idea I had while brushing my teeth one night. I have been really...

Putting yourself out there as a creative
The one thing I know about creatives is that all we really want to do is create. Whether it is painting, illustrating, making earrings, knitting, sculpture, ceramics… we know the...
Putting yourself out there as a creative
The one thing I know about creatives is that all we really want to do is create. Whether it is painting, illustrating, making earrings, knitting, sculpture, ceramics… we know the...