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Original paintings on ancient New Zealand timber. Wood over 500 years old. Wood from the might Matai tree and preserved in streams and swamp lands, then milled and expertly prepared for painting.
Throughout my career, from receiving the Queen’s Service Medal to painting the late Sir Edmund Hillary, my mission has been to capture the true soul of New Zealand. My latest collection departs from the traditional canvas to offer a profound, physical connection to our history.
These works are painted on ancient Mātai timber sourced from Northland riverbeds. Lost from barges over a century ago and preserved in silt, this timber dates back up to 500 years. I have purposefully left the wood's outer roughness and natural holes intact to honour its journey, creating "living" sculptures. Weighted and reinforced with steel, they require no hanging and stand proudly on any ledge or mantelpiece.
These images showcase paintings I have completed through private commissions.
Recently I have been working on a different project and with different media, painting New Zealand native birds on New Zealand ancient native woos - Matai and Totara.
Hi folks, further to my September blog when I introduced my latest project to you and my reproduction of Te Hau Takiri, the 1901 portrait by C.F. Goldie OBE, I have enjoyed some amazing support, resulting in commissions for several further paintings.
Being quite new to the local community, I have been looking for opportunities to get more involved and so, I'm collaborating with other artists to help raise funds for Hospice.
