About the Artists
Organisers of Kumeu Art in the Garden have entered into a relationship with the NZ Art Guild. The mission of this organization is to provide, promotion, support, opportunities and resources to New Zealand visual artists of all career stages and mediums. “We believe NZ Art Guild is a vital link in providing a credible partner that understands the value of marketing art and gardens in harmony and opening up exposure and sales opportunity to all our talented creatives” says Graham McIntyre. “From the humble beginnings of the festival last year we engaged with almost 1000 participants from New Zealand and Australia.
This is an international event that encourages interest in the region, our artists and our culture”.
We encourage artists that would like to participate in this years festival to contact the NZ Art Guild directly on admin@nzartguild.co.nz or visit the web site for the NZ Art Guild at www.nzartguild.co.nz.
Below are our artists that are exhibiting at the 2011 Kumeu Art in the Garden.
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Bruce Ferguson Working in oils in a realism style, Bruce has a preference for coastal scenes and landscapes. Light effects on water feature in many of his paintings. Bruce exhibits at some 15 art venues and galleries. He has won a number of awards and had articles of his work published. Paintings sell locally and overseas. Website: www.bruceferguson.co.nz Email: bruce@zanders.co.nz |
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Charlotte Hutchins I use pencil (drawings) and watercolour paint, working in small scale. I use my life experiences as inspiration in the work I do and try to portray various emotions, memories and mental images. I have drawn since I can remember and since completing an art course at AUT university last year I paint and draw in my spare time. Website: charlhorse.deviantart.com Email: charlott501@gmail.com |
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Sofia Spirtova Sofia Spirtova is a self-taught artist based in Auckland since 1995. As an artist she was mostly inspired by impressionists, especially by Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gough. She loves bright colours, because they are great mood elevators and can show how she sees the world around her. Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz/sofia Email: panajotisk@orcon.net.nz |
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Matt Lansdowne Matts work has a street art style that has been developed for over a decade and gains its inspiration from Matts view on and experience in life. His work typically uses strong symbolism and lettering to convey messages of hope and life to its audience. Email: onetimothy2v5@gmail.com |
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Yana Meech Resident of Ararimu and belongs to the Papakura art group. A self taught artist she predominantly uses acrylic paint, experimenting with different styles from contemporary landscape to abstract. A mother of 2 young boys she works out of a purpose built art studio at home, drawing her inspiration from the natural surroundings and emotions. Website: www.yanameech.co.nz Email: meechy@xtra.co.nz |
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Shirley Cresswell Shirley has developed her own style and technique using acrylic paints. Specialising in New Zealand coastal scenes and lake reflections she depicts these in a realist style that captures light in her work, accentuating light and dark. She loves how something beautiful can be captured in an artwork that people might have otherwise passed by. Website: www.shirleycresswell.com Email: gs.cresswell@xtra.co.nz |
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Mayhla Howells My journey into Raranga commenced in 2009 and has consumed my life ever since. After undertaking formal study both in Invercargill and Waitati I have begun creating a series of kakahu that represent the taonga of Southland, having been inspired by the crisp vibrant colours of the area. Email: mayhlanne@aol.com |
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Brian Norton I am a Christian artist who has a mission to share my faith through my art. I paint New Zealand landscapes, many of which contain a subtly placed positive Christian message within. I have been painting for close on forty years and love featuring scenes which feature water and New Zealand bush. Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz/bjnorton Email: brianbjnorton@hotmail.com |
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Dasha Kolodeznaya I am an artist based in Waitakere, the unique rugged west coast inspires me to create a lot of my pieces. Whether it is a sculptural form derived from the natural curves and veins of the land or paintings which incorporate the pallet of the west coast rugged beaches that are so unique. Website: www.d-k.co.nz Email: dasha_kol_@hotmail.com |
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Sophia Elise Sophia Elise is a successful abstract, artist whose unique artworks have been exhibited extensively and sold to collectors throughout the world. She is renowned for her intricate artworks that are created with hand-painted dots on torsos. Her designs are inspired by the rich Maori culture and fused with her own emotions and life experience. Website: www.sophiaelise.co.nz Email: sophia@sophiaelise.co.nz |
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Rochelle van der Werff Rochelle van der Werff is a contemporary artist who has always been interested in painting. Rochelle has exhibited her art all over Auckland including Galleries and Cafes. She likes to experiment with Acrylic and Mixed Media, her favourite pieces are bright and colourful to help inspire and bring out the positivity and imagination in everyone. Website: www.rochellemay.webs.com Email: rochelle.may@hotmail.com |
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Sharyn Carter Sharyn Carter has been taking photos for 18 years having travelled to 45 countries; always returning home to New Zealand. During this time, Sharyn has developed a keen eye for nature and abstract photography as well as capturing people's lifestyles and the manner in which they interact with their surroundings. Website: www.imagesforart.co.nz Email: info@imagesforart.co.nz |
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Silverstone Jewellery Love jewellery? Looking for something a little bit different? SilverStone Jewellery designs and creates an exclusive range of sterling silver jewellery, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings, birthstone baby bracelets and much more. Be outstanding wearing our amazing range of quality silver jewellery. Perfect for gifts, early Christmas shopping. Website: www.silverstonejewellery.co.nz Email: www.facebook.com/silverstonejewellery |
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Tanya Dann Tanya Dann describes herself as a multi-media artist, working with a variety of different media and disciplines. The bulk of her work can be divided into five main areas: Bright, bold, acrylic paintings; Recycled textile creations (including tie bags and "bearish things"); Photographic prints inspired by nature; Graphite portraits; A range of unique jewellery pieces. Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz/tanyadann Email: tanya_dann@xtra.co.nz |
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Tony Piggott Anthony (Tony) Piggott works in a range of media as diverse as oils, ink, film, photography, new media, sound and poetry. He has spent the last seven years developing his artistic practice in South East Asia, which has resulted in work deeply rooted in notions of identity, culture and environment. Website: www.ynotpiggott.com Email: tonypiggott@me.com |
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Anya Veryaskina I am a Russian-born artist based in Auckland, NZ, since 1994. Major interest of mine is the subject of gender (their similarities and/or differences). Presently I work on a small scale, which I came to really enjoy, the restriction of space allowing me to concentrate on what I love to explore most: figurative compositions and faces. Website: www.metaphora.co.nz Email: anya@metaphora.co.nz |
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Judith Rosamund Judith predominately works in ceramics and glass, and more recently has introduced light into her work. She is also a keen collector of vintage and second hand treasures that she up cycles in creative ways. She will be exhibiting her exquisite solar lights, garden LED lights, quirky ceramic birdhouses, unique jewellery, tiles ...and much more Website: www.judithrosamund.com |
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Maarten Dijkstra With a passion for photography, Maarten Dijkstra was fortunate to build his entire career within the photographic world. Maarten has 10 years experience in printing and 12 years working in post-production. During this time, he has refined his own photography, with interests from architecture to his current focus on landscapes. Website: www.imagesforart.co.nz Email: info@imagesforart.co.nz |
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Angela Laby Multi award winning, professional, contemporary artist. Angela specialises in mixed media, with the use of acrylics on canvas, with a strong emphasis on texture. Available for private commissions, and studio visits can be arranged by appointment. An active member of the NZ Art Guild. Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz/angelalaby Email: laby@xtra.co.nz |
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Sharlene Schmidt Sharlenes preferred mediums are Oil and Chalk Pastel. She has successfully exhibited throughout New Zealand and is one of 7 artists worldwide selected to have her artworks transformed into jewellery with award winning American company Bajidoo. She exhibited in Italy in 2010, won a UK Derwent Award with a pastel work in January and was an artist in residence in India in March. Website: www.nzartguild.co.nz/sharleneschmidt Email: shar2004@orcon.net.nz |
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Liz Constable Bespoke books and journals created by Liz Constable of Book Art Studios. Engage in a delightful creative adventure when viewing her beautiful books. Journals to write precious thoughts in. Unique book art pieces. Her creativity and passion simply flow into her scrumptious works of art. Website: www.bookartstudios.co.nz Email: liz@bookartstudios.co.nz |
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Lara Fleming Lara Fleming has turned her creative passion into reality, producing oil paintings reflecting her knowledge, skills and love of her surroundings. She took up surfing a few years ago and finds the sea energising and inspirational, this is reflected in her paintings. Website: www.larafleming.com Email: lara_fleming@hotmail.com |
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Amanda Brett There hasnt been a time in my life without some creative endeavour, mostly drawing and painting but also including fashion design, art direction and handcraft. I specialise in watercolour, other mediums just dont do it for me. I love the luminosity I can achieve and I love the way I can leave the pigments to just do their thing. I love watching paint dry!! Website: www.amandabrett.net Email: amanda@amandabrett.net |
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