First Fifty

This is a collection of my paintings when I started to became serious about painting. Gifted the majority to friends and loved ones.

NOTE: These paintings are not up for sale and are one off pieces.

River Angel, No. 1

Photographed Cody crossing the river at Bucklands Crossing at night and the waves he created looked like an angel guiding him across.

Smile Little Butterfly, No. 2

Painted this butterfly out of a book and gifted to one of life's little angels. Gifted to Olivia Harrison.

Flower 2004, No.3

Picked a flower from an amazing womens garden painted it and gifted to her. Only painting in ever did in acrylics.

Tree Silhouette; No 4

Found this picture in a magazine and painted it my way. Gifted to a very bright light in Vicki Harrison who i was blessed to spend 5 years of my life with. Love you forever Vick xo.

Little Goldfields House, No. 5

This was an early favourite of mine, Photographed on a road trip with Vicki. Gifted to my friend Rayna Sobels xo.

Roaring Meg 2005, No. 6

A good learning painting. Another photo journey with Vicki. Gifted to her daughter Kayla Harrison.

Red Gate Mitchells Cottage, No. 7

This painting is one of my true favourites. Vicki loved it and so it was hers. Reminds me of some of our amazing photo journeys together.

Red Mushroom Buddys, No. 8

Loved the experience of painting these little mushrooms and the style i used. Photographed in Waitati Valley Road. This hangs in my house.

Karitane Lookout Tree, No. 9

Really enjoyed the style of this painting and the New years night it was photographed on with Vicki. Loved the ancient look of this tree. Gifted to 2 awesome friends, Ian & Rochelle.

Mighty Roaring Meg, No. 10

Enjoyed this painting and the photo journey it evolved from. Gifted to Bridget Simpson, one of life's angels whose friendship I treasure.

Bright Koru, No. 11

Have always been drawn to pungas and ferns. This was the first of several and inspired me to do a koru collection after my 50 were done. Still part of my collection.

Matai Falls Catlins, No. 12

My first attempt at waterfalls. Gifted to Eddie Hikairo who was there for me when it counted. Cheers Eddie.

Petals Rose, No. 13

This was a very emotional painting for me. It was for my dear friend Petal who unexpectedly passed away the night i finished the painting. The night before her Tangi i had a dream of the eulogy i was to deliver, and after it was over i turned the painting on its side and wrote it out. I know petal would have loved it and so takes pride of place in my kitchen. Love you Petal xo. You live in my heart forever.

Lily, No.14

Wanted to paint another flower and white lily's are my favourites. Gifted to a bright light in Olivia. Miss you livy.

Wood Pigeon, No. 15

Love these majestic birds and enjoy painting them. Gifted to my warrior friend Guy Whati.