Newsletter - 30 July 2026 Recently, I came across an unexpected discovery in my art practice. While working on a commission, a raised, textured surface appeared by chance. It wasn’t something I had planned or intended to create, but I really liked what happened and found myself wanting to explore something similar in my next work. I’m now working on new pieces for my upcoming exhibition, and I’m curious to see what happens this time. I don’t know if I’ll be able to crea

Newsletter - 23 May 2026 Hello everyone, I’ve been loving the golden evening light lately, and the way it touches the autumn trees. In my previous newsletter, I shared that I had submitted an application to Creative NZ. Recently I received the result, and unfortunately, the application was not successful. At this stage in my life, even making the application itself felt like a challenge, so honestly, I haven’t experienced a huge emotional shake from the outcome. However

Newsletter - 16 March 2026 Dear friends, It has been some time since my last update, and the past months have been quite full, both in the studio and in everyday life. I wanted to take a moment to share a few recent developments with you. Recently, I was invited to participate in a special exhibition at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Inogate Osaka in Japan, taking place next month. Due to time constraints, I will be showing two framed art prints rather than original works, but I feel v

Newsletter - 20 January 2026 Happy New Year! 💚 I hope you had a wonderful holiday break and that 2026 is starting off beautifully for you!! Thank you so much for all your kind words and support over the past year. From the end of last year into the New Year, I’ve had some quiet time to really think about my art practice and what I want to focus on. I plan to continue creating while taking small steps, cherishing the feelings and ideas that come up along the way. I’m excite

Newsletter - 01 December 2025 Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to share that my online shop for art prints is now open again! I’m delighted to offer these prints, produced with excellent quality by a print studio in Wellington that I trust, ensuring each piece faithfully represents the essence of the original artwork. For the first time, I’m also offering selected pieces from my recent solo exhibition as Limited Edition Giclée Prints. Each print is: Part of a limited edition

Newsletter - 16 November 2025 Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well! I’m happy to share that next week, on Saturday, November 22nd, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, the opening of a group exhibition I’m participating in will be held at Webb’s Gallery. On View: 18 Nov 25 - 17 Jan 26 Location: 23 Marion Street Te Aro, Wellington I feel truly honoured to be showing my works alongside so many wonderful artists, and I’m excited to share this moment with you. I’m sending you the invitati

Newsletter - 23 October 2025 Thank you so much to everyone who visited my solo exhibition “The Art of OTOGI”, held from September 22 (opening night) to September 28. I am deeply grateful to those who shared kind and encouraging words, purchased my artworks, commissioned new pieces, or expressed interest in the art prints and signed up for this newsletter. Even if you couldn’t attend the exhibition, I truly appreciate your continued connection and support. It has now been a

Newsletter - 16 September 2025 It’s now less than a week until my very first solo exhibition. I feel I’ve done what I can to prepare, and my hope is that each piece will share a glimpse of the little “otogi” stories I see in the world. Just as we humans each carry our own stories, I feel that nature, animals, and even unseen presences also have stories of their own. My paintings are my way of expressing these quiet tales, which I like to call otogi. I would be so happy if you

Newsletter - 29 August 2025 The countdown is on - just over three weeks until my solo exhibition opens. As the day draws closer, I’ve been feeling especially grateful for your kind encouragement along the way. Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me. As a small token of thanks, I’d love to offer something special to those of you receiving this newsletter. If you share your name with me at the gallery, you’ll receive: One of my cards (A6, square, or mini) A re