DEWSY ART Chris Dews was born in the Isle of Wight, UK, and is the son of one of Britain’s most celebrated marine artists, Steven Dews. He now lives in…
ABOVE: Jamie creating his work on Mount Maunganui Beach, Tauranga THREE DIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE Always wanting to be an artist, right from primary school, Jamie studied at Waikato Polytechnic 1993-1994, Toi…
Joanne Luker
ABOVE: Rangitoto Porcelain SHARDS OF JOY Born in the UK, Joanne Luker loved art at high school: “I have always enjoyed being creative, doing crafts and making my own individual…
Sonja Walker
ABOVE: Sonja with her Tasman National Art Award Merit Award painting - 'Everything but the bowl' GOOD FOR THE SOUL “Oil paint is my favourite medium. I love the consistency…
Jill Richards
Above: Golden Days COLLAGE AND STITCH Jill Richards’ family originated from the UK, then moved to South Africa where Jill was born, and then resettled in New Zealand when she…
Art of Chair Making
By John A. Dumergue Art comes in many forms, not just in painting and sculpture but also in furniture making, and in particular chair making. Once while looking for employment,…
