Artists Directory
Artists in Northland
Discover listed artists in Northland — painters, sculptors, makers, and more. More regions are joining artists.org.nz over time.
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Woodwork & Carving
Alan Muller
Far North, Northland
Originally from South Africa, Alan Muller emigrated to New Zealand in 1994, living in both the Waikato and Auckland before settling in Kerikeri in 2000 to retire. Retirement offered the freedom to finally explore his lifelong interest in woodwork, which quickly evolved from a hobby into a deep passion. Self-taught in the art of woodturning, Alan finds the craft both challenging and rewarding. His work celebrates the natural beauty of timber, highlighting each piece’s unique grain, form, and character through precise and thoughtful turning. For Alan, woodturning is more than a craft; it’s a daily source of inspiration.
Painting & Drawing
Amanda Whitehead
Far North, Northland
Kerikeri has been my home for over 40 years. I grew up in a family of eight children, which helped develop a strong appreciation for the meaning of home, family, and belonging—values that continue to inspire my work today. I create handcrafted wooden homes from reclaimed timber offcuts that would otherwise be discarded. Each piece is thoughtfully designed and individually made, celebrating the beauty of recycled materials while capturing the warmth, comfort, and memories that the idea of “home” evokes. No two homes are exactly alike, with each one telling its own unique story. Alongside my wooden creations, I am also a mixed-media artist whose paintings explore landscapes, seascapes, architecture, and abstract interpretations of place and emotion. My work is often inspired by the sense of peace, connection, and belonging that certain places can bring. Whether through paint or timber, my aim is to create pieces that bring joy, encouragement, and a sense of peace.
Jewellery & Metalwork
Anna Hamilton
Far North, Northland
Anna Hamilton’s jewellery is driven by a love of colour, design and the excitement of turning an idea into something tangible. Her multi-gemstone pieces combine turquoise, rose quartz, coral, lapis lazuli, citrine, onyx, lampwork glass, wood, pearls and sterling silver, creating vibrant jewellery designed to be worn and enjoyed. Creativity has always been part of Anna’s life, whether through jewellery, painting, interiors, gardens or design. She is fascinated by colour, form and the way individual elements come together, and that same curiosity and energy runs through her jewellery. Her designs are grounded in the belief that jewellery should work in everyday life while bringing something distinctive to what we wear. Alongside pieces available in the gallery, Anna also creates individual designs and commissions. Anna developed her metalsmithing skills under master goldsmith and jeweller Dorthe Kristiensen in Wellington, attending her workshops for around eight years. Currently, her work focuses more on gemstones, combining colour, texture and unexpected materials in contemporary jewellery.
Painting & Drawing
Ann Winship
Far North, Northland
Born in California, Ann moved to Kerikeri in 2011. This new beginning allowed her to focus on and actively develop her career as an award-winning abstract and landscape painter. Her series of paintings include: Watery Abstracts, Lily Ponds, Seascapes and Landscapes of Northland, Hobbit Houses, Kerikeri Oranges and Lost in Translation. Since 2014, Ann has been coiling and weaving wire into long, abstract copper sculptures using a technique developed by Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) who lived next door to her as a child. Ann has created over 50 unique ”spirit vessels”. Her work has been shipped to collectors around the world. As an artist involved in many community minded projects, Ruth’s memory continues to guide Ann’s journey. In 2013, Ann recognized the need for a local community art event whereby people could visit, meet and purchase art directly from artists. She founded KOAST (Kerikeri Open Art Studios Trail) and chaired the annual October weekend event for five years, seeing it expand to over 80 artists and 1000 weekend trailgoers. KOAST is one of her proudest creations. She continues to support the arts as a member of Northland’s Creative Communities Scheme Committee and by participating in local art events. Her paintings includes "Glorious" (2020-2025) a series of work that celebrates KeriKeri's orange groves and "Lost in Translation" (2022-2026) that explore the disconnection between language and meaning. She continues to explore the endless possiblities of creation with copper wire and paint.
Painting & Drawing
Bellakiwiart
Whangarei, Northland
I am an artist who creates hand-drawn dragon artwork that represents strength, healing, and imagination. My art journey began as a personal passion, but it has grown into something more meaningful — I want to bring creativity to people who need it most. I offer art sessions for children and elderly communities, creating a space where people can relax, express themselves, and feel joy through art. As I move to Whangārei, I am building my art service to connect with schools and aged care homes, sharing creativity, storytelling, and connection through drawing. This is just the beginning of my journey.
Painting & Drawing
Brenda Moir
Far North, Northland
I have been painting for the last 16 years in Kerikeri, Bay of Island . I was trained in oils and watercolour paints and have attended art school and many art classes to learn techniques and delivery of art work. My work is primarily realism -working with acrylics.. I paint on so many varied mediums, mostly derived from nature, which can include driftwood, palm fronds, any old pieces of wood I am presented with. When I get a piece of boat, I usually paint a boat on it too! Sea scapes and landscapes I make in large and combined pieces. I have exhibited my work in most galleries in the Bay of Islands, and also have had solo exhibitions. I did an artist residence in the church in Rawene for a solo exhibition there. I have completed commissions for customers and enjoy that work to complete a piece specifically for that person.
Ceramics & Pottery
Briar Monro Pottery
Whangarei, Northland
Briar Monro designs and produces beautiful, hand-crafted pottery in her studio in Parua Bay, Whangārei. Her work is inspired by our incredible natural environment, Japanese wood-firing techniques and mid-century aesthetics. Described as ‘elegant and earthy’ her teapots, bowls, vessels, cups and other functional forms capture the layers and alchemy of our ever evolving planet. “The greatest influence on my work is our natural environment. Everything comes back to this. I’m interested in how my work can bring our awareness to this – to how inseparable we are to our planet, that ceramic materials are the same building blocks as our bodies, and that if we listen to these natural processes we will better understand our place, our lives”. Briar opens her studio to the public during the Whangārei Heads Arts Trail each Easter and over summer. If you would like to visit outside these times please contact her in 027-295-8384. Briar's work is also available for sale through the Quarry Arts Centre, Tutukaka Gallery, Black shed Gallery (Waipu), the Hangar Gallery and on her website www.briarmonropottery.com
Painting & Drawing
Bruce MacGregor
Far North, Northland
Kerikeri-based artist Bruce MacGregor has been drawing and painting from memory since he was four years old. His earliest lessons came from his father, who taught him to draw as a way of understanding the world; a skill that soon became a lifelong passion. Though largely self-taught, Bruce has refined his practice over decades, working across a range of mediums and learning from master printmakers like Perry Davies and Dan Weldon (Long Island University, New York), whose mentorship deepened his understanding of technique and material. He has experimented with all manners of paints, dyes, stains, mixed media, metal and timber; always seeking new ways to express life as he experiences it. For Bruce, line, colour, texture, abstraction, and sculpture are all tools of creative communication. His pieces often evoke a quiet intensity: moments suspended in time, places remembered, and emotional atmospheres captured with subtlety and restraint. Bruce’s work explores the relationships between space, memory, and mood. He often returns to themes of solitude, interiors, and the coastal environment of the Far North. His approach is intuitive, layered, and emotionally resonant. Bruce has exhibited widely across Aotearoa, and his art is held in both private and public collections.
Painting & Drawing
byAmyLouise
Whangarei, Northland
Amy Louise — Mixed Media Artist Whangārei-based mixed media artist blending street art, tattoo culture, symbolism and a healthy dose of weird. From bold layered works and resin art boards to painted pieces and unexpected textures, Amy creates art with attitude — made for people who like things a little different. Bold. Weird. Wonderful.
Graphic & Digital Design
Cam Pc
Whangarei, Northland
Founder of gumlite & the kauri gum research databank an entrepreneur and artist using subfossil kauri timbers and ambers as a medium. Recycling the ancient by product for gumoncense fragrance range and resin art.
Sculpture
Carol Armitage
Whangarei, Northland
Atelier @ Tealbay: Tealbay provides a backdrop and inspiration for my work that embodies the land, sea and sky. Carol is a local resident of Tealbay / Helena bay where she lives with her partner John and their Beagles:Puku and Ruru.
Textiles & Fibre Arts
Painting & Drawing
Crystal Love
Whangarei, Northland
My name is Crystal Love. I have been an artist since I was eighteen years old. I am now in my forties. I have a Level Four Certificate and a Level Five Diploma in Art and Creativity. I am currently working toward achieving my Level Six. Artworks done by myself which are one of a kinds.
Painting & Drawing
Daphne Muller
Far North, Northland
Originally from the north of England, Daphne Muller relocated to New Zealand in her twenties and has called Kerikeri home for the past five years, following many years in Auckland. While living in Auckland, she studied at Whitecliffe Art School, where she met artist Carl Amundsen; a protégé of Louise Henderson and former artist-in-residence in Jersey, Channel Islands. His mentorship played a pivotal role in encouraging Daphne to return to painting, reigniting her creative confidence and deepening her appreciation for expressive, atmospheric work. Daphne’s art is rooted in a deep fascination with landscapes, particularly those shaped by trees and water. Her oil paintings, whether drawn from real observation or imagined worlds, explore mood, memory, and emotion. She paints not to replicate what she sees, but to evoke what she feels; light flickering through branches, the stillness of water, or the quiet presence of a secluded grove. Her work captures both the tactile richness of oil paint and the layered narratives of the natural world. Realistic scenes often celebrate the serenity and detail of meadows, forests, or riverscapes. In contrast, imagined landscapes take on a dreamlike quality, where trees twist impossibly, skies glow with otherworldly color, and terrain flows like waves. Whether portraying a familiar countryside or a mythical wood, Daphne’s paintings transcend the physical, offering viewers a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with something timeless. In every brushstroke lies an emotional resonance; an invitation to wander through both landscape and feeling.
Writing & Poetry
Debby Curreen
Far North, Northland
Debby Curreen is a self-published author who has lived, mostly, in Doubtless Bay since 1980 and she currently lives near the beautiful, Hihi peninsula. The Long Cold Nights of June was published in October 2018 and to date over 500 copies have been distributed nationally and overseas. This is a collection of poems written by Debby following the suicide of her brother, Hori in 2006. “My hope is that my words will bring healing, hope and life back to anyone that has tragically lost a loved one.” –Debby Curreen Debby has published three other collections of poetry, a short story collection and has two, as yet, unpublished novels waiting in the wings. She has had several pieces included in anthologies in Northland and throughout Aotearoa, including the definitive grief almanac, a liminal gathering by Iona Winter (Elixir Star Press 2023). Debby won the 2024 Matariki Puanga Poetry competition held at Te Ahu Museum in Kaitaia for her poem, ‘The tangi rain is over’. As well as writing and publishing, Debby enjoys editing other people’s work. More Than This-Writings of Remembrance by the Suicide Bereaved is her first anthology as sole editor, publishing under her Grumpy Dog Publishing label (est.2024). The collection contains thirty-seven pieces of writing by twenty-seven authors throughout Aotearoa and from overseas. In her spare time, Debby can be found hanging out at the beach with her dogs and boogie board, spending time with close friends and family, sharing meals and a glass of local wine, and mostly having a good laugh.
Painting & Drawing
Edie Chappell
Kaipara, Northland
I am a mixed media artist working from my studio nestled in a small bay on the Kaipara Harbour, Northland, New Zealand. My creative process is driven by an inquisitive passion for mark-making and material exploration. I use a spontaneous layering technique, allowing the narrative of each piece to reveal itself organically over time. By combining different mediums, colors, and marks, I build the artwork gradually until it reaches a sense of completion. Often, I feel a spiritual connection to my work, drawing inspiration from intuition rather than a fixed plan. I invite viewers to explore each piece and discover their own personal connections within the forms and textures. While I am primarily self-taught, I have enriched my practice through local and online studies, as well as by engaging with a creative community.
Woodwork & CarvingManaged profile
Erika Wasner
Far North, Northland
Erika Wasner is an artist whose work is deeply inspired by her connection to water. A lifelong adventurer, she has traveled extensively as a marine biologist, sailor, and wilderness guide; experiences that continue to shape her creative voice. Originally from the United States, Erika moved to Northland, New Zealand in 2016 with her young family. She began painting more seriously once her youngest child started primary school, using this new chapter to further explore her artistic passions. Erika has been sketching and drawing her entire life, creating T-shirt designs and old-world-style maps for tallships and their crews. Today, her art focuses on recreating the movement and mood of ocean waves, river currents, and coastal landscapes. She works primarily with acrylic paint, art resin, and wood, often incorporating natural materials such as shells, sand, driftwood, and rocks. Through her work, Erika captures the rhythms of the natural world (especially water) and invites viewers to feel both grounded and swept away by the beauty of the elements.
Ceramics & Pottery
Greg Barron
Whangarei, Northland
Greg Barron. Ceramic Artist / Potter spanning more than fifty years. Attended Wellington Polytechnic 1966 and began working as a potter in 1972 with Mirek Smisek at TeHoro. For a time worked with Yvonne Rust at Parua Bay, Northland. Has history of exhibiting in the Fletcher Challenge Ceramic Award, New Zealand Potters Exhibitions, The Portage Ceramic Awards and the Sydney Myer Fund International Ceramics Award, Australia. Has been awarded on numerous occasions and been assisted by Creative New Zealand to work internationally amongst other artists, both in China, Australia and the USA. His work is held in the Australasian collection in Fuping and the Shanghai Craft Museum. Over the past fifteen years he and his wife, Jin Ling, have established “Glenbervie Pottery” in a rural setting near Whangarei in Northland.
Painting & Drawing
Harry Cording
Far North, Northland
In 1999 I made a collage, something I had not done before, and got hooked on the process of image making. Since then I have explored painting, collage, and mixed media, with a variety of styles and subject matter. My work is in private collections in New Zealand, Britain, and Japan.
Painting & Drawing
Helen Beech
Far North, Northland
Helen Beech is a visual artist based in Te Tai Tokerau Northland, New Zealand. Working primarily in acrylic painting and print making, she creates bold, colourful works inspired by the distinctive flora, fauna and landscapes of Aotearoa. With more than 20 years as a practicing artist, Helen’s work explores her connection to the natural environment through expressive colour, pattern and mark-making. Her practice spans original paintings, relief prints, textiles and art scarves, allowing her imagery to move between fine art and functional design. Helen lives and works in the Bay of Islands, where the coastal landscape, native plants and birdlife provide an ongoing source of inspiration.
Photography
Janette Walker Photography
Far North, Northland
Photographic Art – More than just a moment: Framed, Focused, and Full of Feeling. Janette brings her love of nature and photography to life in every frame. Her work captures the delicate beauty of flowers with both precision and softness, sometimes sharply detailed, capturing what the naked eye doesn’t see; yet, there are times her work is dreamily textured. Janette’s work is truly beautiful, it’s stunning! If you haven’t seen Janette’s work before, then this is your chance to view it in person. It’s the perfect chance to see her floral photography up close and discover the detail and emotion behind her images. Her botanical photography reveals beauty in both clarity and dreamlike nuance… “Nature never ceases to amaze me… I love being at one with nature"
Painting & Drawing
Jane Whiting
Whangarei, Northland
Jane is an established painter for over 50 years. She learnt the basics of oil painting at 17 and attended many workshops and night classes since. In 1986 with her husband and 2 children, Jane moved to Waiheke Island where she was involved in the arts there while working full time. Jane opened her Southseas Studio from her beachfront home at Blackpool. In 2004 she moved to Northland and taught after school classes from her Cowshed Studio and Quarry Arts Centre and still continued exhibiting at Waiheke and Northland. In 2015 her work was published in the Important World Artist's book from USA. Jane is now living at the coast and is in the annual Easter Whangarei Heads Art Trail and continues to teach Stepping Stones which is a Special needs art class at The Quarry Arts Centre for 15 years now.
Sculpture
Jesse Card
Whangarei, Northland
I am an artist and maker based in Whangārei. I tend to work across sculpture, installation, fabrication and whatever other medium seems useful for an idea. I am particularly interested in physical phenomena, perceptions, and materials that alter them: things that reflect, refract, move, heat up, bend, reflect, grow, decay, respond to their surroundings or behave in unexpected ways. My background includes laser cutting, CAD, machining, welding, electronics and digital fabrication, so technology and engineering often find their way into the work, although I am usually more interested in what they allow me to explore than in the technology itself. A lot of my work begins with experimentation rather than a finished image in mind. I might start with a material, a strange property, an available machine or a question and then see where it leads. I am currently developing more large-scale sculpture and object-based work, with interests in ecology, landscape and environmental processes. I enjoy making work that crosses the boundaries between art, engineering and the natural world, particularly when the result is something a little difficult to categorise.
Painting & Drawing
Jessie Rose
Whangarei, Northland
I am Jessie Rose, a dedicated artist specialising in painting and drawing. Following the loss of a loved one in 2015, I embraced the honour of hand-painting caskets and urns through my 'Forever Love Caskets' service, partnering with leading North Island funeral homes to create meaningful tributes. In 2017, I founded 'Inspire' from my studio in Kamo, Whangarei, offering art classes for adults and children aged eight and over. With 13 weekly sessions—including daytime, after-school, and evening options—I nurture creative thinking, build confidence, and celebrate individuality, showing students it's perfectly fine to embrace their uniqueness, just as I do in my own artistic expressions. My boutique store in Kamo showcases original artworks, alongside prints and merchandise derived from my paintings.