Sue Lockett

I'm an Auckland-based nature artist inspired by the subtle patterns and rhythms of the natural world, from coastlines and skies to land, plants, and birds. Working in acrylics, I create representational paintings that explore a sense of place, belonging, and quiet connection. My work is available as original paintings, limited edition prints, and commissioned pieces, each created with care and intention.

I’m drawn to nature’s quieter moments: clouds reflecting in water, windswept trees clinging to cliffs, and the quiet strength of native plants. Through my work, I explore how we connect with our environment, and how emotion, memory, and belonging become woven into the landscape over time.

After an injury in 2020, I chose to dedicate more time to painting. Balancing this passion alongside my full-time work as an office manager, I now create original artworks, open and limited edition prints, and collections developed for exhibitions. Each piece I make is an invitation to pause, reflect, and find a sense of hope and inspiration in the beauty of the natural world.