About Me

Hi, I’m Joanne - artist, nature lover, severe introvert and a somewhat reclusive “old-school-artist type”.

 

 

Yes, that’s me – hiding away in my home studio just pottering around, making things. That’s what I enjoy – being in my own space, being creative and making cool stuff.

Over the past few years my creative endeavours have mostly been centred around pencil drawings. It started on a whim; a spark of inspiration. I’d hardly drawn since high school but on that day, I picked up a pencil and drew a native morepork owl. I popped that drawing up on Trade Me (just for shits-and-giggles, right?). Well, that drawing sold and it was the beginning of something special… 

 

Making a subject come alive on paper is the part I enjoy the most. It’s a challenge and that’s why I do it. This is probably why I lean towards realism (and maybe a little surrealism) as my style of work. Everything in nature is alive and that is what inspires me and challenges me. I love animals and plants (humans take a back seat). Sometimes I like to add a touch of whimsy and humour to my drawings because I like an artwork that makes me (and you) smile. 

Let me tell you - that pretentious ol’ art world is not my cup of tea! I don’t care much for all that stuff; I simply enjoy creating and sharing my work with people like you. Someday I’d like to create a space where you can visit, view my artwork, and have a yarn but until then its right here online that you’ll find almost everything. 

 

So, what to expect from my work in 2024? Well, who knows really!? Things tend to be sporadic and somewhat unplanned around here (consistency is not my strong point!).  I’d like to veer away from birds… just a little. Maybe go back to my Waikato farming roots and release a farm animal series? Perhaps a little ‘fungi & flora 2025 calendar’ could be on the cards too? 

I invite you to follow along this journey and see what I come up with. Join my mailing list to get direct updates about new artworks or follow on facebook & insta to see what I’ve been working on lately. You won’t hear from me loads - I’m far too reclusive for that (and don’t expect any personal “life updates”). However, I do look forward to sharing my artworks with you! 🤍 

joanne