SIMON DICKEY’S STUDIO In his mid thirties, while running his digital agency Frontend Design in Auckland, Simon signed up to a life drawing class with Matthew Browne to explore his passion in art. It was the final class of term in 2010 when he conceived a charcoal figurative drawing that surprised not only him but…
LOESJE DE BREE The process and end result of “Art-making” creates opportunities to connect with Self as well as with others, in a meaningful way… My images depict thoughts, feelings and behaviours of human beings, how I personally (of course) perceive them. They tell stories with a bit of me and a bit of you! …
HILARY CAMPBELL From simple pen outlines and digital work, to more realistic, detailed illustrations and paintings. Hilary’s design and art career stemmed from her love of illustrating. She knew from a very young age that this is her happy place. Hilary runs a successful design business from her home studio in Raglan. She brings a…
ZASHA SKYE Zasha Skye is a portrait artist exploring a multitude of colour and tonal range through the use of oil paint. While growing up and living within the Raglan community, she has also studied at Whitecliffe University of Fine Arts. Zasha Skye’s love for oil paints has grown extensively over these last few years…
ELIZA ADAMS IN THE SUPPER ROOM Eliza (aka Liza) is a self-taught artist who has always had an inner creative urge. Dutch-born but has lived in New Zealand from the age of four, she feels most at peace with paintbrush in hand while capturing a feeling or a moment in time that she connects to.…
KATE VAN DER DRIFT Kate van der Drift’s research has primarily been situated in the land and waters of the Hauraki Plains. An enquiry that began over five years ago as an indexical photographic investigation of the transformed whenua and fragility of the remnant wetland. Her practice has developed into a process-led approach that speculates…
STUDIO O STUDIO O is the creative work of Fleur Rubingh. The work has been created using mixed media; digital illustrations, pencil, acrylics and film photography. The simple things in life drive my creativity, like a moment of joy when we come together and shared experiences. My work is always evolving and ever changing like…
SHORTYDUBS Shortydubs is a contemporary artist based in the heart of Raglan. His distinctive style blends complex, layered stencils with elements of street and pop art. Formerly a touring musician and producer, Shortydubs draws on a lifetime of creative exploration — remixing the world around him through a unique visual language. His works invite viewers…
SARAH BING I build large ceramic sculptures and throw and handbuild functional pieces.I also make tiles for kitchens and bathrooms by commission, and hold private classes in my studio. I started 11 years ago and was immediately obsessed as soon as I touched clay. It feels like the perfect medium because you can create anything…
RAGLAN LIFE DRAWING GROUP The Raglan Life Drawing Group, run by Dominique Marriott, meets up every Tuesday night to paint and draw from a nude live model. The regular sessions cultivate a lively atmosphere where artists delve deeply into the study of the human figure and produce dynamic artwork in the moment. Artworks created in…