ANASTASIA COLLIER Anastasia is a Raglan-based artist living near the water, where the surrounding coast, forests, and wildlife continually inspire her work. Having always loved creating, she recently returned home after travelling and is now focusing more deeply on her art practice. Working with acrylic, gouache, and ink, Anastasia enjoys the way colour can pop…
HARRISON SYNOTT Harrison Synnott is a self-taught painter based in Raglan, New Zealand. Drawing inspiration from the Renaissance masters, the Impressionists, and the Abstract Expressionists, Harrison has built his practice through dedicated self-study. His work captures everyday moments with warmth, colour, and quiet charm — from neighbourhood scenes, portraits and still lifes, to atmospheric landscapes.…
RUTH HICKMAN-GOODALL Ruth’s work explores the tension and harmony between the organic and the constructed. She brings together two distinct visual languages—fluid acrylic gestures and the disciplined precision of wrapped thread—to examine how opposing forces can coexist within a single surface. By placing these elements side by side, Ruth examines how softness meets rigidity, how…
AMANDA WATSON Everything about painting fascinates me. I love it that painting is a way to connect with places and with people. I’ve been painting since graduating from Elam Art School many years ago and have been an artist ever since, as well teaching now and then, writing and editing for an art journal, and…
HELEN PARSONS Helen is a self-taught Acrylic and Mixed Media artist and a professional Picture Framer. Typically iconic and quirky in nature, Helen’s work is often parable-like with many messages, some obvious and some not obvious. Her message is delivered in bold and vibrant colours, often with a twist of humour. “I enjoy…
ECHT ARTS Birgitta Nagel was born in the Netherlands which soon became Git. Since immigrating to New Zealand in 2010 she also has been known as Whetū, which stands for star in the Māori language and is related to her original name Birgitta. She is largely self-taught. In her work she captures the essence of…
THE ARTFULL DODGERS The Artfull Dodgers is an exhibition subgroup of Raglan Art Project. We are a collaborative group of experienced artists that meet weekly for “plein air” sketching and painting in our scenic wonderland. Our works are often completed in studio. We also meet monthly for development talks and art critique. The Artists exhibiting in the Artfull Dodgers…
THE TEMPLE Kea Arts specializes in visionary canvas paintings, working with acrylics. Inspired by her travels, nature and philosophy. Additionally, Kea offers traditional hand-poke tattoo. It is her intention to bring back the significance and sacredness of this ancient art form through co-creation, storytelling, and creating personal, positive relationships in a safe and warm environment. …
THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERY Shirley Shirley Pearson is a visual artist whose vibrant oil and acrylic paintings capture the essence of nature’s beauty. Drawing inspiration from photographs, she creates large-scale floral masterpieces that radiate with colour and life. Shirley’s work has been featured in various exhibitions, galleries, cafes, and private collections, captivating audiences with her unique…
ANNABEL NESBITT I started painting and selling works 30 years ago whilst raising my children on Great Barrier Island. After moving to the mainland in 2022, I then held solo and joint exhibitions in and around Auckland and Coromandel at various galleries. Examples of my work can be viewed on my Facebook page ‘Annabel Nesbitt…