TESSA SKERMAN Tessa is a painter whose practice explores composition through the integration of mixed media and the dynamic interplay of form and structure. Central to her work is the distinctive interaction of sliced panels, a process she has developed into her signature “paint, slice and re-create” technique. Tessa begins by painting full panels, which…
TONI KINGSTONE Toni Kingstone is a contemporary New Zealand painter whose work explores atmosphere, light and landscape through a range of techniques and materials including acrylic, resin and metallic pigments. Her paintings often capture moments of quiet transition – the shifting light of dawn or dusk, distant horizons, or the filtered glow of sunlight through…
WANDA BARKER/LITTLE HILL STUDIOS I am an expressive abstractionist, who collages and utilizes text and poetry in my work. I paint large and smaller, often challenging works with acrylics, oil, Indian ink, domestic fabrics and text. Parts are then embellished with glitter, gold or silver leaf, beads, lace, buttons and resin. I paint my feelings,…
YANIV JANSON Yaniv Janson is an innovative contemporary artist whose vibrant, multisensory abstract works bring pressing social and environmental issues to life. His art transcends boundaries, inviting viewers to engage deeply and reflect on themes that matter. Yaniv’s talent and vision have earned him critical acclaim both in New Zealand and abroad, highlighted by his…
YOUMANS STUDIO Youmans Studio was established in 2016 at The Wharf in Raglan. It is a creative space where people are welcome to visit and interact. In the Studio, you will find an exclusive selection of paintings in ink, oil and watercolour by Rick Youmans. Besides, there is the international recognised range of New Zealand…
DYANA WELLS ART STUDIO Dyana works intuitively. Her paintings reflect the many moods and patterns which arise in the intersection between the sea and the land, as feeling and form. Her paintings are the result of a journeying, back and forth between the canvas and the mind, to create a representation of the mystery of…
DR AIRBRUSH Dion Rendle (a.k.a Dr. Airbrush) is an Airbrush Venturi qualified artist. He uses the proven Venturi system which is an Australian national standard for the teaching of commercial airbrushing. He has attended several courses including advanced portraiture, advanced land wildlife & advanced landscapes. Dion has been in the Automotive trade since 2001 and…
CLAUDIA GRUTKE Claudia Grutke is an experimental abstract mixed media artist based in Raglan, New Zealand. Drawing deeply from the elemental forces of nature, her work is inspired by the rhythm of the ocean, shifting sky, the movement of wind and the subtle interplay of light and shade found in the garden. Working mainly with…
CATHERINE O’KELLY CATHERINE O’ KELLY WILL UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE PARTICIPATING IN RAW OCTOBER 2022. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED AND HOPE YOU CAN CONTACT THE ARTIST DIRECTLY. My paintings are intuitive reflections of my inner life a process that leads me to express spontaneously my joy and excitement as I follow my…
CATHERINE HOUSTON I tend to work in a series of paintings, on a particular subject matter that might be influencing me at the time. My inspiration can vary from my coastal views of Raglan, my vast garden and the interaction of structures on the surrounding landscape. My intention is to convey a sense of place…