Artists Archive - Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival

Jeanette McCraken

Jeanette has been painting for over 20 years, specializing in landscapes, seascapes, and wildflower scapes using oil. Each piece of...

Jocelyn Friis

Jocelyn’s abstract works evoke imaginary landscapes and seascapes. Fueled by a desire to explore the connection between nature and humanity,...

RusticMetalArt

RusticMetalArt is a family-run business located in Whakatane, specializing in crafting metal art products to enhance your home and garden....

Cooper Poppa

Copper Poppa (Tony) has had a passion for copper all his life. That passion started when he made planters for...

Heather Wratt

Heather Wratt specialises in crafting sculptured felt. She combines wool with other natural fibres, enabling her to shape and texture...

Andrea Green

Andrea Green is a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist, often drawn to people as her subject matter. Whether drawing customers at The...

Vicki Ostler

Vicki Ostler has pursued photography as a hobby for many decades and has been recognised in various competitions. She is...

Mel Waite

Mel Waite is a photographic-focused artist who crafts intricate works from small, overlooked treasures left by Mother Nature. The process...

Isaac Weston

Isaac Weston is a dedicated full-time artist whose unique design process incorporates acids, salts, and sunlight to unveil the hidden...

Meg Gaddum

Born, raised, and educated in Gisborne, Meg Gaddum, now an Opotiki artist living on the Ohiwa Harbour, brings her diverse...

Yana Meech

Yana, a self-taught artist, lives in rural Katikati with her family and a myriad of animals. She prefers working with...

Dave Roy

Dave can best be described as a ‘consistently erratic artist’, having exhibited for over 30 years. He maintains consistency in...

Nick Fedaeff

Nick Fedaeff’s artwork seamlessly blends the beauty of nature and humanity, capturing the intricate details of plants and flowers alongside...

Lucy Melville

Lucy is a self-taught artist who uses bold acrylics on wood to explore the interplay of light and energy. Her...

Alison

Alison is an established creative artist whose passion for art, from painting to welding, ignited at a young age. Inspired...

Paula Knight

Paula Knight has a background in botanical painting and now paints mostly NZ coastal sea/landscapes in acrylic. ‘I love the...

Nicola Welten

Nicola Welten, fuelled by a passion for vibrant hues, creates joyful semi-abstract floral and landscape paintings from her home studio....

Lynne Brown

A returning exhibitor to this festival, Lynne consistently showcases her work locally, nationally, and internationally. Drawn to nature, particularly landscapes...

Anne Bailey

Anne has always harboured a love for pattern and colour, and her artistic exploration revolves around these elements. While her...

Rebecca Mathews Artist

Rebecca is a skilled botanical artist who relishes the challenge of capturing the beauty and detail of flowers on canvas....

Jacqui van den Berg

Jacqui’s purpose-built MountWildheart Studio is nestled between a serene tropical island-vibe pergola courtyard and a flourishing vegetable garden adorned with...

Linda May

Chainmail artist Linda May employs ancient techniques to craft modern designs that are guaranteed to mesmerise. With 20 years of...

Angela McKenzie

Angela is an abstract artist who explores rhythm and connection to the natural world. Her resin works are complex, using...

Brian Ebbett

Brian Ebbett reignited his passion for art later in life, initially experimenting with different styles and mediums before discovering a...

Lynda Soutar

Lynda invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of repurposed materials and inspiration drawn from the natural world. Creating captivating works...

Paulene Longley | Flossiphy

Meet Flossiphy, a talented watercolour artist and pattern designer. She brings her enchanting watercolour art to life by digitising it...

Ulemj Glamuzina | Life of Pie Retreat

Ulemj is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Tauranga. In her art practice, Ulemj explores the boundless potential of mixed media,...

Sue Mac Dougall

Sue Mac Dougall is a renowned artist celebrated for her vibrant, bold, and flamboyant works. Each piece serves as a...

Jacki Barklie – Back Studio

Jacki Barklie is a multi-disciplinary artist, working across a range of mediums including acrylics, printmaking, papier collie, textile, photography and...

Nancy Tschetner Artist

In her 21-year artistic journey, Nancy Tschetner has refined her style, employing over 150 sand pigments to depict nature’s diversity...

Lyceum Ladies’ Art Group

The Lyceum Ladies’ Art Group is a diverse group of watercolourists, acrylic and oil painters.A core of six are the...

Vanessa Laval-Glad | Glad + Grace

Meet Vanessa, the artistic soul behind Glad + Grace. With an innate passion for preserving nature’s beauty, Vanessa meticulously crafts...

Shona Moller

Shona Moller, a professional artist for over two decades, boasts a remarkable career with sell-out solo exhibitions in London. Renowned...

Shona Mackenzie

Local artist Shona Mackenzie is inspired by the deep connections she has to the lands of her two homes. Her...

Coral Noel Yang

Auckland’s Coral Noel Yang, a contemporary artist, focuses on abstract, landscape, and floral art using oil and acrylic. Merging Soak-Stain...

Kristin Hyde

Kristin Hyde is a full-time, multi-disciplinary artist who draws inspiration from a space she refers to as her inner being....

Bethlehem Pottery Club

The Bethlehem Pottery Club, a consistent participant in previous festivals, invites all members to showcase and sell their pottery. The...

Greg and Sue Stowell – Blissful Dandelions

Greg and Sue Stowell, known as Blissful Dandelions, create captivating sculptures inspired by the enchanting dandelion seed heads, which many...

John East

John was born in NZ and enjoys living by the sea in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. He studied at...

Mandy Williams

Mandy Williams has passionately pursued art for over 20 years, creating commissioned pieces for families and exploring original works. While...

Christine Whiteley – Petal Pottery the Ceramic Florist

Having left a career at Waikato Hospital and a lifestyle block in Eureka, Christine Whiteley is now living ‘the dream’...

Timo Rannali

Timo has been a full-time artist for twenty-three years, creating works described as “stylised realism with a naïve bent.” His...

Alison Blain

Alison Blain of Tauranga is celebrated as one of New Zealand’s most beloved jewellers. Renowned for her timeless, feminine, and...

Vicki Fraser

Vicki Fraser, a Tauranga-raised artist, finds joy in creating art that treasures moments and adds a special touch to spaces....

Pamela Lines

Pamela Lines is a watercolour artist specialising in landscapes and seascapes. Her work is deeply influenced by her surroundings, reflecting...

Bradley Bosch

For the first time in the history of the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, Bradley (Bosch Tattoo) will...

Jo Tricker Glass

Jo Tricker is captivated by glass—its remarkable ability to transform from a solid to a liquid and back again. For...

Lee Kleiman

Lee is an abstract landscape artist inspired by the vastness of horizons and the sublimity of nature. Her paintings celebrate...

Rob McGregor

Rob, residing by the beach with a distinctive red letterbox, is a multifaceted individual whose life unfolds in various pursuits....

Monica Zapater

Inspired by her love for nature, Monica crafts jewellery trays using the decoupage technique on natural sea shells. By incorporating...

Anna Solich

On a journey of self-discovery through her art, Anna employs a variety of mediums to express feelings and emotions in...

Harley Moore – Metal Sculptor

Harley Moore is a sculptor who crafts natural forms using only alloy and rivets. His approach involves a unique juxtaposition,...

Christie Cramer

I love sharing my creative process with visitors. My distinctive style involves using bold, vibrant, and translucent colours, which set...

Clive Armstrong

Clive Armstrong creates distinctive sculptures that are cleverly crafted from recycled and panel steel. His quirky creations have humorous elements...

Debbie Fleming at The Lemonade Tree Studio and Gallery

Place holds profound significance for us, shaping and connecting individuals, families/whanau, and communities alike. Its loss, whether tangible like a...

Gill Brodie

Gill’s latest creations draw inspiration from her recent travels to Greece and France, resulting in a collection that captures the...

Maureen Fell – Soul Artistry

Maureen Fell has been expressing her creativity since childhood, finding true happiness and vitality in painting. She draws inspiration from...

Art of Outdoors

Scrap metal and old engine parts fashioned into sculptures. Art of Outdoors, headed by Samantha Steel, is a Tauranga business...

Donna Lipinski | Coastal Vision

Experience the artistry of Donna Lipinski from Coastal Vision. Explore her mesmerising abstract seascape mixed media pieces, adorned with delicate...

David Henderson

David, a print-maker, who specialises in outstanding woodblock reduction prints. Acquiring printmaking skills during his BFA studies in Dunedin, he...

Jen Stewart

Jen Stewart, an artist from the Bay of Plenty, specialises in acrylic paintings enriched with pastels, charcoal, and inks. Her...

Tracey Finch

Tracey Finch crafts coastal artwork that evokes both a fresh and nostalgic essence. Her creations envelop you in golden sunshine,...

Shaun Ryan

Shaun specialises in painting seascapes, beaches, native plants, and birds using acrylics on canvas. Growing up in Tauranga, he has...

Annie Parkinson & Celia Baunton – Deux Femmes

Annie and Celia, who regularly collaborate in the studio, centre their work around atmospheric landscapes. Guided by intuition and a...

Marlene Shores

Marlene Shores. Frith Art. Gourd and Inzentaion artist.Marlene brings gourds to life through intricate carving, painting, dyes, and other embellishments....

Pyromaniacs Pottery & Glass

The Pyromaniacs is a close-knit group of friends united by a shared passion for pottery and glass. We actively support...

Tracy Stamatakos

Tracy Stamatakos is a commercial and fine art photographer known for her simple yet stylish imagery. Her portfolio beautifully captures...

Chris Pointon

Chris specialises in creating wooden sculptures designed to enhance outdoor spaces such as gardens, terraces, and patios. Each sculpture is...

Dee Callaghan

Dee is primarily an acrylic artist, intuitively translating her ideas onto board or canvas. Striving to take you on her...

Partrick Barry

Patrick achieved a BA in Fine Art in Cork, Ireland where he specialised in sculpture. His principal collections include Christchurch...

Nicky Sylvester | White Silk Bridal

White Silk Bridal Couture by Nicky SylvesterExperience sculptured fabrics, handcrafted elements, and meticulously curated gowns—a delightful feast for the eye.