In my daily mahi, I am a mataora (change agent) who works particularly with tamariki and rangatahi. We should all encourage whānau who are creative, especially our tamariki and rangatahi. Support their creative flare so they too can fill the world with joy.
Kia ora, I’m Shane – raised in Waihi Beach and currently residing in Wānaka. I have been a full time freelance visual artist since 2015.
Whatever you do, don’t call me an artist! It has become such a wishy-washy term used to explain a huge variety of creative activities. For better or for worse..
After graduating with my Fine Art degree in 2005, being a full-time artist is something that I have always strived for … who knew it would take me 18 years to figure out how to make it work?!
Settling on the Coromandel Peninsula over 30 years ago, I’ve found much to spark creative inspiration in our beautiful environment. The land and seascapes, beaches, bush-clad hills, ever-changing light and striking coastline often feature in my work. Dinghies, caravans and old baches under ancient pōhutukawa have become central characters in many of my paintings, evoking a warm sense of nostalgia and playful wonder.
In my daily mahi, I am a mataora (change agent) who works particularly with tamariki and rangatahi. We should all encourage whānau who are creative, especially our tamariki and rangatahi. Support their creative flare so they too can fill the world with joy.
Kia ora, I’m Shane – raised in Waihi Beach and currently residing in Wānaka. I have been a full time freelance visual artist since 2015.
Whatever you do, don’t call me an artist! It has become such a wishy-washy term used to explain a huge variety of creative activities. For better or for worse..
After graduating with my Fine Art degree in 2005, being a full-time artist is something that I have always strived for … who knew it would take me 18 years to figure out how to make it work?!
Settling on the Coromandel Peninsula over 30 years ago, I’ve found much to spark creative inspiration in our beautiful environment. The land and seascapes, beaches, bush-clad hills, ever-changing light and striking coastline often feature in my work. Dinghies, caravans and old baches under ancient pōhutukawa have become central characters in many of my paintings, evoking a warm sense of nostalgia and playful wonder.
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