The Fisherman Who Found Art in Wood
August 5, 2026
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Ivan Anderson is a quiet artist and craftsman more comfortable with his chainsaw than promoting his work.
Ivan Anderson is a quiet artist and craftsman more comfortable with his chainsaw than promoting his work.
Art has been my calling for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I was told by well-meaning parents that it was not a valid career path. For many years, I drifted in and out of various careers before finally returning to art about ten years ago.
A few months ago, I was asked to paint a mural at Coromandel Area School, collaborating with a class to create a shared vision of a magical forest.
Some of my earliest memories of art are tactile ones. As a child, my sister and I often stayed with our aunty and uncle.
Coromandel Town is a very special place in our lovely region. Local artists and their incredible work keep the energy vibrant and refreshing.
Ivan Anderson is a quiet artist and craftsman more comfortable with his chainsaw than promoting his work.
Art has been my calling for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I was told by well-meaning parents that it was not a valid career path. For many years, I drifted in and out of various careers before finally returning to art about ten years ago.
A few months ago, I was asked to paint a mural at Coromandel Area School, collaborating with a class to create a shared vision of a magical forest.
Some of my earliest memories of art are tactile ones. As a child, my sister and I often stayed with our aunty and uncle.
Coromandel Town is a very special place in our lovely region. Local artists and their incredible work keep the energy vibrant and refreshing.
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