
John Quellin – Featured Artist Issue 41
Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

After several years of applying for various visas, I’m now happily living in New Zealand, as a legal resident, with my Kiwi partner. I had to jump through many hoops to get here, and it cost a pretty penny – well, a lot of pretty pennies – but it’s been worth It.

Some of my earliest memories of art are tactile ones. As a child, my sister and I often stayed with our aunty and uncle.

Cuppa Words – The Eggsentric Cafe – Proud Supporters of Creative Writing in Our Community

Saskia Riemersma’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one’s passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create…

Surfing inspired my affinity with the ocean and my motivation to paint it. I first surfed in Whangamatā, and it has always been a special place for me, so its world-class waves are a pleasure to paint.

After several years of applying for various visas, I’m now happily living in New Zealand, as a legal resident, with my Kiwi partner. I had to jump through many hoops to get here, and it cost a pretty penny – well, a lot of pretty pennies – but it’s been worth It.

Some of my earliest memories of art are tactile ones. As a child, my sister and I often stayed with our aunty and uncle.

Cuppa Words – The Eggsentric Cafe – Proud Supporters of Creative Writing in Our Community

Saskia Riemersma’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity and following one’s passion. From a young age, Saskia knew she wanted to create…