Tony Allain has been painting for over thirty five years. He is a painter of light and movement, with a complete understanding of his surroundings. The subjects he chooses are varied, ranging from marine and landscapes, town and street scenes through to still life. His painting has a brisk impressionist style.

Rochelle captures the beauty of nature it all its intensity. From fine delicate feathers to bright radiant flowers, that painted larger than life give a wonderful modern interpretation and stunning vision to what was once perceived as a traditional subject.

Peter Augustin grew up surrounded by an artistic and musical family, in the heart of Europe in what is now known as Slovenia. His precocious talent attracted attention at an early age and allowed him to travel and study. After decades of painting and exhibiting Peter sees himself as an agent between life and art. His art reflects the passion and excitement he feels as an artist and the beauty and joy of the human form. The human form dominates many of Peter's works and in his hands it is highly symbolic and laden with colour and emotion.Peter has exhibited in Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Russia and Italy.

John portraits have an expressive intensity, each one capturing the unique qualities of the sitter while his landscapes are painted with vigorous brushwork applied thickly in sweeping brushstrokes, and a bright, intense colour palette. His recent political and social commentary work is both confrontational and extremely powerful. John is without doubt a multi-talented storyteller.

Juliet explores our heritage and the land with bright colours and very strong recognisable New Zealand imagery. Through these essential elements Juliet provides a wonderful celebration of our own identity as a nation.

Ken’s signature style is a crisp, fresh presentation of still life, bringing a contemporary feel to a very traditional subject matter. His use of light brings to life and gives vitality to the subject at hand whilst the mono-tonal background provides a good contrast to the subject, which is usually presented in rich, striking colours.

Debra creates new and unique visual narratives by using natural and recycled materials with old-fashioned methods.

Eric is attracted by elements that expose the demons and challenge the rationale of circumstances. His subjects are often fraught with moments of indecision, awkward encounters and tempestuous reactions. A glimpse of Heaven and Hell.

Well recognised art collectors have purchased Alison’s art leading to a number of exciting initiatives such as a solo exhibition held at Australian Fashion Week and selection as one of 39 artists around the world for a collaborative art initiative with Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nelson Mandela.

Di has established a cult following in Wellington with her earthy figures. As well as having a mischievous and quirky feel they often carry an underlying social commentary about life and the empowerment of woman, albeit presented with great humour.

Lex continues to surprise and to challenge his viewers, as his artistic career unfolds and his vision gains momentum. His approach to painting is somewhat intuitive; the paintings evolve through a process of experimentation and retain a feeling of immediacy when finished. Sometimes a social or political commentary comes through in the titling of his work; Lex uses titles as a tool to open new readings of his paintings and sometimes to throw the viewer off the scent entirely.

The smooth, undulating lines of Brian's landscapes nicely counterpoise the strong outlines of the buildings, which are thrown into sharp relief in the bright, clear light, while the absence of people helps to create a sense of isolation and remotness

Graham started carrying around his watercolour box when he was about eight years old. Graham is happiest when he is painting, rebuilding houses or boats or making a piece of furniture. He is represented in collections around the world in such places as London, New York, Hong Kong, Ireland and Australia.

At The Maritime Gallery, Connecticut, USA. Ron's work has been accepted for the Annual International Exhibition 15 times, and for the following major exhibitions "America And The Sea", "Mystic One Hundred" twice and "Modern Marine Artists" eight times.

Theodor Seuss Geisel a.k.a Dr.Seuss, requires little introduction. He began his career as an editorial cartoonist in the 1920’s and in the years that followed he delivered 44 children’s books, over 400 World War II political cartoons, hundreds of advertisements and countless editorials filled with wonderfully inventive animals, characters and Seussian humour. Whilst everyone may be familiar with Seuss’ book illustrations most of the public are unaware that Seuss was foremost a visual artist who painted and sculpted for his own enjoyment.

Kevin is a very successful self taught Wellington artist whose paintings have a nostalgic quality that celebrate those moments in his childhood and memories of school holidays (the best 6 weeks of the year) and of visiting family in the country.

I am always looking – I choose from this huge plethora of material that I particularly like. I am editing all the time, rendering it down till I get something that I like. I am constantly sketching. Growing up in Scotland coloured my thinking. I relate to the European tradition of painting rather than landscape painting. I like to paint cityscapes, places and people. – Clark Esplin

Gail is one of our most successful and well received artists; her narrative on time, memory and the oral and written traditions of storytelling; whilst open to different interpretations (as Gail believes it should be) carry a universal appeal, with a real depth and content beyond the superficial.

Matt’s capacity as the official army artist has made him realise the heart of New Zealand is real people telling real stories. This narrative, that celebrates not the well known or famous but the everyday person, is the strength to his work.

Robert gets his inspiration from literary sources as diverse as Eliot and Thomas Gray to the Bible.The Eurydice series is based on nine unpublished poems whilst Luke 11 was the inspiration for “Or if He Shall Ask an Egg’ and ‘But Some Said He Casteth Out...”

Working in acrylic on canvas, Alison Gilmour captures the endless beauty of her surrounding environment with delicate brushwork and an unblinking eye – creating images which have a photo-realistic quality and hues which reflect the clarity, light and richness of the South Pacific.

Ian draws inspiration from the great painters of light and more than just trying to take you there Ian wants the viewer to contemplate beyond the boundaries of the painting. It is Ian’s connection with the environment and his memories and experience which underlie his need to search for who he is through his paintings.

The title 'The Honeymooners’ Bed' invokes images of passionate lovemaking in a field of wild flowers at a time when love is the only thing that matters. Notions of scent, texture, colour and the sublime, incomparable beauty of nature are hinted at in these paintings. I expect to continue painting The Honeymooners’ Bed for as long as the love lasts. - Peter Hackett

With a studio outlook across to Makaro and Wellington beyond and a backdrop of bush-clad hills Suzanne is continually inspired by the changing moods of the harbour and the coastal margins as light and weather create their drama on land, sea and sky, and where the texture of the coastal geology and the small rocks along the shore are themselves cameo art forms.

Exhibitions, awards and publications, German Photographer Helmut has found international success in all three. In his recent trip to New Zealand Helmut has managed to capture the raw elements that is the essence of the country, from natural forces to man's influence on the land his vision captures our heart, spirit and soul and lays it bare for all to see.

Ben’s ability to paint in oils and watercolours, impressionist or realist with the same depth of quality and skill is amazing. But even beyond, where other artists are often gifted or acclaimed in a particular subject, Ben can range from landscapes and birds to nudes and still lifes all with equal and stunning results.

Tui Hobson has worked as a carver for the past 15 years. Her work reflects her Cook Island Maori and European heritage and is inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Islands.

From themes of ideal utopian celebrations of Pacifica and living in idyllic settings to the urbanisation of cultures, the need to respect our differences and the pressures to maintain identities and live healthy lives; Daniella communicates with clean crisp and bright colours often identified with the pacific.

Lorelei Jenner's works are haunting and evocative in a unique style of comic gothic and romantic realism.

Julian loses himself in the detail and has been known to take up to two years to complete a single painting. Although he believes he is getting quicker, having only spent a year on his recent painting of the Rose Gardens in Wellington (also available in a limited edition print).

In all forms of the arts Kiwi‘s love as we find success and acclaim overseas, there is a sense of the small kiwi battler conquering the much bigger and louder neighbours. Exhibiting in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Rome Sandro is an artist to watch.

Ken provides a quite unique form of expression by sculpting in the unusual medium of stainless steel. But despite what we might consider a hard and cold material Ken provides reflections and depth that give his totally original and eye-catching works a softer far more subtle, transient and personal feel.

Sculpturing from life, Rik captures and enhances the sheer beauty and grace of the human form. The fine detail of the figures and the precision in the muscle tones portray the beauty, fluidity and movement of Rik’s models, many of whom are dancers.

You are invited to experience the world of Alveridge and the legend of Lonely Dog™.In Wellington for the first time the sought-after artwork of artist Ivan Clarke – the creator of the Lonely Dog™ universe. Warner Bros have recently acquired the screen rights to the property – specifically the story and images in the limited edition book the Almalogue. Available are bronze sculptures made with the assistance of Richard Taylor’s team from Weta workshop, plus unique handbound,limited-edition collector’s books describing the world of Lonely Dog™and fine-art Giclée reproductions of Ivan’s paintings and sketches.

Bruce Mahalski is a conceptual pop artist working out of Wellington. Andy Warhols' influence looms large in Mahalski's work as he reasserts the validity of being a pop artist with a satirical punk spirit.

Catherine Manchester was born in Auckland in 1957 and gained a BA in Literature at Victoria University, Wellington. She studied at the Ilam Art School from 1979 and graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from Dunedin Polytechnic in 1984. She has been exhibiting successfully since 1986.

Mary paints in a vigorous and joyful style which is greatly influenced by the European impressionist’s. Mary’s colours are rich and the texture envelopes the viewer giving a sense of pleasure and unashamed realisation of how lucky we are to live in such a wonderful and dynamic place, whether in the cities and countryside.

Sally’s paintings are inspired by the mood and light of New Zealand’s wild places. Her paintings, often with the thick application of oil on key focal points, capture that rugged uncompromising nature in a very unique way.

"Sylvia Marsters has a strong commitment to painting. Her Cook Islands heritage is a strong influence on her work..." Artists Alliance Feb/March 2002

Timon is known for his cubist style paintings of well-known New Zealand, is skilled in graphic design and his superb illustrative abilities. Timon’s popular new range of work successfully combines all these elements.

Brian paints in what is termed as realism with meticulous attention paid to detail. To him this is perfectly natural, as this is what he sees, feels and senses. Brian is inspired by the wide open spaces from around the Canterbury and Otago countryside. This is reflected in the paintings that Brian produces

Don who is better known as an artist has written the recently published book 'Hold Tight Please', celebrating New Zealand’s trams; it features many of Don’s striking original watercolours, some of which are still available.

Ewan's witty, outrageous works are inhabited by a wealth of personal references to his sometimes volatile life. There is a real feeling of sex, drugs and rock n roll and just as Elvis, The Sex Pistols and Gangsta Rap woke up the musical world, so does Ewan with his vivid paintings.

As well as exhibiting in Paris, New York and Moscow; Piera has established herself as a serious New Zealand painter. Piera’s figures express themselves through moods depicted in colourful movement; fun and excitement; although often humorous they always appear alive and breathing.

I have loved to draw and paint since childhood. It is how I best express my thoughts and feelings. I love to share my world with others and many appreciate my view of it. Everything I see is defined by light and shade. Morning and afternoon are vastly different and this difference alters from day to day. My privilege is to understand and record it. Every picture I paint is a new challenge and an opportunity to express the landscape and my interpretation of it. It is a joy to go to work on another painting! - William Moore

Recently Mark has had a solo exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London. A Self-taught, New Zealand artist Mark has a love for the expressive portrait. His distinctive style and unique use of colour makes Mark’s work both highly sought after and synonymous with his name.

Svetlana Orinko is a master of Watercolour, medium she chosen because of its transparency and luminosity. Her 10 years of academic art training include the "Old Masters Techniques" began at the age of 12 in Russia's Ukraine. Her astonishing realism comes from skillful washes of colour, edges and her knowledge of the properties of the water and pigment.

Patterson was born in London. He attended the Warwick School of Art where he received his formative training in the study of art, specialising in drawing and painting. Patterson continues to pursue the variations of Factionalism.

Light and atmospheric effects are her fascination and the driving force for her to paint. Using a wet on wet approach, watercolours provide the mood, sense of freedom and spontaneity that Jacky aims to convey in her work. She loves painting streets, full of life but keeps coming back to maritime scenes as she has lived with boats since she was a child and now both her children are keen sailors.

Born in New Zealand, as a child John Niven Richards showed a natural talent for drawing. He started his professional career at the age of 19 years in a major advertising agency in Wellington. Working under the guidance of top professional artists from Europe and Australia in the heyday of illustration, he was fast tracked to competence in a wide variety of media.

By using media to build up the canvas Jochen creates a very ‘super real’ 3D quality; colour is heightened, perspectives are distorted in a surrealist vision and much of the detail is stripped away.

Brian captures the essence and spirit of New Zealand. Brian often makes use of collaged maps and printed images of the Treaty of Waitangi (New Zealand’s founding document) or has torn edges on paper creating a contemporary historical parchment. This brings out a cross-cultural element to the works, as images of land are overlaid with the very text that sought to bring its people together and has often served to divide them.

Wellington sculptor Brendon loves to ask questions of the viewer. The unique perspectives in his bronzes often combine elements of the past, present and future with a mixture of the surreal and the real.

The magic of Phill's wonderful portraits is that he only paints people he knows. He needs to have an understanding of the real person behind the face in order to capture there essence.

A self taught artist Stephen is now regarded as one of New Zealand's most promising portraitists. Stephens paintings are an extraordinary confluence of techniques but the underlying strength in his work is his ability to be a compasionate observer and portray the humanity and personality of his subject. Stephen hosts the television show 'The Sitting' on TVNZ6.

Natalie is a young Chinese artist who has recently settled in New Zealand. Her paintings are influenced by the often forgotten grand masters that hang in public galleries, chateaus and castles throughout Europe.

Susan Webb uses a limited palette of oils and acrylic to achieve a wide breadth of colour and her style continues to explore fluidity and abstraction. She combines these features with the Southern Hemisphere's high altitude light to create a crisp, bright invigoration in her work that remains distinctly New Zealand.

His work depicts the common place, the humble seagull, his mate`s trucks or boats, with variations from nudes to the Mackenzie Country. Each work begins with a fine detailed preliminary pencil sketch, an artwork in its own right, the ensuing painting then developed using the time-consuming method of crosshatching. This allows for the reflection of the contrasting lights and colour to produce a luminous effect. So exacting is his method it can take up to six weeks to produce just one work, working an eight-hour day.

Lisa Wisse has had several sell out exhibitions, her paintings are well known for her unique depiction of the New Zealand landscape. Icons such as the Pohutukawa and Cabbage tree and our well-known mountain ranges often appear within advancing and receding planes of rich colour.

Tim is quite simply one of the best landscape artist’s alive today. Tim’s work is bereft of the presence of man allowing Tim to capture dramatic scenery from unique vantage points. While on location, Tim sketches and prepares compositions, which are finally realised back in the studio. His paintings can take many months to complete and he often works on more than one piece at a time.

.....Each persons reaction to their environment is a unique experience. Everything that we are ( our deepest inner self) is transferred from that experience , out into the world for others to 'see', through the process of creating 'art'.