Hey! I’m rachel
I’m an artist, a colour-lover, a slow stitcher, and a forever creative soul.
Before I found my way fully into art, I spent years working with flowers
and, before that, behind a camera.
Creating has always been part of how I see and feel the world—
something natural, something necessary.

I live in the far north of New Zealand,
in a small seaside town where the air is fresh
and the garden is always growing.
I’m happiest when I’m making—
painting with bold colour, stitching slowly by hand,
or finding little ways to bring more beauty into the everyday.

My work is full of movement, emotion, and energy.
I like things that flow.
That feel alive.
I create from intuition, emotion, and a deep love for colour and texture.
Whether it’s thread on linen or paint on canvas,
it’s about connection—
each mark or stitch a gentle response to the last.

Outside of the studio, I’m often in the garden
growing food, flowers, and herbal bits and pieces.
I love upcycling clothes, decorating my space,
cooking something delicious,
or treating myself to a chocolatey coffee moment.
I volunteer at the local op shop,
and I do have to stop myself from collecting too many natural fibres
(though not always successfully) 🤪

For me, art is a way of feeling grounded and free all at once.
It’s how I understand myself, how I stay open,
and how I give back—
creating something beautiful out of almost nothing.
With joy.
With love.
With flow.
✨🫶🌈💕