My painting journey began late - I first picked up a brush when our children had grown up  , beginning with watercolour and then taking up oils. I learnt to paint by going out to Wellington's (sometimes wild) south coast, wrestling with the elements and trying to put down on paper what was in front of me. This was an often frustrating, sometimes thrilling journey to embark on. At times I've been bitterly disappointed with my efforts, at other times awed by what I've managed to capture - and I guess that's what keeps a painter painting, you never know if the next one will have the wow factor! Moving from Wellington to the South Island has meant new subjects, new colours and new friends. I've been helped along the way by many generous artists, who've shared their knowledge and expertise with me, and now I am taking my turn to help others to pick up their paintbrushes and have a go. 
My paintings are also available at   Culverden Gallery ,KiwiArt Gallery in Wellington  and Van Helden Gallery in Eastbourne . I  exhibit with the Suter Art Society and Watercolour New Zealand. I hold regular exhibitions and run workshops from my studio (korimakostudio.com) as well as working on commissions.
 Who knows what will happen next? Watch this space...


Finalist Impressions Nelson Art Awards 2012 
Finalist Impressions Nelson Art Awards 2014
Finalist Peter Doig Marlborough Art Awards 2015
Finalist Peter Doig Marlborough Art Awards 2016
Featured on "Colour In Your Life TV Series April 16 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb7UfpizXg
Finalist Peter Doig MarlboroughArt Awards 2017
Solo Exhibition  2017 "Painting With Words" Yealands Estate Gallery
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www.culverdengallery.co.nz

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