“Give me the sorrows of the world. I will transform it into hope.”
~ Pablo Neruda.
I know how comforting a beautiful soul-inspired painting or love-infused book can be. This is why both my chosen charities, Women’s Refuge, Hospice NZ and the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation are close to my heart.
Art For Good
I am filled with gratitude for every one of you who chooses to bring my art into your lives. Each painting you purchase goes beyond just filling a space on your wall – it becomes a symbol of hope, healing, and positive change within our community. Through your support, we’re able to give back to causes that truly make a difference.
With your help, we’re supporting Hospice New Zealand, dedicated to providing comfort and dignity in times of need, and Women’s Refuge, a safe haven for women and children overcoming hardship and violence. Additionally, for each painting purchased, I plant a native tree on our property, nurturing a haven for kiwi, bees, and native birds. Every brushstroke and every tree planted grows our shared commitment to compassion, community, and the environment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this journey. Because of you, my art does so much more than tell a story; it becomes a beacon of love, support, and hope for people, our wildlife, and our planet.
p.s. I have just planted a Metrosideros Maori Princess, commonly known as Pohutukawa, a stunning New Zealand native. This striking tree is revered for its vibrant display of deep red, feathery flowers that bloom around Christmas, earning it the title of New Zealand’s Christmas tree.
I’ve called her McPrincess in honor of the McDowell Family, and the recent purchase two paintings, Love Is The Answer and Happy and Excited For Everything
Women’s Refuge
@womensrefugenz is my chosen charity to donate to for people who purchase my paintings or join my creativity workshops. You may like to know that each painting sold or enrolment made helps empower a victim of family violence by offering a safe, supportive place to stay.
I have known from an early age what it is to feel terrorized in your own home by people whose love ignites into hatred, aggression and violence. I know how it feels to have to flee, to seek safe refuge in a strange house, to no longer have a home. And I know, the strength kindness, caring and compassion can bring—and the power of beauty to help us transcend our pain.
Thank you to all my collectors and people who have taken my art workshops for helping me support this vital cause. Together we help make a difference.
Hospice New Zealand
I have also donated and will continue to, pieces to Hospice New Zealand. I remember what a bright light Hospice was offering respite care to my stepfather during his last months. I’ve also created bespoke works in memory of loved ones who have been lost to cancer.
Artworks like Love Story. The short brief for this commission was compelling…”I would love to commission you to conjure up an exquisite piece of art…Love all the vibrant memories my special lady brings. Love, sea, sand, salt and pohutukawas.”
I was super excited when celebrity chef Jo Seagar visited my gallery in the Bay of Islands and became the new owner of this love-inspired work. The constant love story in Jo’s life has been her work for Hospice New Zealand. For over 25 years, as their ambassador and Patron, she has been raising funds and public awareness of their very important work.
New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation
I’m proud to be a supporter of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation, helping fund life-saving research, education, and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Every brushstroke carries a wish for hope and healing — and through your art purchases, you’re helping to make a difference. Together, we can bring more light, courage, and joy into the world.
A portion of proceeds and selected artworks are donated to the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
Learn more about the Foundation →
And I have also given away artworks that touched people soul’s. Paintings like Te Ataroa
Te Ataroa was inspired by and named after a beautiful baby who was only three months old when I saw her while she was with her mum shopping for groceries. The young couple had lost a little girl who, a year earlier, was stillborn. Their new daughter Te Ataroa was a blessing. Translated her name means “the long morning”.As I painted the artwork I imagined Te Ataroa’s sister shining down from heaven, sending her family endless kisses across the morning sky.
