Hello, fellow color lovers and art enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2025: True Joy™ – a beautifully vibrant yellow with a warmth that feels like the sun breaking through a cloudy day. This color, with its soft yet energizing glow, is like a shot of optimism for our hearts and homes.
Imagine waking up to a space filled with this golden hue. It feels as if every corner is whispering encouragement, radiating positivity and joy. True Joy isn’t just a color—it’s an emotion, a mood, and also, the inspiration behind my collection of sunny yellows.

Hope Springs Eternal

Jungle Book

Sunflowers 111

Spring
In the spirit of *True Joy™, * I’ve curated a series of artworks that embody this uplifting essence. My pieces feature sweeping strokes of sunlit yellow, complemented by soft whites and earthy neutrals, designed to bring out the best in this radiant color. Each canvas is layered with textures that capture the play of light and shadow, much like the first rays of morning sunlight filtering through a window.
This collection is all about the joy of new beginnings and the warmth of heartfelt connections. I want each piece to act as a beacon, a reminder to live with an open heart and celebrate the beauty in every day. True Joy™, to me, feels like a promise of brighter days—a sentiment I hope these paintings can bring to you.
I invite you to experience True Joy™ beyond the walls of the Dulux color swatches. Whether you’re planning a full room transformation with this inspiring shade or adding a piece of art that embodies its essence, I hope my work can bring a bit of extra brightness to your space.
Let’s celebrate the energy, hope, and warmth of this new year and embrace all that True Joy™ has to offer. Thank you, Dulux, for bringing us a color that reminds us of the beauty in simple joys—and for filling our homes with a little extra sunshine.
Saturday and Sunday11am – 3pm
From joyous wee gems on paper to larger works on heart, you’ll find the perfect painting this weekend.
Sat & Sun until December 10.
Art@Rangitane, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Come with –
✨a friend
✨your daughter
✨your mother
✨your father
✨your partner
✨your grandchildren…
✨or take some time out and do it by yourself.


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