International Artist Magazine Finalist - Inspiration!

Well, I finally made it to press,  my painting "Inspiration" was chosen as a finalist in International Artist Magazines worldwide Floral and Still life competition, 2011.  This magazine was voted the top artist magazine in the world so I am absolutely thrilled and they have dedicated one page on my work in their Oct/Nov issue, which is available on line or in bookshops now.

Inspiration is an oil on canvas 1.20 metres square and was bought by a New Zealand collector who lives on Takapuna beachfront in Auckland.  My painting truly could not have a better home and it complimented her interior colours perfectly. I have yet to tell her about the paintings achievement, I am sure she will be as proud as I am.

 The accent colours in the cushions were perfect for Inspiration!

This is a large painting but the towering wall makes it appear smaller in this photo than it really is.

Inspiration Happily at home!  

More of my work can be seen on my "paintings page" or on my website "here".  My current painting for sale is "Angel of Light" a white Peony and Lily and can be viewed at Milly's Flowers in Coates Avenue, Orakei, Auckland. A shipping price can be obtained for interested overseas buyers.  


My current work in progress is Rhapsody in Spring and can be viewed on "my easel" page. I will be updating this page tomorrow with a better photo as the last one was taken in the evening. Please check it out by clicking the link above or the tab at the top of this page. Rhapsody in Spring a large oil on linen,  1.50 metres square (approximately 5 feet x 5 feet).  Rhapsody in Spring will be for sale and on view at Milly's Flowers late November. This is a vibrant work with a soft white Peony, purple Orchids, pink Lily and purple/blue Hydrangea.

I hope your having a lovely weekend, it's a glorious day in Auckland, NZ. please feel free to leave comments on all my posts. 

I love to read your comments they mean a lot to me and I endeavour to reply.

Lee x