Painting Brush Strokes with Soul and Story

Expressive painting of a woman holding a sleeping baby in a cozy room with flowers, bottles, and blue curtains

Jackson’s Art Prize 2026

Black-and-blue graphic labeled “/2026” and “Extended Longlist,” with large vertically arranged white letters spelling “SPOTIFY” and “AWARDS.”

Wendy’s artwork “Strength in Service” was selected for the Jackson's Art Prize 2026 Extended Longlist. Jackson’s Art Prize is an international art competition based in London, designed to celebrate and support excellence in fine art. Hosted annually; this competition provides a platform for painters, drawers, and printmakers from across the globe to showcase their creative talents. 16,280 entries submitted this year, from 110 countries, meaning the competition was incredibly strong. As an artist on the Extended Longlist of 4,200 works, you are in the top 26% of entries

Jackson’s Art Prize 2025

Impressionist painting of a beach, calm ocean, dark island, dramatic blue clouds, and colorful coastal wildflowers.
Black-and-teal graphic reading “2025 Extended Longlist,” with large vertical “Best Awards” text.

Wendy’s artwork “Mares Tails” was selected for the Jackson's Art Prize 2025 Extended Longlist. Jackson’s Art Prize is an international art competition based in London, designed to celebrate and support excellence in fine art. Hosted annually; this competition provides a platform for painters, drawers, and printmakers from across the globe to showcase their creative talents. 12,964 entries submitted this year, from 129 countries, the selection process was incredibly competitive. As an artist on the Extended Longlist of 3,168 works, you are in the top 25% of entries

Kapiti Coast Art Trail 2025

Kāpiti Coast Art Trail promotional banner featuring colorful geometric bird shapes, November 25 event date, and the tagline “Wonder awaits.”

Wendy was thrilled to be represented in the 25th Kapiti Art Trail, opening her studio for the four-day event 1&2 + 8&9 November 2025.

140 artists on the Kapiti Coast exhibit their work in their studios, galleries and shared spaces. This year there were 16 new artists to the trail, Wendy being one of them.

Abstract digital painting of vibrant red flowers and green leaves with swirling, fluid brushstrokes

Toi i te Waru Exhibition 2024-25

Abstract textured painting of a colorful parrot perched against a blue, white, and brown brushstroke background
Abstract textured painting of a colorful parrot perched against a blue, white, and brown brushstroke background

Wendy art piece “Picking Up Pebbles” was selected by the NZAFA (New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts) for the Toi te Waru - Art in the Heat of Summer exhibition.

Held during the summer of 2024-25 in Parliament Building’s Te Papakura art gallery.