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Dress Art Gallery | Collette NZ Artist


Step into a world of style and elegance with Collette's exquisite collection of dress art. Stunning designs in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. Shop the collection of dress art on my website today and find your perfect match.

If you're a fashion lover, especially of dresses, you'll appreciate the beauty of these watercolour dress paintings. "100 Dresses" has influenced me as an artist since childhood. Here you can find a selection of my historical and contemporary watercolour dress artworks and other dress artworks available for purchase. Remember to check out the SOLD ARTWORKS page for previous paintings. I'm also available for commissioned work if you want to add a unique piece to your collection. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me to discuss your ideas.

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The 100 watercolour Dresses exhibition, was inspired by the book The 100 Dresses by Eleanor Estes in the 1940s. You can find a small selection of pieces from the show available to purchase in the gallery below

100 dresses exhibition wall of artworks

dress painting

  • The Ghost Dress: Dress Painting
    The Ghost Dress is a vintage lace dress from the Ghost Dress series inspired by a visit to the Waitomo Caves Hotel. Buy now: Art on Tyne Gallery, Oamaru
  • The Forgotten Dress Painting
    Deep, dark, foreboding. The dress she forgot... New dress artwork by New Zealand Contemporary artist Collette. For Sale by the artist
  • Shaolin: Dress Painting
    Fishtail evening gown with side frill and single sleeve detail. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper
  • Apparition: Ghost Dress Painting
    Apparition is a vintage lace dress from the Ghost Dress series inspired by a visit to the Waitomo Caves Hotel. For sale Art on Tyne Gallery
  • Mary: Dress Painting
    1950s day dress in teal and blue, buttoned front with lapel and short sleeves. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • The Banshee: Ghost Dress Painting
    The Banshee is a vintage lace dress from the Ghost Dress series inspired by a visit to the Waitomo Caves Hotel. Purchase from Art on Tyne Gallery Oamaru
  • Shelley: Dress Painting
    Mermaid dress with shell bustier and elegant tail. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Lynette: Dress Painting
    Futuristic style swing dress in purples and blues, a tiered waterfall overskirt with large eyelet features. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Lisa: Dress Painting
    Movie star glam sheath dress fit for the Oscars, a full-length train with sash style strapless princess seamed design. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Marina: Dress Painting
    Modern 1950s style swing dress in icy blues, a detailed abstract neckline and border printed skirt. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Adele: Dress Painting
    A pretty pale lemon patterned swing dress with a stylish waist bow. Cap sleeves and a full swing skirt 210 x 297mm unframed Schmincke watercolour on paper $40NZD
  • Kim: Dress Painting
    The modern version of a 1950s style swing dress in rich, warm orange, red, gold and blue: featuring a v detailed bodice design continuing through to the straps and down over the full swing skirt. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Tracey: Dress Painting
    1950s style swing dress, in purple and blue, a detailed neckline with an abstract patterned skirt. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Sarah: Dress Painting
    1950s style Sailor inspired swing dress in pinks and purples with a plunging neckline and white tie, and white border band. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Moira: Dress Painting
    950s style swing dress in rich warm orange, red and gold, a daring neckline with tiered skirt and trim. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Rachel: Dress Painting
    Stunning fitted sheath dress in rich, warm orange, side flounce with train and a pleated halterneck. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Hannah: Dress Painting
    1950s style swing dress in rich, warm orange, cowl neckline with cap sleeves. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Kirsty: Dress Painting
    1950s style swing dress in pink and gold, with frills and a floral design midriff and border print $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Claire: Dress Painting
    1950s style swing dress in pink and gold, wth a button-down bodice, gathered straps and detailed midriff. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Gillian: Dress Painting
    1950s-style swing dress in pink and gold, sweetheart neckline with a sheer shoulder. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Olivia: Dress Painting
    A 1950s style swing dress in olive green and gold, button-down front and detailed midriff. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Victoria: Dress Painting
    The finale dress of any fashion collection is the wedding dress; 100 dresses were no exception. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm
  • Jade: Dress Painting
    Watercolour dress from the 100 Dresses collection. 1950s style swing dress in olive greens and golds, a border print like this was a common feature of this era. $40NZD unframed schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297 mm Dress painting for sale by artist
  • Beth: Dress Painting
    !850s style swing skirt and fitted buttoned detail bodice with a sheer yoke. $40NZD unframed Schmincke watercolour paints on paper 210 x 297mm

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If you're interested in seeing more of Collette's work in this style or others, be sure to check out her other styles of art as well as visit the Sold Artworks page to see what has gone before.

100 Dresses Exhibition