https://www.collette.co.nz en-nz Collette - Contemporary New Zealand Artist 30 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:20:05 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Colour-as-a-Language-What-My-Palette-Says-about-Me Learn why New Zealand artist Collette Fergus uses bold colours to express emotion. Explore her unique style and vibrant NZ art for sale Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Colour-as-a-Language-What-My-Palette-Says-about-Me https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-To-Translate-Colour-for-the-Vision-Impaired-Through-Art A personal story about emotion, texture, and making art more inclusive by Collette Fergus, a New Zealand Artist with a passion for making art more inclusive Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-To-Translate-Colour-for-the-Vision-Impaired-Through-Art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Truth-About-Mixing-Acrylic-And-Oil-Paint What works, what doesn't, and how you can successfully combine acrylics and oils in your own artwork. Collette explains how. Sun, 6 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Truth-About-Mixing-Acrylic-And-Oil-Paint https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Is-AI-Art-Killing-the-Traditional-Artist-The-Impact-of-Technology-on-Art-Industry Exploring the impact of AI on the art industry and what it means for artists like me who still pick up a brush every day. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Is-AI-Art-Killing-the-Traditional-Artist-The-Impact-of-Technology-on-Art-Industry https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Amazing-Art-of-Cosmetic-Tattooing-as-a-Modern-Masterpiece Cosmetic tattooing is more than just a beauty treatment, it's an artistic expression. Whether you want perfectly shaped brows, naturally tinted lips, or defined eyeliner, this art form offers a long-lasting way to enhance your features effortlessly. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Amazing-Art-of-Cosmetic-Tattooing-as-a-Modern-Masterpiece https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Hidden-Value-of-Art-in-Daily-Life Many people believe art has little value, often overlooking that nearly everything around us stems from some form of artistic creation. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Hidden-Value-of-Art-in-Daily-Life https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Achieve-Stunning-Results-with-Palette-Knives Each palette knife is designed for specific effects, & understanding their unique differences is the key to mastering their use. Learn how here. Sun, 6 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Achieve-Stunning-Results-with-Palette-Knives https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/A-Spotlight-on-Artistic-Community-Breaking-Through-Creative-Blocks By incorporating these strategies into your routine, you can maintain a fulfilling artistic practice that continuously evolves and flourishes. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/A-Spotlight-on-Artistic-Community-Breaking-Through-Creative-Blocks https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Be-More-Experimental-As-An-Artist Artistic experimentation is a vital aspect of any creative journey. Let's examine several experimental techniques that can inspire and invigorate your work Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Be-More-Experimental-As-An-Artist https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Get-the-Most-Out-of-Visiting-Art-Galleries Whether you’re an emerging artist seeking inspiration or a seasoned creator, visiting art galleries can profoundly impact your creative practice. Heres why Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-to-Get-the-Most-Out-of-Visiting-Art-Galleries https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Demystifying-_-Celebrating-Pop-Art-In-New-Zealand Pop Art wasn't just about sticking a comic strip on a canvas. It was a revolutionary movement that challenged the very definition of art in the 1950s and 60s. Here's what made it stand out Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Demystifying-_-Celebrating-Pop-Art-In-New-Zealand https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-To-Understand-Patents-Trademarks-Copyright-Law-In-NZ Trademarks and copyright in NZ. While they both protect different aspects of creativity, understanding the distinction is crucial. Mon, 8 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/How-To-Understand-Patents-Trademarks-Copyright-Law-In-NZ https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Art-of-Commissioning-A-Guide-to-Ordering-Custom-Artwork Commissioning art is a rewarding experience allowing you to bring your vision to life and create a piece of artwork that is truly special and meaningful to you. Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Art-of-Commissioning-A-Guide-to-Ordering-Custom-Artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/New-Zealand-Female-Visual-Artists From Frances Hodgkins to Rozi Demant, each artist adds a unique brushstroke to the canvas of New Zealand's female artistic heritage. Lets take a look at who's who. Sun, 4 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/New-Zealand-Female-Visual-Artists https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Artful-Investment-Unveiling-New-Zealand-Art art isn't just a commodity but a profound investment in the soul of a nation and the hearts of its people. Sun, 3 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Artful-Investment-Unveiling-New-Zealand-Art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Environmental-Impact-of-Artists-Paint-and-Microplastics We'll investigate how microplastic pollution and the hazards of oil paint toxicity can affect the environment and what artists can do to help. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Environmental-Impact-of-Artists-Paint-and-Microplastics https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Art-Of-Dressing-For-Creativity Whether you're a renowned painter in New Zealand or a budding artist halfway across the globe, your attire can reveal much about your artistic persona. Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/The-Art-Of-Dressing-For-Creativity https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Landscapes-to-Culture-exploring-New-Zealand-Art Take a look at the vibrant and diverse world of New Zealand art, as they redefine boundaries and weave cultural identity into captivating masterpieces Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Landscapes-to-Culture-exploring-New-Zealand-Art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/glitter-in-art Enter the enchanting world of glitter art: its techniques, symbolism, and transformative power explored by artists in captivating creations Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/glitter-in-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Artists-and-donating-artwork Explore the pros and cons of donating artwork to charity as an artist, balancing social impact and artistic sustainability. Sun, 4 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Artists-and-donating-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/what-is-mixed-media-art Check out the world of mixed media art, where creativity knows no bounds. Discover the fusion of materials, techniques, and limitless possibilities with Collette Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/what-is-mixed-media-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Quirky-Pet-Portraits-New-Zealand Capture your pet's spirit with a personalised pet portrait by a New Zealand artist. Add a touch of warmth and joy to your home with a one-of-a-kind artwork Sat, 6 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Quirky-Pet-Portraits-New-Zealand https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Its-the-Attention-to-Detail-Packaging-blog-post Finishing touches like using your own personalised sticker for packaging is an inexpensive yet stylish way to do things. Check out my post on stickers Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Its-the-Attention-to-Detail-Packaging-blog-post https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/bread-and-butter-lines As an artist, you often need to create a bread-and-butter line, a line of something that sells quickly, easily and often. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/bread-and-butter-lines https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/8-tips-to-save-the-world-when-youre-an-artist Saving the earth all by yourself, seems impossible right? Here are 8 tips that you as an artist can start with to do your bit in helping save our planet Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/8-tips-to-save-the-world-when-youre-an-artist https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tips-for-artwork-commissions Where do you start when doing artwork commissions? Here are some tips to make that easier Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tips-for-artwork-commissions https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/soccer-football-blog-post The 'Old Ball' range is coming together nicely with this second instalment. I felt these convex canvas's by Fredrix just screamed paint a ball on them......... Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/soccer-football-blog-post https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/behind-the-mask-blog An artwork about missing seeing smiles because.... click on the image to read more Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/behind-the-mask-blog https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/wearing-a-mask-artwork This artwork is the last of a larger piece about whats behind the mask. As we navigate covid and having to cover our faces Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/wearing-a-mask-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/New-Zealand-artists-calendar-2021-Collette-Fergus Celebrate Collette's artistic success with two featured images in the 2021 New Zealand Artists Calendar. Available at Whitcoulls and select retailers. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/New-Zealand-artists-calendar-2021-Collette-Fergus https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/charity-auction-slavery I like to do a bit for charity where I can and this one where I can help Free Pakistani families from debt slavery .......click on the image to read about the exhibition and how you can help too Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/charity-auction-slavery https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/100-watercolour-dresses An eclectic range of mixed media artworks along with 100 watercolour pieces. Inspired by the book 'The 100 Dresses' which has an anti bullying message. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/100-watercolour-dresses https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/one-size-fits-all-art-exhibition-2018 The One Size Fits All Show 2018 is all set to go, so get out your brushes, canvas, cameras etc and get creating Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/one-size-fits-all-art-exhibition-2018 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/crinoline-petticoat-tutorial 1950's Swing dresses look so much better with big fluffy petticoats and although I have a few I thought I'd give it a go to make my own, here's how I did it Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/crinoline-petticoat-tutorial https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Miss-retro-motorama Not one to brag, well ok i have to brag, I won Miss Retro Motorama 2014 so heres the photos for you....... Sun, 9 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Miss-retro-motorama https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Mary-lou-doll-painting-charity-auction-for-Beads-of-courage Mary Lou is a favourite wooden bead toy from New Zealand. The perfect painting to donate to this Charity Art Auction Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Mary-lou-doll-painting-charity-auction-for-Beads-of-courage https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/caricatures Caricatures by Collette, well what can we say? New Zealand contemporary artist Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/caricatures https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/weather-we-get-in-New-Zealand A little bit about NZ weather from my point of view.......click on image for more Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/weather-we-get-in-New-Zealand https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/dealing-with-galleries Insights from an experienced gallery owner: Challenges, selection process, and working with galleries. Essential guidance for artists. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/dealing-with-galleries https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Recap-of-Dot-project-2010 2010 Blog Review – what did I end up talking about? I had planned to write something every day about art Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Recap-of-Dot-project-2010 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Blog-about-signing-artwork One of the top questions artists ask is how and where and should I sign my paintings? There is no real simple answer but it is something you should do Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Blog-about-signing-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/blog-about-Christmas-in-New-Zealand Christmas time in New Zealand doesn’t have anything to do snow and sleigh bells, Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/blog-about-Christmas-in-New-Zealand https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/about-kiwi-slang Every society has its unique linguistic code, and New Zealand, with its rich cultural tapestry, is no exception. Let's take a journey and uncover Kiwi slang Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/about-kiwi-slang https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/knot-art what is a knot and how are knots an art form? From celtic to trinity theres many different types Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/knot-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Reworking-artwork When and why you should rework an artwork. it's ok to do says NZ artist Collette Fergus Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Reworking-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Trading-cards-for-artists I only recently heard about these miniature works of art and what they are about. The concept is to create trading cards to swap with other artists that are a uniform size as 2 ½” x ....click on image for more Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Trading-cards-for-artists https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/champagne-corks-art If you ever needed a good excuse to open a bottle of champagne, here’s an excellent one: to take part in the annual........ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/champagne-corks-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-competitions-information Artists should make an effort to enter art competitions for several reasons. The pressure of deadlines, the prestige of winning and the opportunity to get exposure Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-competitions-information https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Procrastination-blog-post Here are some practical tips to help you Conquer Procrastination and Unleash Your Creative Potential by NZ artist Collette Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Procrastination-blog-post https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-clouds-collette-fergus Capturing the essence of clouds in landscape artworks is a skill that can elevate a painting to new heights. Check out my tips Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-clouds-collette-fergus https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/skulls-in-art Skulls and Crossbones, what does this mean symbolically? The skull and crossbones is a symbol consisting of a human skull and two bones as in long bones which are crossed together under the skull. It is generally used as a ......click on image for more Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/skulls-in-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tips-how-to-save-money-as-an-artist Starving artist no more with these 18 Frugal Hacks to Unleash Your Inner Monet (Without Breaking the Bank). As anyone who is self-employed knows; there are ups and downs with income and work especially for artists. How can you save money as an artist? Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tips-how-to-save-money-as-an-artist https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/gift-ideas-for-artists Looking for gift ideas for artists? Check out our list of 10 perfect gifts for artists of all skill levels, from sketchbooks to art classes Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/gift-ideas-for-artists https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/dr-sketchys What is Dr Sketchy’s? Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art school is the world's premier alternative drawing movement. Artists draw glamorous underground performers for prizes Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/dr-sketchys https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/pecha-kucha Last night I attended my first Pecha Kucha Night, held here in Hamilton. I dragged my darling hubby along and he too enjoyed the interesting speakers and the quick fire talks that didn’t drag on like your usual speeches tend to.....click on image for more Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/pecha-kucha https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/eye-of-ra The Eye of Ra or Horus (as its really called) is a powerful symbol of protection Mon, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/eye-of-ra https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/contemporary-art-award It was surprising to see a smaller turnout for the awards this year, especially after all the fuss that went down in 2009. Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/contemporary-art-award https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/infamous-artworks Every now and then a painting surfaces that has been created by someone considered evil or infamous in some manner, the first time I ever heard of one was in a book about Hitler who the world knows as..... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/infamous-artworks https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-exhibition-openings Exhibition openings can go wrong, but don't worry! Here's some fun advice to make you feel better if things don't go according to plan Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-exhibition-openings https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Fulling-and-felting Recently I mentioned that I’d had a go at needle felting and that I’m keen to try actual felting as it looks lie an interesting craft Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Fulling-and-felting https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/crowns-and-tiaras Whats the difference between a crown and a Tiara, an artists musings on the style of headwear often worn by Queens and brides Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/crowns-and-tiaras https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/getting-crafty Its no secret that I like to do crafts along with my art, it’s that need to create or see how to create new things. It’s also...... Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/getting-crafty https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-of-lace No two ways about it, I love Lace, I like to wear it and I like to paint it, in fact it often appears in my artwork. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-of-lace https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/helping-hands Being an Octopus We all talk about needing more than two hands to get all the work done that we need to do each day. I know I certainly could do with a few more, what with....... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/helping-hands https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-quotes-and-sayings Artists' quotes, whether living or deceased, provide us with a glimpse into their minds, struggles, and triumphs. These words carry the weight of their experiences, the passion for their craft, and the beauty they saw in the world around them. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-quotes-and-sayings https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/fairfield-bridge Fairfield Bridge is an iconic landmark in central Hamilton. Artists focus on it when painting or photographing scenery in the city, meaning I have seen.......click on image for more Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/fairfield-bridge https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/flags Every now and then the debate comes up as to whether or not we should change our national flag here in New Zealand. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/flags https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/7-Tips-how-to-Design-Colouring-Books Want to know how to design colouring books? you have come to the right place....... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/7-Tips-how-to-Design-Colouring-Books https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/rejection-galleries Most artists presume they get rejected from a gallery because their artwork isn’t good enough, but it’s not always the case. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/rejection-galleries https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-trends We have all seen it, the way some artists tend to paint similar things when they’re hot and the buying public are snapping them up. The ‘Rangitoto and toi toi’ paintings common on trademe.co.nz, or the ..... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-trends https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/A-cold-day-in-hell What do you do on a cold winters day in Hamilton if you’re an artist? You catch up with friends and do a studio session with them, maybe have a few .....click on image for more Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/A-cold-day-in-hell https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-poppies Poppies are about resilience. They grow in the harshest of soils. And somehow, they still manage to be breathtakingly beautiful. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/painting-poppies https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/branding-your-artwork Branding is a strategic process that involves creating a distinct identity and reputation for a product, service, or, in the case of artists, their artwork Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/branding-your-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/weird-colours Arsenic is a colour believe it or not and there we were thinking it was just a poison, so today’s blog entry is about some of those colours that we wouldn’t normally have on our palette or we may have mixed by accident and never had any idea what they were called. Some of you will know as..... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/weird-colours https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/artwork-photo-tips The painting today is a ‘red eye’ as in red eye deduction but that’s not one of my tips as we’re not working with people for this, it’s about .... Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/artwork-photo-tips https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/caveman-art No doubt you would have studied some of the history of cave man art when at school, I certainly did. Most of it we don’t remember, but some of the images still stick in my mind, especially the.... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/caveman-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/artists-how-to-be-organised Some days Im simply stuck on what to say, I still have around half a year to write things for this blog, but hey at least I can celebrate making it to that half way mark! What do you write about when your desk is piled with papers and you know you have to get your....... Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/artists-how-to-be-organised https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/What-is-Burgundy-or-Claret-colours-or-wines Claret vs Burgundy… are we talking about the colour or the wines? Discover the fascinating world of the burgundy colour and its diverse meanings Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/What-is-Burgundy-or-Claret-colours-or-wines https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/ikebana I have a book in my bookcase called ‘A Guide to Japanese Flower Arranging’ and I’m about to embark on creating some of the designs as I think they’re so simple and stunning looking. Im not sure how.... Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/ikebana https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/nail-art Long nails have always been a part of my life. I like many others see them as glamorous and lady-like especially when painted up beautifully. When I was......click on image for more Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/nail-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cooking-art From transforming raw ingredients into culinary masterpieces to the intricate art of plating, the world of cooking remains a captivating exploration of creativity and innovation. Tue, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cooking-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/monarch-butterflies-blog Many New Zealanders grew up with swan plants in their gardens, witnessing the captivating life cycle of these incredible creatures. Monarch butterflies. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/monarch-butterflies-blog https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/buttons-blog Buttons have always fascinated me, I remember as a child sifting through the mountain of buttons my mother had in her sewing desk, there were....click on image for more Sun, 6 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/buttons-blog https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Ill-paint-you-a-rainbow There is an art to "painting a rainbow" or finding beauty in unexpected places. From art to acts of service, learn how to brighten your spirits and bring others joy even on the darkest days. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Ill-paint-you-a-rainbow https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/pencils-and-erasers The ability to sketch and draw is a cornerstone of creating art. While most of us are acquainted with the basic principles of lead pencils like 2B, 4B, 6B, and 9B, the knowledge continues beyond there. Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/pencils-and-erasers https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cocktails-blog-post Since the 1980s I have been infatuated with the flashy cocktail. It wasn’t about the alcohol content although it did appear to be sophisticated as an adults drink and the ‘mocktails’ given to us as kids was just..... Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cocktails-blog-post https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tattooing A tattoo is a marking made by inserting dark, indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment mainly for decorative reasons. Tattooing has been practiced for.... Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/tattooing https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-of-pottery My favourite pottery is made by a local contemporary potter called Tammy Kuypers, her work is quite diverse and always unique in that it is so unusual you wont find anything else quite like it. Tammy’s work is.....click on image for more Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/art-of-pottery https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/eyesight-and-your-artwork One thing I fear as an artist is loosing my eyesight. I woke up today with terribly bloodshot eyes caused from a makeup allergy and although it Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/eyesight-and-your-artwork https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cake-decorating-as-art I would literally break into a sweat thinking about creating a cake for my children’s birthdays, as being an artist everyone expected me to be really clever at it and I simply wasn’t! Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cake-decorating-as-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cartoon-art The word cartoon has various meanings, based on several very different forms of visual art and illustration. The original meaning was in fine art, where cartoon meant a..... Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/cartoon-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Diego-Rivera-Poem I Paint What I See. "What do you paint when you paint a wall?" A poem by Diego Rivera by E.B. White Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/Diego-Rivera-Poem https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/paper-mache-blog-post Want to know about the artistry of paper mache? Learn techniques, tips, and inspiring ideas for your next masterpiece Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/paper-mache-blog-post https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/mosaics-blog I must confess Im not a huge fan of mosaics although some artists who work in this medium do impress me. Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/mosaics-blog https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/how-to-organise-your-art-case Discover how to organise your mobile art case efficiently and unleash your creativity with a curated selection of essential supplies Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/how-to-organise-your-art-case https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/op-art Op Art exists to fool the eye. Op compositions create a sort of visual tension, in the viewer's mind, that gives works the illusion of movement Sun, 16 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/op-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/a-poem-about-art I came across this poem about art and what it would be like to live life without it. I thought it was lovely and wanted to share it with you....... Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/a-poem-about-art https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/colour-gold Whether used sparingly as an accent or lavishly as the primary colour in your artwork, gold can bring a sense of depth and dimension to any piece of art. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/colour-gold https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/knitting_blog I can’t knit, there I’ve said it! My Gran tried to teach me but she gave up after I created a........ Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/knitting_blog https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/stencils A stencil is a template used to draw or paint identical things like letters, numbers, symbols, shapes, or patterns every time it is used. You may have also heard of it called pochoir the term used in....click on image for more Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.collette.co.nz/blog/stencils