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Seascapes and coastal photos by Julia Lochhead, ocean art photographer. Julia's movement photographs of the ocean have an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, inviting us to pause and take a breath in our busy day. Find fine art photography, sea art, and photographic art prints for sale NZ at Art by the Sea Gallery. Julia Lochhead Ocean Art Photographer This is my home away from home. This is where I find my calm. Julia Lochhead is a New Zealand ocean art photographer based in Mount Maunganui. Her passion is capturing images with a sense of movement and tranquility, grounding us in the natural world and offering space to breathe in the hustle and bustle of the everyday. More > Let the Light in Price $3,200.00 Changing Tides 2 Price $1,300.00 Rest Price $1,800.00 Reset Out of stock Changing Tides 3 Out of stock Bio These fine art prints are more than mere images; they are windows to a world where time moves at a gentle pace, allowing you to immerse yourself in the art of self-care. Julia Lochhead is a fine art photographer from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. Her soft, long exposure seascapes evoke feelings of tranquility and peace, offering a quiet sanctuary from the chaos of the world today. At the same time, the familiar NZ beach art and coastal photos ground us in nature, reminding us that there is more to the world than just ourselves. My work blurs the line between painting and photography by using varying lengths of exposure and natural movement of the ocean. I capture not only a moment in time but also create that feeling that brings you back to your senses, back to your breath, and back to you. Julia grew up in rural New Zealand and developed a strong connection to nature and, especially, the ocean. Long summer holidays were spent by the beach and the water became her “soulful place.” She fell in love with photographic art, especially that concerned with creating movement, while attending a course at the London School of Photography. I began learning to capture what it was that I was feeling and with this, photography became the way I saw the world. After eight years, Julia came back home to further progress her passion by completing a 2-year diploma in Photographic Imaging. This formed a solid foundation for her to refine and evolve her techniques in fine art photography. She has had successful exhibitions at a local gallery in Mount Maunganui and has appeared in exhibitions at Art by the Sea, where many of her works are sold.

Māori carvings for sale by Joe Kemp, wood carver. Strong in wairua (spirit), Joe's wooden sculptures (NZ) reveal faces emerging from natural wood, created either as tall standing sculptures or wooden masks ( wall sculptures nz). Find contemporary Maori art, Maori wall art, Maori sculpture, carved wooden sculpture, and Maori wood carving NZ at Art by the Sea Gallery. Joe Kemp Contemporary Māori Wood Carver Ngāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, and Te Arawa (Ngāti Mākino) These works give life back to all the trees that stood as ancient forests and gave life [to others], once upon a time... Joe Kemp is a Māori wood carver from the Bay of Plenty. His standing and wall-mounted Māori sculpture art depicts human forms and faces emerging from the wood. More > Kahu 2024 Price $5,200.00 New 2025 Hei Aha Price $65,000.00 Tane's Love Price $17,500.00 New 2025 Whaiwhai Tonu (Still continues to fight on) Price $30,000.00 Tohorā Price $12,000.00 Rakau Price $6,500.00 Papatūānuku Out of stock Te Wa Kokiri Price $50,000.00 Hine Kauri Out of stock Hine Rau Out of stock Tuwhakaoho Out of stock Manaia 2023 Out of stock Exhibitions 30th Anniversary Group Show 2022 Tironui A Glimpse into the Future Joe Kemp 2021 Carving a Pathway of Humanity Joe Kemp 2019 Bio Joe Kemp is an established Māori carver from Lake Rotoma in the Bay of Plenty. He is married to Sherie Kemp and they have three sons. He was born in Ōtautahi Christchurch and moved to the Bay of Plenty when he was two. His iwi (tribal connections) are Ngāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, and Te Arawa (Ngāti Mākino). Every time I start carving an old bit of wood I am always reminded of the tree it once was, and how it lived for centuries before it became the piece of wood I'm carving. As l start carving more into the piece I get a sense l am being directed with my chisels from the grains and natural flows of the wood. As the pieces evolve into form, I feel like they are old ancient relics from another time and l get to take the layer of overgrowth from them to reveal an old life force that once lived in Te Waonui O Tanemahuta (our ancient forest). A time forgotten . . . Joe is self-taught and works primarily in wood as his chosen medium. He enjoys the “secrets and surprises” that New Zealand native trees have within them. Joe’s standing and wall sculptures (NZ), or wall masks, depict human forms and faces emerging out of the wood. He has said that he feels the human form connects him with his ancestral history, bringing new meaning and purpose to the finished work. I sense a connection with Tane Mahuta (the life force of the tree) as I'm working with the wood, so it is quite a special feeling. I also carve a variety of stone, where again there is a connection with Papatuanuku (Earth Mother). I look to bring out the Wairua (essence) in each piece, starting from where the material originated and using any special features and grains in the stone and wood. Joe has over 20 years’ experience as a sculptor. He has participated in sculpture symposiums around the country, most notably at the Lake House Wood Sculpture Live symposium where he won first prize in 2012 and 2013. His work has evolved into the style and form we see today, drawing together traditional Māori carving with contemporary styles and cross-cultural influences (as we see in the Viking-like helmets on some pieces), allowing him to form his own, unique brand of contemporary Māori art. Joe's Māori wood carving is strong in wairua (spirit). They have a presence. We feel they protect our gallery space and offer something to our local community - we often speak with customers who tell us they believe the sculptures drew them into our store. [Today], I have a deeper understanding and respect for my work and the mediums I use which helps me connect to the wairua within. My work depicts new beginnings in a new world, with presence of Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship), Amorangi (Leadership), Mana (prestige, self-worth), kaha (strength), hope, and purpose.

Nature painting by Kirsty Nixon, New Zealand artist. Kirsty’s quintessential native NZ bird art and tree paintings celebrate the kiwi summer with tūi, pīwakawaka, and korimako (bellbirds). Find contemporary NZ artists, NZ landscape paintings, and popular canvas art at Art by the Sea Gallery. Kirsty Nixon NZ Birds and Coastal Landscapes Kirsty Nixon is a contemporary nature and landscape artist from Auckland. Kirsty’s quintessential native NZ bird art and tree paintings celebrate the kiwi summer with tūī perched in pōhutukawa and nīkau, or pīwakawaka flitting through kōwhai, cabbage trees, and kawakawa. More > New 2026 Flower Power Price $5,900.00 New 2026 Take Five Price $6,300.00 Dos Amigos Price $3,400.00 Greenscene Price $1,995.00 On Guard Price $2,300.00 Better Together Out of stock Vigilance Price $3,200.00 Best Fronds Out of stock Fantail 2 (print) Price $895.00 Wild Ones (Print) Price $1,150.00 Mellow Yellow Out of stock Kindred Out of stock Sidekick Out of stock Exhibitions 30th Anniversary Group Show 2022 Greenscenes Kirsty Nixon 2021 Bio Kirsty Nixon is a contemporary fine artist from Auckland specialising in New Zealand landscape art and nature painting. Kirsty’s summer bush and coastal scenes showcase New Zealand’s incredible native trees and flora, including nikau palms, harakeke flowers (NZ flax), cabbage trees, toetoe, kawakawa, kōwhai, and blossoming pōhutukawa. Her paintings feature tui and pīwakawaka (fantail), with korimako (bellbirds) and kōtare (NZ kingfisher) also making an appearance. When I lost my wonderful dad the birds began to feature in my artwork. Birds even sounded louder to me. I bought a charm for a bracelet of a pīwakawaka and would often run the back feathers though my fingers as I thought of him. As I paint each bird I want them to look as though they are thinking something. Watching something. Communicating with each other. A snapshot of them in thought. When I lost my beautiful mum, once again the birds sounded louder. For over 20 years Kirsty has been a successful artist capturing the intensity of colour and light found in New Zealand’s unique native bush and coastal scenes. She began her career in advertising and now cherishes the peace of the canvas and her subject matter. When I start a painting and the first layers are coming together there's a piece of me that knows how it will look completed, and there will be a part of it that surprises me. Sometimes, in the middle of the process, I have to stop and wait a while to gather my thoughts and get back on track. So I stop. That painting needs a rest. Kirsty’s appeal and recognition as one of New Zealand's foremost landscape artists has been celebrated in national art publications such as Art News and Asian Art News. She also features in the New Zealand Favourite Artists book (2010) edited by Denis Robinson. Her range and experience in different techniques such as acrylic painting, watercolour, and etching has increased her popularity amongst collectors. Her Art by the Sea exhibitions consistently sell well and her growth in popularity is a testament to the timeless quality and detail of her NZ landscape paintings. Nestled in their settings, my birds give me a lot of peace. They are company. When a show is all put together and the birds are lined up in their bush and foliage settings I almost feel as if I can hear them. They are windows to a green restful place. With all the chaos surrounding us, advertising hammering us, political uncertainty, climate madness, I want my paintings to communicate peace. To slow us down. To literally stop and breathe.

Fine art woodturning by René Baxalle, Master wood turner and wood carver. Check out his intricately carved waka huia for sale (maori war canoe). Find affordable original art, wood carvers NZ, and contemporary NZ artists at Art by the Sea Gallery. René Baxalle Master Wood Turner René Baxalle is a fine art woodturner from Auckland. He is known for his intricately woven wood inlays, beautifully smooth wooden bowls nz and vessels, and the use of overlapping wood joinings in place of glue or synthetics. More > Extra Large Black Maire Bowl Price $950.00 Puriri Box with Woven Pohukutawa Lid Out of stock Shallow Rimmed Bowl Out of stock Black Maire Hollow Form Out of stock Pōhutukawa Vessel Out of stock Large Black Maire Bowl Out of stock Le Voyage de la Vie (The voyage of life) Out of stock Totara Hollow Form Out of stock Large Rimu Bowl Out of stock Tall rimu vase Out of stock Bio I have always been attracted to wood and have very fond memories of carving little figurines with my pocket knife when I was around 10. René Baxalle came to fine art woodturning when he was given a lathe in 2001. Previously, he had associated woodturning exclusively with furniture—banister, table legs. After joining a local woodturners club, he discovered the creative potential of the lathe. Early on, he started experimenting with woven wood inlays, liking the intricacy of weaving and the way each strand blends and connects with others to become one. To him, each strand can represent an experience in someone’s life, and the resulting woven form is the person’s mind or soul. René grew up on a farm in the southwest of France, in an area called Dordogne. He moved to New Zealand in 1991. He found the transition liberating, moving from a country steeped in tradition to a newer, younger country, more willing to embrace innovation and creativity. I didn’t choose woodwork as a career but instead opted for the electrical trade. This might be the reason I so love working with wood now. René describes staying at home to look after their two children as a turning point in his life. As he explains, spending time with young children can be a rich experience, a chance to see the world through different eyes. René does not use synthetic material and will not use glue if he can avoid it because, as he says, he want the different parts which form a piece to want to be together, not be forced. Another design he likes involves overlapping pieces of wood like the cladding of wooden houses or the sides of wooden clinker boats. This style, found in his waka huia (Māori war canoe), is similar to wood weaving, with all parts supporting each other to become one. René belongs to woodturning Auckland clubs and wood working nz societies. His work is held in private collections across New Zealand. He is available for commissions, including to create stands for other artworks (as in the example pictured).

Abstract landscape art by Carol Readman, established watercolour artist. Carol's watercolours depict Auckland landscapes in a contemporary style with skilled depth of colour. Find contemporary NZ artists, abstract watercolour art, and affordable original art at Art by the Sea Gallery. Carol Readman Abstract Watercolour Artist Carol Readman is an established New Zealand contemporary watercolour artist based in Auckland. Her abstract landscape art is inspired by the things she sees and experiences during walks taken around her local area. More > ! Bio Carol Readman is an established contemporary watercolour artist based in Auckland, New Zealand. Carol’s abstract watercolour art is most often painted after a walk around her local area, recalling her impressions of the scenery and activities. Her work is prized, in particular, for its contemporary style and the incredible depth and brightness of colour she is able to achieve, testifying to her skill and experience working with watercolours. Women of my age have seen thousands of pictures so they have a greater interest in simplified, pleasing, and balanced arrangements of one's own ideas and outlooks. By referring to abstraction in painting, I think that my intention is to create the essence of the subject rather than to reproduce the pictorial aspects of what is presented. I personally prefer the work to take on a life of its own as it grows naturally from my memory, vision or perspective. Carol is a self-taught artist who has been exhibiting her modern art for over 40 years. She studied at Christchurch Teachers College, Victoria University, and the University of Auckland. In her working life, she held positions in teaching, social work, personnel management, and industrial relations. As a painter, Carol feels an affinity to artists such as Doris Lusk, Austen Deans, Toss Woollaston, and Colin McCahon, among others. While travelling through Europe in her twenties, Carol discovered the French impressionists and was enamoured, in particular, by Manet. In London, she came across a large J. M. W. Turner painting at the National Gallery. It was this experience that encouraged her to explore atmosphere using watercolour, adding a unique delicacy to the fortitude of colour in her personal technique. Now retired, she is able to paint full time. Colour, form, and linear relationships are important to me with a particular place, event or significant person suggested in the composition. "To thine own self be true" has remained a guiding principal and this allows some personal issues and occasional problems to be resolved as each painting develops. My best advice to an aspiring artist would be to follow your thoughts when it comes to painting. Carol’s watercolour landscapes have been recognised by a number of regional and national awards, including the Pumphouse art awards in Takapuna and the (formerly) Telecom New Zealand Art Awards. She has also received first prizes at the Depot Art Awards in Devonport and the 2002 Royal Easter Show awards in Auckland (watercolour section). Her work is held in private collections nationally and internationally. Carol’s abstract modern art paintings are available to purchase unframed, for easy transport, with a few pieces framed up so you can see what they look like in store. Art by the Sea offers a full framing service at an additional cost.

Oil paintings for sale nz by Paula Brill, expressionist artist. Paula paints modern portraits in an expressionist art style. Find expressive portrait artists and modern art for sale nz at Art by the Sea Gallery. Paula Brill Modern Expressionist Artist Paula Brill is an emerging contemporary artist from Taupo. She enjoys exploring the “essence” of individuals in her modern portraits using an expressionist art form. More > A Long Day Price $850.00 Horizons 1 Price $1,000.00 Paint Pony Price $1,200.00 Day Dreamer Price $1,000.00 A Bedroom Painting Out of stock Pony Price $1,200.00 Covid Price $1,000.00 Horizons 11 Price $1,000.00 Bio Paula Brill is an emerging contemporary artist using a New Zealand expressionist art form. She works mainly in oil on canvas but enjoys playing with other mediums too. While she is particularly drawn to modern portraits and figurative work, she has been known to experiment with other subject matter. Thinking about her approach to art, Paula appreciates this quote from nationalgalleries.org: Expressionists searched inwards for deeper meaning. The style is defined by free brushwork, heightened colour and jagged or elongated forms. Paul is self-taught. She is inspired by individuality in people, and looks to discover/reveal that in her artwork. Paula is interested in exploring options for commissions.

Steel artwork, stone carving, and outdoor sculpture NZ by Steve Molloy, installation artist. Steve creates eye-catching stone sculptures mounted on charred wooden pillars that can be installed indoors or outdoors. Find contemporary NZ artists and stone garden sculptures NZ at Art by the Sea Gallery. Steve Molloy Installation Sculptor Steve Molloy is an installation artist, wood carver, and stone sculptor from Taranaki, New Zealand. Steve works in stone, steel, wood, and bronze and is most known for his striking installation sculptures of stone carving mounted on charred wooden pillars. More > The Ripple Effect Out of stock New Beginnings Price $7,500.00 Ascending 2023 Price $9,500.00 Eclipse 2023 Price $8,500.00 Equilibrium Price $3,600.00 Polarity 2022 Out of stock Necklace Price $2,900.00 Frequency Out of stock Order Within Chaos Out of stock Eclipse Out of stock Equality Out of stock Ascending 2022 Out of stock Bio Steve Molloy is an award-winning stone, steel, wood, and bronze sculptor from Taranaki, New Zealand. He works predominantly in object and installation work, known for his steel artwork and his large stone garden sculptures (NZ) mounted on charred wooden pillars. Also a painter and photographer, Steve has photographs in magazines, newspapers, commercial businesses, galleries, and exhibitions across the world. An important aspect of his photography is to capture the intended image through the lens with minimal work in post-production. Steve’s art is uniquely defined by his process of incorporating the use of fragmentation, movement, miniaturization, space and illusion as a tool to view normal scenes and objects in an abstract way. Steve has won multiple awards for his art. He has sculptures in national and international galleries and attends sculpture symposiums in New Zealand and overseas. Steve’s sculptures are held in private and public collections across the country, with some of his monumental outdoor sculpture (NZ) installed in public spaces.