Koromiko is a valued healing plant within Maori lore symbolizing strength and endurance and still used for healing stomach complaints. Her English name is Hebe. Hebe was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and also the wife of Hercules. Under this name, she symbolizes the bloom of youth and restoring youth to mortals. Interesting thatContinue reading “Koromiko – Hebe”
Category Archives: Fairy art
Ti Kouka
Word has it that if Ti Kouka – the Cabbage tree, flowers by Labor weekend at the end of October, we’ll have a hot summer. Sturdy, spiked, and sculptural, Ti Kouka stands firm against the cruelest easterly wind and the driest nor’ wester. It demonstrates resilience, strength, and character no matter which way the windContinue reading “Ti Kouka”
Salamander
The salamander is a magical creature, an amphibian that comes from water but survives in fire. Adaptable to different environments and sets of circumstances. Be like a salamander. The world brings fire and water in equal parts. Big love to whoever finds this post.
Pukeko
The pukeko is a quirky kind of bird. Often found grazing across the marshy swampland. Loping along amongst the raupo and swamp grass, pukeko travels on hidden trails and secret paths. In the Maori culture, pukeko symbolizes sacred guardianship, tapu, and forewarning of events. They hold a special place in folklore, tradition, mythology, and inContinue reading “Pukeko”
Snails Pace
A dreamy and calm summer day. Taking a tranquil ride through the ferns with a friend. The sound of cicadas and the scent of wild flowers. You are free. Snails Pace, 2025, Faber Castell colored pencil on paper, 20cm x 30cm
Fairy Calendar 2025
I have compiled this year’s drawings into a calendar for 2025. Now you can spend a year away with the fairies with a lovely image for each month. You can purchase from my Felt shop, Smokey Gnome Creative @Felt or PM me if you’re interested, they make a lovely gift.
Spider
Like many people, I’m not very fond of spiders. They’re creepy, kind of ugly, and some can be deadly. Not many of the deadly variety in Aotearoa New Zealand, but it is still unpleasant to meet up with a spider unexpectedly. I’ve made an effort to overcome my dislike of spiders and can now relativelyContinue reading “Spider”
Seahorse
Rumour has it that it is very good luck to meet a seahorse and one should always stop to say hello and pass the time of day, if you should happen upon one.
The Secret Garden
Way back in 2012 I had been gifted with a very large canvas and had begun working in a space that had a large blank wall. It was one of the larger canvases I’ve worked on and it was a bit of a rush job, never really finished properly. I had intended to include aContinue reading “The Secret Garden”
After the Sun comes Rain
After the sun comes rain , after the rain comes sun again. This little quote is one of the mottos that guides my life. I have a few little verses that are the touchstones I come back to remind myself with when things seem out of kilter. This quote reminds me that nothing stays theContinue reading “After the Sun comes Rain”
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