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The copyright to the Artistic Works displayed on this page and website is owned exclusively by Jo May. Display of Jo May's Artistic Works on this website is not to be inferred as her consent to any unauthorised copying, downloading, printing, displaying, reproducing or otherwise dealing with the Artistic Works. You may not copy, download, print, display, reproduce or otherwise deal with Jo May's Artistic Works without obtaining her prior written permission. All rights reserved.
(C) Copyright Jo May Design 2009
ARTISTS PROFILE: Jo May
I am an established silk painting artist from Waipu Cove near Whangarei. Mostly self taught, I began painting when I was 16, mainly acrylic on board. Then I became a potter and spent 18 years making and selling my pottery creations all over NZ. During this time, I also trained as jewellery maker, selling & exhibiting my work in Galleries in Auckland.
I have now settled upon silk painting - mainly due to a love of the free- flow painting style, but also the vivid colours and texture silk allows. I love Northland - I love the climate and the beaches, the colours and the friendly people. I am inspired by the beauty of our coves and rock formations out at The Heads. I love the distinctive shapes of those hills - so recognisable to anyone who has been here even only once. I also enjoy painting native birds - so may colours and beautiful shapes, and so unique to NZ, and coastal scenes from all over the country.
I work from home in Waipu Cove, and although my studio is private, I exhibit my work in selected exclusive shows and galleries all over NZ.
For information on the big little town of Waipu and local events, please visit: www.breambay.co.nz
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Silk painting
Firstly a design is needed, either in my head or pre-drawn on paper. Then the design is drawn onto the silk - a steady hand is needed as mistakes cannot be undone!
The silk is dried for 6 hours and heatset. Now I can add the colours, layer upon layer until I am happy. Another 6 hours drying, and then any touch-ups or special effects can be done.
I usually let the silk rest for at least a day or two, And then into a commercial steamer for half a day to set the colours.Then the silk is washed to remove any residual chemicals, and pressed, and is now ready for framing in its mount.
My husband hand makes all our matt boards and we set the silk in professionally .
I often paint special scenes for each area I sell in, making the images relevant to the stores, and to the local customers.
I do not to commissions, unless I am given total artistic license, preferring to paint for the pleasure of it rather than the money. Hence you will find my work very well priced.
Art Prints
Some images are then made into prints using a local professional offset printer & printed on to gloss art paper. No more than 100 prints of each size are made so they are very exclusive.
We also make wooden block mounted prints which do not need framing.
The prints and smaller originals are deliberately made to fit standard frame sizes so the customer can just buy a pre-made frame and pop them straight in.
We use an acid free foam board backing so that the tourist can either carry them or post them with little effort - the prints are so light they go as a letter making them very cheap to post.
How to buy them
Probably 50% of my work goes overseas, and is only sold via a small selection of tourist outlets in NZ, plus a few artist co -operatives. I do not sell in many stores as I would not be able to keep up with demand, and also I like to keep everything hand made. - as you can now see, every aspect of my work is totally handmade!
You can buy a selection of my art prints, or wooden block mounted prints here on this website, or from the list of outlets & shows below.
In ths shops and galleries, you can expect to pay up to $27 for small prints, $39 medium, $65 large and up to $95 for my new XXL prints (not shown on this website)
Originals range from $98 to $225 in the shops.
Most retail outlets sell limited edition prints taken from original silk paintings - if you are looking for a selection of the actual originals please look for the details highlighted in pink below. Please note these outlets sell originals that are matted and ready to frame. A selection of oiginals are available at all shows listed below too.
If you are interested in originals, and cannot make it to one of the galleries or shows, you are welcome to order an original similar to any print you see on this website. Originals in the galleries start at $98 for 16"x20" size - ready to frame, but originals painted to request start at $188 for 16" x40" minimum size and I must have total free artistic licence. Some larger orignals are pictured on the last page of this site.
Please note: There will be other retail outlets around NZ not listed here that sell my work in other approved & licensed forms such as notepads, other greeting cards, magnets, and different size prints . This website deals only with items handmade by myself, and outlets such as galleries and craft co-ops that I am associated with and deal directly myself
Thank you for your interest and please enjoy the art displayed on this website.
We hope to see you at a show or event sometime soon!
****Search "Jo May" on Trade Me for specials and clearance items!!!****
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RETAIL OUTLETS
Northland
THE BACH Art & Craft Co-Op, Town Basin, Whangarei -
Main outlet for silk originals , available in four sizes 10"x8"/11'x14'/16'x20" and a few XL 16"x40" size - best selection in NZ for originals, and cards. Also now stocking a huge range of wooden block mount prints in all sizes - best selection!.
****Now stocking a full range of my art prints in all sizes from $26.50 to $55 as well as the full range of art bookmarks and magnetic notepads***********
THE GALLERY / ARTISANZ
New shop opening Dec 2009
342 Kerikeri Rd - next to The Bakehouse coming into town from the south
Stocking a great range of wooden block mounted prints, greeting cards, art coasters,
and larger special unusally long 50cm prints
THE HERITAGE CENTRE AND MUSEUM WAIPU Gift shop, main street Waipu for cards, & tiny $12 prints only.
THE PEAR TREE Gift shop, Main Street, Waipu. Small range of 10x8 prints and cards.
ORIGIN Art & Craft Co-Op 128 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri -just north of the main shops - for all sizes of prints and cards, including new extra large prints.
MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK Art & Craft Co-Op - Omaha Flats Road, Matakana - for 3 sizes of prints and cards & wooden block mounted prints.
WARKWORTH CRAFT GALLERY Corner of Baxter & Neville Sts - for all sizes of prints, greeting cards and block mounted prints
PARUA BAY GALLERY 148 Te Rongo Road, parua Bay, Whangarei Heads - for 3 sizes in prints and cards and wooden block mounted prints.
THE GALLERY AND CAFE AT HELENA BAY HILL Old Russell Road, Helena Bay, Northland - for the two smaller size prints and greeting cards.
Auckland
ARTISANZ Art & Craft Co-Op Victoria Park Market Auckland - for prints of all sizes and cards and selected wooden block mounts.
ELEPHANT HOUSE Parnell Village, Auckland. For all prints, in 3 sizes, plus cards and a good selection of wooden block mount prints.
NZIQUE / CRAFTWORLD -
Auckland: Westgate Centre, End of Western motorway, West Auckland,
For prints and cards (no originals but great prices and selection!) I also sell "block mounts" at these stores - 3D art mounted on wooden blocks that you don't have to frame. Also a good range of bookmarks and magnetic notepads, and mini calendars each spring.
Central & lower North Island
NZIQUE / CRAFTWORLD -
WELLINGTON: 154 Jackson St, Petone, Wellington
For prints and cards (no originals but great prices and selection!) I also sell "block mounts" prices at stores only - 3D art mounted on wooden blocks that you don't have to frame. Also a good range of bookmarks and magnetic notepads, and mini calendars each spring.
THE CRAFT GALLERY WHAKATANE 32 Richardson St, Whakanane - just off the main Street.
A good range of wooden block mounts, prints in 10"x8" and 11"x14", and cards, bookmarks and magnetic notepads. This is a lovely wee craft shop to browse in too.
VAN UFFELEN GALLERY
104-106 Princess St , Palmerston North
For 10"x8" & 11"x14" prints
LEFTFIELD GALLERY Greytown, Wairarapa - 1km north of the main shops on the main road - for prints of alll sizes and cards.
South Island
SEALSIDE GALLERY 33 The Esplanade, Kaikoura - for large silk originals in 16"x20" and 16"x40" and a full range of prints in 4 sizes, plus bookmarks & cards. Fantastic selection of prints - the most choice you will ever see anywhere. Here you can buy my XXL prints too - not commonly available - 32"x13" for $89 approx.
PUNAKAIKI CRAFTS Main Highway Punakaiki - for large silk originals in 16"x20"and prints in 3 sizes including XXL 32"x13" prints and cards.
LATITUDE 41 High St, Picton - for all sizes prints and cards & selected wooden block mounts. Plus a few new extra large prints.
GOLDEN BAY GALLERY Commercial St, Takaka, Golden Bay - for prints in 3 sizes and cards.
QUEENSTOWN GALLERY & MOA DESIGN GALLERY 61 Beach St, Queenstown - opposite the ferry terminal. For 3 sizes of prints up to 16"x20" and large wooden block mounted prints.
ORIGINZ GIFTS WANAKA 139 Ardmore St, Wanaka - almost lake front. For prints in 3 sizes plus greeting cards and large wooden block mounted prints.
KORU NZ ART AND JADE 2 Castle St, Dunedin CBD. For small prints and cards.
SOUTHLAND MUSEUM AND ART GALERY 108 Gala Street, Invercargill - for prints in all 3 sizes and greeting cards and block mounted prints.
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Prices in most galleries range from $26 to $59 for prints depending on the size, and $98 to $225 for the silk originals.
EVENTS AND SHOWS
There are the following events coming up that we will be at with silk originals & prints.
Please note that we cannot take all the very big pieces to the smaller outdoor markets - for the best selection, choose one of the larger indoor shows such as the Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show or Home Shows and Flower Shows etc..
Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show
Here are the Dunkleys shows we will be exhibing at in 2010:
Whangarei 11-13 June
Kensington Stadium
Tauranga 11-16 July
QE2 Stadium
Rotorua 20-22 August
Sportsdrome on the lakefront
North Shore 15-17 October
North Shore Events Centre
All Dunkleys Shows hours are 10am -5pm daily
OTHER SHOWS AND EVENTS:
Waipu Family Market Days
Sunday 14th February -
Our participation is yet to be confirmed sorry in Feb
Sunday 21st March
9am-1pm
Coronation Hall
Main Street Waipu
Waitangi Day Festival
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Paihia
Sat 7th Feb
Waipu Street Market
Sat 30th Jan - Anniversary weekend
9am -1pm Outside The Off Licence
Main Street
Weather permitting
Martinborough Fair
Saturday 6th March
Main Street Martinborough, Wairarapa, 8am to 5pm
Note - we will not be at the February Fair this year.
Ellerslie International Flower Show
Wednesday 10th March to Sunday 14th March 2010
Hagley Park, Christchurch
Kerkeri Lions Country Fair
Cobham Rd Kerikeri
Sun 28 March
Mansfiled Garden Festival
May 1 &2
Manawatu Stadium
Fielding
Crafts Out West
Trust Stadium Henderson
24 & 25 July
Pirongia Fair
Main Street Pirongia
Sat 25th Sept
Weather permitting
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