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ARTIST PROFILE
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 and although my studio is private, I exhibit my work in selected exclusive shows and galleries all over NZ.
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!
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RETAIL OUTLETS
Northland
THE BACH Art & Craft Co-Op, Town Basin, Whangarei -
The only place in NZ for Jo May silk originals
Sizes from 10"x8"/11'x14'/16'x20" and sometimes larger sizes too.
Also stocking a full range of my art prints in all sizes as well as the full range of cards,art bookmarks and magnetic notepads & small acrylic panels
ESTUARY ARTS CENTRE OREWA
214b Hibiscus Highway, Orewa, Auckland
Open daily 9am-4pm
For prints in all 3 sizes and greeting cards and small acrylic panels.
MORRELLS CAFE
In the small town of Waimamauku on then main highway between Dargaviile and Hokianga.
For small prints and cards
THE HERITAGE CENTRE AND MUSEUM WAIPU
Gift shop, main street Waipu for cards, & prints in 3 sizes. Beautiful gift shop too.
MATAKANA COUNTRY PARK
Art & Craft Co-Op - Omaha Flats Road, Matakana - for 3 sizes of prints, small panels and cards
THE GALLERY AND CAFE AT HELENA BAY HILL
Old Russell Road, Helena Bay, Northland - for prints, small and large panels and greeting cards.
Auckland
ELEPHANT HOUSE
Parnell Village, Auckland. For all prints,small panels & cards.
NZIQUE / CRAFTWORLD -
Auckland: Westgate Centre, End of Western motorway, West Auckland,
For prints and cards at great prices. Also a good range of bookmarks and magnetic notepads, small panels and mini calendars each spring.
Central & lower North Island
ARTSPOST GALLERIES & SHOP
120 Victoria St
Hamilton
For art prints in 3 sizes
NZIQUE / CRAFTWORLD -
WELLINGTON: 154 Jackson St, Petone, Wellington
For prints and cards at great prices. Also a good range of bookmarks and magnetic notepads, small acrylic panels, and mini calendars each spring.
UP 2 DATE GALLERY WHAKATANE
On the hill, left hand side, as you come over the hill between Ohope and Whakatane.
A good range of small panels, 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
South Island
KAIKOURA GALLERY
33 The Esplanade, Kaikoura - and a full range of prints in 4 sizes, plus bookmarks & cards.
Fantastic selection of prints & other art pieces
PUNAKAIKI CRAFTS
Main Highway Punakaiki - for prints in all sizes and cards.
LATITUDE 41
1 High St, Picton - for all sizes prints and cards & small panels.
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"
ORIGINZ GIFTS WANAKA
139 Ardmore St, Wanaka - almost lake front. For prints in 3 sizes plus greeting cards and medium panels.
KORU NZ ART AND JADE
2 Castle St, Dunedin CBD. For small prints and cards & small panels
SOUTHLAND MUSEUM AND ART GALERY
108 Gala Street, Invercargill - for prints in all 3 sizes and greeting cards and small panels.
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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 or come to my local gorgeous market in Waipu which I attend monthly.
Canvas art is not always available so best to email or text first before making a special trip for them.
Waipu Boutique Sunday Market & Cafe
Held on the SECOND SUNDAY of each month, all year round:
Please search this event on Facebook for more info.
Sunday 12th February
Sunday 11th March
Sunday 8th April
Coronation Hall
Main Street Waipu
9am-1pm
Market is held on the second Sunday of each month but please note we are not at every market day.
Whangarei Artisans Fair
On The Bridge
Town Basin Canopy Bridge
Whangarei
10am - 2pm, certain selected Saturdays only:
Feb 11th & Feb 25th - weather permitting.
People In Parks Festival Whangarei
Kensington Park grassed area outside.
Sunday 26th Feb 10-4pm
Waitangi Day Market
Monday 6th February
Waitang Treaty Grounds by the Waka
9am-3pm
Waipu Street Market
Anniversary Weeekend Saturday, limited stock only
Easter Saturday April 7th, full display
Outside Waipu Liqour Store, 9am-1pm
Ph 0274 507377
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 2011
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