Exploring the behaviour of light.

I’m drawn to fleeting visual moments of light. Sun glitter on water, lens flares, moon halos, and other small tricks of light that shift with time and individual perspective.

These moments reveal how light shapes what we see and how we feel. Each encounter with light becomes a record of when I was paying attention.

latest paintings

Throw Off The Bowlines Throw Off The Bowlines
Throw Off The Bowlines
NZ$950.00
The Doldrums The Doldrums
The Doldrums
NZ$350.00
Slack Tide Slack Tide
Slack Tide
NZ$350.00

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Think I’ve finally restocked my sunshine levels after a super slow start to spring. It’s so nice to be able to work with the studio doors open. I have a big painting in the works that will keep me busy for a while! Also excited to share
‘Spring Tide’ The ebb and flow of life. The constant rhythm of tides washing in and out. Cleansing what’s no longer needed. Discarding it on the shore. Available Saturday 1 Nov at traceyfinchart.com #springtide #bloodmoon #ocean
‘Daisy, is that you?’ Inspired by the great white that was tracked for while in and around the Bay of Plenty. Knowing where she was located wasn’t altogether reassuring! Every jump off the boat, swim to the shore or fall from a pad
Hey, hope you all had a lovely long weekend. I’ve uploaded the Safe Harbour look book and catalogue to my website so you can now browse all nine original new paintings and see sizes and prices. I’ve added the link to my bio. The collec