April Apple Art

A majestic giant rises slowly out of the deep blue sea.

Cute fish play among the seaweed and coral while a jellyfish swims by.

Underwater reef scene. Cute fish play among the seaweed and coral while a jellyfish swims by.

Cute, talkative, curious and always on the move, fantails are an iconic New Zealand bird that always makes us smile.

Fantails are cute, curious and constantly moving. These NZ natives are truly close to our hearts.

Golden kowhai flowers and friendly little fantails are much-loved sights in the New Zealand garden and countryside.

Sea turtles are beautiful but endangered creatures that deserve our protection.

Featuring two icons of the Pacific region - sea turtles & hibiscus flowers.

Love comes in all shapes and sizes. It makes hearts take flight, gives you butterflies - and can be a little bit complicated, but with perseverance ultimately leads to peace.

One of my favourite designs ever, with a mixture of warm and cool colours and classic shapes. To the Pacific and beyond!

Love comes in all shapes and sizes. It makes hearts take flight, gives you butterflies - and can be a little bit complicated, but with perseverance ultimately leads to peace.

Arum lilies often grow wild in NZ. They might be toxic but they are also elegant and beautiful and I have always loved them.

Arum lilies often grow wild in NZ. They might be toxic but they are also elegant and beautiful and I have always loved them.

Love comes in all shapes and sizes. It makes hearts take flight, gives you butterflies - and can be a little bit complicated, but with perseverance ultimately leads to peace.

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways.

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways.

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways.

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways.

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways.

One of my favourite designs ever, with a mixture of warm and cool colours and classic shapes. To the Pacific and beyond!

A little hypnotic pattern. How many different creatures or things can you find?

Meet the new face of the law, buck teeth and all. Are those weapons or snacks he's packing? Maybe better not to find out...

One of my favourite designs ever, with a mixture of warm and cool colours and classic shapes. To the Pacific and beyond!

One of my favourite designs ever, with a mixture of warm and cool colours and classic shapes. To the Pacific and beyond!

One of my favourite designs ever, with a mixture of warm and cool colours and classic shapes. To the Pacific and beyond!

Slick digital mixes with scratchy pencil and rough texture, like the Pacific Islands face the challenge of finding harmony between old & new ways. Viva magenta is the Pantone colour of the year.

Twinkling, spinning and sparkling above us, the stars perform their intricate ballet with silent majesty.

Twinkling, spinning and sparkling above us, the stars perform their intricate ballet with silent majesty.

Sea turtles are beautiful but endangered creatures that deserve our protection. This design is also tribute to a traditional art form of many Pacific Islands that features striking designs and simple colors painted onto tapa cloth.

Sea turtles are beautiful but endangered creatures that deserve our protection. This design is also tribute to a traditional art form of many Pacific Islands that features striking designs and simple colors painted onto tapa cloth.

Sea turtles are beautiful but endangered creatures that deserve our protection. This design is also tribute to a traditional art form of many Pacific Islands that features striking designs and simple colors painted onto tapa cloth.

Going back to my roots drawing the little things from the garden along with elements of traditional New Zealand Maori and Pacific art styles.

A cute little friend with big ears who wears a knitted vest and loves hugs.

Inspired by the beautiful, musical people of the Pacific, this is an image I've been working on in various forms for many years. It's my pleasure to share it with you now.

Sea turtles are beautiful but endangered creatures that deserve our protection. This design is also tribute to a traditional art form of many Pacific Islands that features striking designs and simple colors painted onto tapa cloth.

Whimsical patchwork mushrooms and butterflies.