About Jane
Jane works from her studio at ‘The Top Cottage’ in Culverden, drawing inspiration from the ever-changing North Canterbury landscape, its shifting seasons, and the animals that surround her. Her work reflects a strong sense of place and quiet storytelling.
Her paintings are exhibited in galleries throughout New Zealand, and she also undertakes portraits and commissioned pieces, creating work that is personal, meaningful, and enduring.
Alongside her practice, Jane’s garden is an extension of her creative world. Together with her husband Tom, she hosts seasonal garden tours, opening both the garden and her studio to visitors to share the space, her process, and the landscape that inspires her work.
Education & Training
Christchurch Girls’ High School (Painting & Printmaking) followed by a BSc in Zoology at the University of Canterbury, Jane later trained in fine porcelain restoration (1981–82). Her practice has continued to evolve through workshops with leading artists in New Zealand and abroad, alongside study in illustration and design.
Exhibitions & Representation
Jane has exhibited since 1995 in solo and group shows across New Zealand, with work held in galleries nationwide.
Awards
Highly commended in the Charles Upham Portrait Competition, Jane has since been recognised with the Aspiring Art Award (2012) and selected as a finalist for both the Adam Portrait Award (2018) and the Margaret Mahy Illustration Award (2019).
Commissions
Her commissioned work spans private portraits, illustrated publications, public art projects, and charitable initiatives, including works for Christchurch City Council and the Giraffe Auction. Each commission is approached as a collaboration, shaped by story, subject, and place.