Art by Joni

The colours of my life & Images escaped my rambling imagination

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Incredible view across the bay at Seatoun. Visiting my beautiful family and enjoying an evening stroll with them. Nature treating us to this stunning show. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #joninzart #jonimurphyartist #earthymurphy #earthymurphyarts (at Seatoun, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6Vo8Clqz_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7bgyxbylzwjt

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Incredible sky in the bay at Seatoun! ⠀ Visiting family and enjoying evening walks. (at Seatoun) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsy-Ah_lGsb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hvaiy4gizxm1

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My travelling painting set up. ⠀ Perched on the passenger seat in my car.⠀ 🎨 ⠀ This morning I headed out early, while the kids slept in to do some sketching. ⠀ I am staying on the Petone side of Wellington. ⠀ The view across Wellington harbour is beautiful! With Simmes island standing in the centre, surrounded by hills of lush, warm summer greens and Ochre. ⠀ 🌿⠀ Wish I could do this every day⠀ 💚⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyarts #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphy #earthymurphyarts (at Petone, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bstj6yVFOEj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ob3tvnvpx9kf

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I have taken a much needed trip to the capital this week 😊⠀ To spend some time with my daughter, visit my brother and his growing family and getting around some fantastic galleries.⠀ .⠀ After having spent a lot of energy on planning for 2019, taking a little time to step away from planning, recharge and mentally prepare to achieve all the high goals I have set for myself. ⠀ .⠀ Wellington feels like the perfect place for that 😁⠀ . . . #jonimurphyarts #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphy #earthymurphyarts ⠀ (at New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsti6eqlHke/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qa1z8xwijhxc

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My entry in the I AM WOMAN Exhibition currently showing at the @percythomsongallery ⠀ On until 27th Jan⠀ Check out the whole painting on my website... linked in bio. .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts (at Taranaki) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrU3EqFwfW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xphacbyw5p94

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Gallery visiting is a great way to fill the creative well. ⠀ We are so lucky to have so many world class galleries in Taranaki.⠀ This exhibition is I AM WOMAN at @percythomsongallery in Stratford. It is a celebration of 125 yrs since woman sufferage in NZ.⠀ The painting I’m gazing at is by my friend Margaret Scott, a woman who is a huge inspiration and a hero of Woman’s art. ⠀ Exhibition closes on 27th Feb. ⠀ well worth a visit.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts (at Taranaki) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsq2Hv5lsDe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b1rhmwugohqt

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My sunny little inspiration corner... I adore my dried summer seed heads grasses. Their textures are so luscious. ⠀ You can purchase this as an art print by tapping the tag in the photo. Worldwide shipping available .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts (at Taranaki) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjTUMtFpXl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nyv7hz87jllc

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Tonight is Gala night for the Aspiring Art Awards 💚⠀ I’m so happy my entry was accepted 😁⠀ Wish I could be there! ⠀ If you are in Wanaka pop in and then Please tell me all about it 😍⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts⠀ (at Wanaka, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsd9GVcl9Uj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hvons33xolf6

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New seasons note cards online now 🌿💚⠀ Lots of beautiful cards for any occasion. ⠀ Each one handmade using eco-friendly materials & inks. ⠀ Available individually or in packs of 4. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts (at New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BscO8w8Fz0b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x3pbiccg4k3a

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Loving working outdoors on these long, warm days. ⠀ Painting in my garden with all my muses at my fingertips is a dream come true. ⠀ All of my favourite wild flowers are starting to bloom along the roadsides, which just makes my heart sing! It excites me to imagine the next few paintings will include some of my favourite Wildflowers; agapanthus, hydrangeas, Queen Anne’s Lace and Crocosmia. This is a close up of the large painting I’m working on this week 💚🌿⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #jonimurphyartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts (at New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsbXuBrlJbc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jmfk3g6ux371

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Still overflowing with inspiration from yesterday’s beautiful misty morning walk. This morning was not quite as dreamy, but my morning walks are such an important part of my creative life. This part of my daily routine deeply informs my work and sets me up for the days in my studio... or kitchen table as it happens to be today 😂 Walking in the morning, being with nature also dramatically improves my mental well-being 💚 What do you do that keeps you real each day? . . . #jonimurphyarts . . . #ink_and_earth #fern #fernpainting #nzfern #surfacedesign #pattern #tropicalleaves #watercolourartist #watercolourflorals #joninzart #earthymurphyarts #earthymurphy #nature #inspiredbynature_ #garden #gardenartist #matresHortus #watercolor #watercolour #watercolourart #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolour #abstractbotanicals #ink #painting #watercolourpainting #art #garden (at New Plymouth, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7pUmgl43l/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zz8egzp4syyk

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Check out my stories for a Super fast process painting of this 😁 CALATHEA lancifolia aka Rattlesnake Plant. Painting houseplants 😍 Dedicated to all those who can’t keep plants alive, I’ve found the solution! Plant Art 🌿💚 Im in love with my Rattlesnake Plant ... it has absolutely wild markings on the leaves! I have a series of 5 Calathea I’m intending to paint... wish I could actually paint as fast as this vid 🤔 (at New Plymouth, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp1IDeWlvLf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oh6tf1iych8

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Nature play. Ginkgo leaf printing some handmade gift cards. Who else loves Ginkgo? . . . #jonimurphyarts . . . #ink_and_earth #printingmaking #natureprints #ginkgo #surfacedesign #pattern #tropicalleaves #watercolourartist #joninzart #earthymurphyarts #earthymurphy #nature #inspiredbynature_ #garden #gardenartist #matresHortus #watercolor #watercolour #watercolourart #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolour #abstractbotanicals #ink #painting #watercolourpainting #art #garden #artistsofinstagram (at New Plymouth, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0L2ESlR5u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aaf4hc3n833t

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Love the minimalist feel that a fern has. There is a simplicity in the intricate pattern, a symmetry so pleasing to the eye. We are surrounded by so many different ferns in NZ, this is the most common in our garden, Ponga - Silver Fern. With spring, comes all the beautiful Koru spiralling from the centre. A symbol which crosses all cultures, of growth and renewal. . . . #jonimurphyarts . . . #ink_and_earth #fern #fernpainting #nzfern #silverfern #pattern #tropicalleaves #watercolourartist #watercolourfern #joninzart #earthymurphyarts #earthymurphy #nature #inspiredbynature_ #garden #gardenartist #matresHortus #watercolor #watercolour #watercolourart #botanicalart #botanicalwatercolour #abstractbotanicals #ink #painting #watercolourpainting #art #garden #artistsofinstagram (at New Plymouth, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0BvgpFJMa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q37dzxo2wdte

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Mt Taranaki. Original Watercolour Painting. 190x140mm Matt 350x280mm For Sale $55 (postage included) Message me to purchase. . . #jonimurphyarts #landscape #landscapepainting #watercolourpainting #earthymurphy #mttaranaki (at Joni Artist - Paintings & Illustration) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnVQi3hgBZP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fhid7m6v3qoq

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Music on... brushes out... Beautiful night messes in progress 😊 Check out my stories for my latest large abstract botanical Watercolour. It feels like ages since I painted like this... my confidence has been really knocked around, self doubt & self sabotage have been left to run wild! This too will pass 😂 . . . #jonimurphyarts . . #ink_and_earth #abstractbotanical #watercolour #palm (at New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpL3jYzFfP_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11geq3zes38qh