AMANDA BRETT WATERCOLOUR ARTIST
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​My mantra: The straight line is ungodly.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
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Everywhere is paradise! No matter where we are in the world everywhere is beautiful with it's share of amazing people and stories. My paintings have been described as "happy" and "feel good", there is a very deliberate reason for this: there is enough ugly, too many senseless killings and too much pain in the world. I'm not into shock value, I'm just a painter who prefers to communicate via a brush. I laugh while I paint (in between the scowling and cussing, of course) especially when a watercolour accident makes a most wonderful shape all by itself. My goal is to give you something beautiful you can look at everyday and find a brush stroke or a nuance of colour that, perhaps, you didn't see yesterday.

​I'm sorry about the poor photos, please be assured the colours are a lot more saturated, if not, please return in the same condition as received, in the same packaging and i will refund you.
Italy - studio and en plein air

Double Dipping, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,950.00

Double Dipping, L'anfiteatro Lucca Italy

560 x 760mm

Arches Aquarelle 300gsm medium 100% cotton rag

professional watercolour pigments from Winsor and Newton


unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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Eye Spy, en plein air

NZ$1,200.00

51 x 36cm unmatted and unframed, painted en plein in Lucca Italy

Fabriano Artistico 300gsm CP 100% Cotton Rag, Professional watercolour pigments from Winsor & Newton.

Packaged flat or in a heavy duty mailing tube with protective layers - shipping included within NZ.

International shipping and insurance additional.

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Organised Chaos, en plein air - SOLD

NZ$0.00

SOLD to private collector, Organised Chaos, painted en plein air at Piazza Antelminelli Lucca Italy

36 x 51cm

Arches aquarelle 300gsm 100% cotton rag, professional watercolour pigments from winsor & newton

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Ruby Red Dress II, original Watercolour painting SOLD

NZ$0.00

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Ruby Red Dress II, original Watercolour painting - SOLD

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Le Torte da Sue - Original Watercolour Painting SOLD

NZ$0.00

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SOLD Le Torte da Sue - Original Watercolour Painting

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Al Ponte Antica Venezia, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$2,450.00

Original watercolour painting of Venice Italy


70 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

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If I could just reach (Cafe au Lait) - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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original watercolour painting

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Il menu, Piazza San Salvatore, Lucca

NZ$1,950.00

"homesick" for Lucca so painting my fave italian scenes in my home studio in Auckland NZ


70 x 56cm

Arches aquarelle 300gms medium 100% cotton rag

professional pigments from Winsor & Newton

Unframed and unmatted


shipping included in NZ

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The Flower Lady, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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The Flower Lady, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Leo's Place, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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Leo's Place, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Walkies, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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Walkies, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Antique Book Market, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Antique Book Market, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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HEART AIR BALLOONS

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roses are red heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

roses are red heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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up up and away heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

up up and away heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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Kissed heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

kissed heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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clouds heart air balloon - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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clouds heart air balloon SOLD

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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Gift Card

NZ$160.00 - NZ$750.00
Surprise someone special with a Gift Card!

​Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Redeemable for workshops, classes, original paintings and Limited Edition Prints

​Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees. Gift Cards expire 1 year from purchase and are not transferable.
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jutta lemon - original painting

NZ$875.00

jutta lemon, original painting

watercolour and ink, righty. 

25 x 25cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping included NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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scribble - original painting

NZ$995.00

Merit Award winner Watercolour NZ


watercolour and ink, righty. 

30 x 30cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping included NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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Bouquet- original painting SOLD

NZ$0.00

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Bouquet, original painting SOLD

mixed water media. 

27 x 27cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping included NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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Caffe - original painting

NZ$975.00

caffe, original painting with non-dominant hand

mixed water media. 

27 x 27cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping included NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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kris kros appol soss - original painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

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kris kros appol soss, original painting with non-dominant hand


Merit Award winner Watercolour NZ


mixed water media. 

30 x 30cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping additional NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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flowers - original painting

NZ$975.00

flowers, original painting with non-dominant hand

mixed water media. 

27 x 27cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping included NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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Gift Card

NZ$160.00 - NZ$750.00
Surprise someone special with a Gift Card!

​Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Redeemable for workshops, classes, original paintings and Limited Edition Prints

​Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees. Gift Cards expire 1 year from purchase and are not transferable.
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loopy lemon - original painting

NZ$975.00

loopy lemon, original painting with non-dominant hand

mixed water media. 

27 x 27cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping additional NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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zig zag - original painting

NZ$875.00

zig zig, original painting with non-dominant hand

mixed water media. 

27 x 27cm, professional watercolours on Fabriano artistico CP 300gms. 

frame curated by the artist for this series, 50 x 50cm included, conservation standard

shipping additional NZ only


apologies for bad photos, shaky hands !

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roses are red heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

roses are red heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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up up and away heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

up up and away heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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Kissed heart air balloon

NZ$975.00

kissed heart air balloon

mixed water media on professional paint on fabriano artistico 300gsm

27 x 27 cm framed to conservation standard


shipping free within new zealand, international rates available

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Walkies, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Walkies, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Foodies, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Sold out

Foodies


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Fabriano CP 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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The Flower Lady, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

The Flower Lady, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Antique Book Market, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Antique Book Market, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Circus Circus Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Iconic Circus Circus Cafe in Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Leo's Place, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Leo's Place, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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School Run, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

School run, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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The Garden Shed Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Sold out

Iconic Garden Shed Cafe in Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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At Pinelli's, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

At Pinelli's, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Old City in Lucca Original EPA watercolour painting - SOLD

NZ$0.00

SOLD Old City in Lucca Original En plein air Watercolour painting

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Peony Poses, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Sold out

Peony Poses


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Fabriano CP 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Bob the Beach Baker, Glamping, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Original Watercolour Bob the Beach Baker, Glamping


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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Harum Scarum, Pauatahanui, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Original Watercolour Harum Scarum, Pauatahanui


Available from Summer Exhibition, NZ Academy of fine Art, Wellington from Friday 14 Jan, 2022


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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At Pinelli's, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

At Pinelli's, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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White Garden Lillies

NZ$500.00

White Garden Lillies


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Fabriano CP 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Water Works, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Water Works, Original Watercolour Painting

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School Run, Lucca Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

School run, Lucca


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Snap! Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Snap! Original Watercolour Painting

sorry bad photo new one soon!

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The Garden Shed Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Sold out

Iconic Garden Shed Cafe in Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Foodies, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Sold out

Foodies


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Fabriano CP 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Circus Circus Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$500.00

Iconic Circus Circus Cafe in Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand


Original watercolour painting

26x36cm

Professional artist pigments on Arches medium 300gsm 100% cotton rag


unmatted, unframed


includes p&p NZ only $15.00


pick up not available

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Triplets, Original Watercolour Painting, en plein air SOLD

NZ$950.00

Sold out

Triplets, Original Watercolour Painting, en plein air. SOLD


Merit Award winner, Splash 2022, Watercolour New Zealand


The first en plein air painting to win at National level in New Zealand!




Arches 100% cotton rag, medium, 300gsm


51 x 36cm



unframed and unmatted


free shipping within New Zealand if purchased before Dec 5th 2022

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Home Cooking, Original Watercolour Painting, en plein air

NZ$950.00

Home Cooking, Original Watercolour Painting, en plein air.


Arches 100% cotton rag, medium, 300gsm


51 x 36cm


unframed and unmatted


free shipping within New Zealand if purchased before Dec 5th 2022

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The Doors, Titahi Bay, Original Watercolour Painting SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Original Watercolour The Doors, Titahi Bay


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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Gift Card

NZ$160.00 - NZ$750.00
Surprise someone special with a Gift Card!

​Gift Cards are delivered to the recipient by email and include instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Redeemable for workshops, classes, original paintings and Limited Edition Prints

​Our Gift Cards have no additional processing fees. Gift Cards expire 1 year from purchase and are not transferable.
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Hickory Dickory Docks, Riwaka, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Original Watercolour Hickory Dickory Docks, Riwaka WIP


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

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Green Bucket, en plein air SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Green Bucket, painted en plein air

Arches aquarelle 300gsm 100% cotton rag, professional watercolour pigments from winsor & newton


210421 Art Lounge Howick

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Where the light shines, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Original Watercolour Where the light shines


AVAILABLE from the ArtLounge [email protected]


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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Beach Babes Titahi Bay, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,400.00

Original Watercolour Beach Babes Titahi Bay WIP


38 X 56cm, unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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She's a Real Beaut Original Watercolour en plein air SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

She's a Real Beaut Original Watercolour en plein air

36 x 51cm

Arches aquarelle 300gsm 100% cotton rag, professional watercolour pigments from winsor & newton

210421 Art Lounge Howick

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Double Dipping, Original Watercolour Painting

NZ$1,950.00

Double Dipping, L'anfiteatro Lucca Italy

560 x 760mm

Arches Aquarelle 300gsm medium 100% cotton rag

professional watercolour pigments from Winsor and Newton


unmatted and unframed


freight included in NZ

International freight and insurances additional (destination taxes and duties additional), please email me for quote

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Glamping Pipis & Plonk - SOLD

NZ$0.00

Sold out

Glamping Pipis & Plonk

38 x 56cm

professional watercolour pigments on Arches aquarelle 300gsm 100% cotton rag

unframed and unmatted

packaged flat or in a heavy duty mailing tube with protective layers, free shipping within NZ.

International shipping and insurance additional.

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Eye Spy, en plein air

NZ$1,200.00

51 x 36cm unmatted and unframed, painted en plein in Lucca Italy

Fabriano Artistico 300gsm CP 100% Cotton Rag, Professional watercolour pigments from Winsor & Newton.

Packaged flat or in a heavy duty mailing tube with protective layers - shipping included within NZ.

International shipping and insurance additional.

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So now you're going ask me how my Glamping paintings started. I had a vision of a campervan underneath a blanket of huge abstracted native trees - a tiny, tiny campervan, almost a cartoon, if you've been to my classes you'll know why I say that - it's because I love California School of Watercolour; many of these artists created for Hanna Barbera and then for Disney, so clever in their simplification - masterful single brush marks that tell you clearly what the subject is - you can "read" it instantly.

Amanda Brett - Watercolour Artist

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Quality Guarantee: All my watercolours are painted with only modern professional grade watercolour paints on Museum exhibition grade watercolour papers, they are extremely lightfast and will become a family heirloom and passed down to subsequent generations. ALL art of ANY medium should be hung away from direct sunlight. If​properly cared for, watercolour paintings will last as long, if not longer, than oil paintings. I only paint on 100% cotton rag paper, mostly Arches and Fabriano, and frame to conservation standard with acid free materials.
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