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“The overwhelming theme of all of Narelle’s works, both still life and landscape, is the celebration and joyful use of colour.”

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Magnolias and limes by Narelle Huggins

‘Embellish’ solo exhibition

A floral bouquet brings colour and decoration to the table. Embellish is a collection of still life paintings celebrating the hues and beauty of flowers and floral pattern. The textiles and objects that dominated mid-nineteenth-century design…

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‘Stylized Flora’ solo exhibition

Solo exhibition of still life works Stylized Flora open from 29th February 2020 at Deciduus Gallery, Tirau New Zealand. There was a change in design in the 20th century, which impacted everyday life and ‘ordinary’ homes…

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Cambridge Library pillar mural

The Waipa and Districts Public Library called for submissions by artists for a commission to paint a structural pillar in the Cambridge Library in 2019. The brief asked for a concept which incorporated ideas of literature,…

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Painting of Lauriston Park, Cambridge by Narelle Huggins

Inspiration: Lauriston Park, Cambridge

Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 75cm A commission for a construction company wanting to give a special gift to a most valued customer. Lauriston Park, a retirement village, built around some interesting architectural buildings and natural…

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Gate to Te Koo Utu by Narelle Huggins

Inspiration: Gate to Te Koo Utu

Gate to Te Koo Utu Commission Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90cm A commissioned piece for the home and garden. The initial brief was for a painting to adorn a 2.4 x 1.8m gate in the…

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Christ Church Ohaupo Trinity Triptych

The congregation of the Ohaupo ‘Christ Church’ Anglican church desired a focal piece of artwork for the worship space of their quaint and well attended church. I was ‘found’ and so began a journey of sharing…

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Painting in progress with gorgeous embroidered ins Painting in progress with gorgeous embroidered inspiration! 💕 🌸
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Three of my pieces currently hanging amongst other Three of my pieces currently hanging amongst other beautiful works @turuagallery 
Looking forward to them being able to reopen after lockdown again we hope soon #supportlocalnz #supportaucklandsmallbusiness 
In the meantime they have a super browsing friendly, easy on the eye website to checkout. 😃 
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So, I often work on two paintings at the same time So, I often work on two paintings at the same time. It makes sense to be able to keep painting while I wait for some sections to dry, and also keeps the work fresh for me. There are these interesting stages when detailed parts of the painting are finished alongside the raw blocked out sections. As always I just love the contrast of stylized florals on ceramics and linens against an explosion of still life flowers. 
Both these pieces are quite large in preparation for a group show in a couple of months.
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Working on some new graphics for my soon to be reb Working on some new graphics for my soon to be rebuilt, rejuvenated, restyled website. Good therapy too 😉 
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The best way to have ready subjects for my paintin The best way to have ready subjects for my paintings is to grow them! During lockdown last year my husband and I began the vision for our ‘ANZAC garden’ containing predominantly Aussie and Kiwi native plants. Less than a year later we are starting to see the rewards as these amazingly sculptural plants and flowers come out in all their magnificence. A garden is never finished of course...
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‘Iris in pink’ 30x30cm, we had a little rain a ‘Iris in pink’ 30x30cm, we had a little rain and suddenly the seemingly dormant Iris’ have started to flower again. 💜 These bulbs gifted to me from a friend 🥰 @teainapinkcup , they originally came from her grandmother’s garden. #legacygarden 
Vase from @levenhome , tablecloth from a secondhand store in Paeroa.
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#Repost @turuagallery Delighted to be a part of t #Repost @turuagallery 
Delighted to be a part of the gallery’s first group show for 2021: ‘Bloom’. (My paintings have a thing or two to do with flowers 😉 🌺🌸) This is a sneaky peek of ‘Bright as a button’ a magnificent display of flowers all from my own garden. 😊 

Follow @turuagallery for upcoming details. 🗓 🥂 🌸 #supportaucklandsmallbusiness 

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Mixed bunch with kangaroos! 35x35cm canvas. I am a Mixed bunch with kangaroos! 35x35cm canvas.
I am a frequenter of op shops, always looking for vessels and linens. All objects featured: the NZ made pottery vase, kangaroo coasters and floral tablecloth have all been rewards from Saturday morning thrifting. Flowers all #frommygarden 
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Currently available @turuagallery a quick shot bef Currently available @turuagallery a quick shot before they left the studio. #kangaroopaws #silverdollargum #waratah 
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Billy buttons in the Japanese vase. 60x60cm acryli Billy buttons in the Japanese vase. 60x60cm acrylic on canvas.
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Works in progress. Billy buttons abound! 💛💛 Works in progress. Billy buttons abound! 💛💛
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Over January I have been working on a very large m Over January I have been working on a very large mural with some of my friends. We still have a bit to go, but here is a snippet of a detail in progress. 

This mural has been a collaborative project with other artists who have been wonderful to take hold of the concept and put their all in to create this piece. Many hands make light work and all that, but also many hearts and hands make the art, both in creating a legacy in this piece and the shared passing of time in paint and conversation. 

Will reveal more down the track, she is a biggy, spanning the height of two floors!!
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Time to get back into the studio. What new works m Time to get back into the studio. What new works might 2021 bring? 

As an experiment last year I had some fabric made from one of my smaller paintings which I turned into a one off cushion as a gift for a friend. 

As well as painting I have a love for all things handmade, I like to knit and sew, and basically have a go at most handcraft disciplines. So combining my art with a bit of sewing was an almost necessary experiment!

Of course there is also the alluring love of interiors and architecture, so was rather pleased with the punchy colours of this cushion as well as the clear but textured effect of the linen blend fabric.

What will 2021 see? Best get into the studio and pick up a brush!!
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Detail of today’s bouquet. Alstroemeria, leucade Detail of today’s bouquet. Alstroemeria, leucadendron and straw flowers.
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Fun times wrapping limited edition prints. #nzart Fun times wrapping limited edition prints. #nzart 
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Billy buttons and Kangaroo Paws. I have so looked Billy buttons and Kangaroo Paws. I have so looked forward to popping these Billy Buttons in a vase, having grown them from seed this year. Kangaroo Paws have long been my favourite flower, but as a Victorian alpine girl, these Billy’s are from a bit closer to ‘home’. I love the sculptural structure and hardiness of Australian flowers, paired perfectly (I think 😉) in these organically shaped glass vases from @levenhome 

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If you are looking for a Cambridge NZ unique gift: If you are looking for a Cambridge NZ unique gift: ‘Cambridge on the Waikato’ limited edition prints available in two sizes. Small prints $95 available from my shop (free delivery within Cambridge), large prints also available @heritagegallerycambridge 

This naive style townscape picks out many landmarks that make the town of Cambridge unique, and the joyful use of colour celebrates the natural and architectural beauty of our #townoftrees 
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Special something for Christmas just added to the Special something for Christmas just added to the shop. Dahlia blooms series. 20x20cm acrylic on canvas. These small vibrant canvases are ready to hang. Link to shop in bio. #affordableart 

These mini canvases kept me company during lockdown this year. As a girl my Nanna grew dahlias throughout her garden, particularly around the vegetable garden. I grow many varieties of dahlias in my own garden now and am reminded of my Nanna every time I pick these ‘old fashioned’ blooms.
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Sgraffito, scratching back wet paint to create thi Sgraffito, scratching back wet paint to create this rag rug. I like to think there is a sculptural quality to palette knife painting, which is why I tend to continue my paintings around the edge of the canvas. I intend then that these still life’s extend beyond the two dimensional plain, expressing something of the texture and depth of the original subjects. 🎨 😊
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A lovely friend lent me this vase containing Warat A lovely friend lent me this vase containing Waratahs recently. 💙 @ditockerglass What a gorgeous vessel, which needed no accompaniment apart from the Waratahs (a hero of a flower) contrasting with a dainty embroidered doily (op shop find). Something borrowed, something blue, something old, something new (well, that would be the painting itself!) comes to mind. 
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