THE MAGIC
Indulge in the magic of the world around us from two different interpretations. One from the creativity of painting and the other realistic beauty of photography.
Not every day you get the opportunity to witness life’s magic from two different interpretations that are Shearwater Art Studio. As John and Iris travel together and in their hometown, they are captivated and inspired by their surroundings and can express and convey these experiences to us through their painting and photography. These diverse insights create an all-encompassing vision that brings subjects alive for us, adding depth and realness.
Explore the Shearwater site, and immerse yourself in the magic of vast landscapes, seascapes, portraiture, abstracts, wildlife, and even thought-provoking photojournalism from across the world.
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JOHN SPITTLE
I don’t know that I have a favourite subject, I tend to be inspired more by the light or the way the shadows fall or the atmosphere but I enjoy painting a diverse range of subjects some stemming from my childhood in the rural south of New Zealand and also including all aspects of the NZ landscape its architecture and heritage. Travelling overseas to Europe, Japan North America and Australia has given me the opportunity to create works from different cultures and environments. Now living in Australia my painting has changed a little to suit the conditions and atmosphere. MORE ABOUT JOHN & HIS ARTWORKS
I tend to be inspired more by the light or the way the shadows fall or the atmosphere but I enjoy painting a diverse range of subjects some stemming from my childhood in the rural south of New Zealand and also including all aspects of the NZ landscape its architecture and heritage. Travelling overseas to Europe, Japan North America and Australia has given me the opportunity to create works from different cultures and environments.MORE ABOUT JOHN & HIS ARTWORKS
Learn from Award Winning Artist
IRIS SPITTLE
Seeing the beauty, humour or mystery in many subjects. i.e.on the 3rd floor apartment balcony, Portugal, the humour in ‘Washday Blues’. The design of the shadows on the voluptuous landscape in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The beauty of the seeded grasses contrasting with blackened dying Redwoods, California. The wonder of the Monarch butterfly in its last resting place on the startling colour-co-ordinated autumn oak leaves in New Zealand..the magnificent sunsets and nature on Bribie Island QLD Australia near where I now live. MORE ABOUT IRIS & HER PHOTOGRAPHY
Seeing the beauty, humour or mystery in many subjects. The design of the shadows on the voluptuous landscape in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The beauty of the seeded grasses contrasting with blackened dying Redwoods, California. The magnificent sunsets and nature on Bribie Island QLD Australia where I now live. MORE ABOUT IRIS & HER PHOTOGRAPHY
Originals & Limited Edition prints
Commissions of your subjects are available. Please view our Photography and Art galleries online to explore your options from the links at the bottom of the page.
Signed originals and Limited Edition prints on fine art papers, cotton or canvas with semi-permanent inks the images will last up to 100 years hung away from bright light.
While we are working on shop functionality price requests can be made via phone or our contact page. please view our image galleries online
Commissions undertaken; please view the Photography and Art galleries online to explore your options.
VISIT SHEARWATER STUDIO
STUDIO OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday – Most days: 10am – 4pm Phone first ( 0467198556 )
Weekends by appointment Visitors are welcome.
If you want to view our work Give us a call and if we are home we will open for you.