KATE McLAREN Artist

Kate McLaren’s distinctive style creates paintings with familiar and recognisable scenes of New Zealand (and occasionally, other places!). They are typically back road landscapes and urban views - evoking recollections of places you’ve been and memories you hold close.

Recognising your own story

Each of Kate’s paintings conveys a story of the land and the people who pass through it. Often people look at a Kate McLaren painting and think, “I’ve been there” – and quite possibly you have. Whether you’ve been a Kiwi all your life, or have visited these shores only briefly – you’ll find your own New Zealand story in Kate’s paintings.

Paintings available for purchase

These original works (with dimensions and pricing shown) are available for purchase.

If interested in any of the pieces please send through an enquiry noting the name(s) of each piece, and Kate will confirm availability and purchasing details.

The option of commissioning an original Kate McLaren painting is also available.

A selection of previously sold landscapes are also able to be viewed.

A selection of works that have found loving homes.

To view more landscapes head back to currently available paintings .

If anything appeals, please get in touch with Kate, with the option of a commissioned work also available.

A selection of commission portraits completed by artist Kate McLaren.

If you would like to know more about commissioning process, please contact Kate directly.

Head on to Animal Portraits.

Portraits of animals by artist Kate McLaren.

If you are interested in owning any of the works (available where size and price are shown), or keen to commission a portrait, please send through your enquiry.

Head back to Portrait Selection.

Enhance your home / business environment, or give a unique gift, with an iconic New Zealand painting by Kate McLaren.

Kate takes commissions for rural and urban landscapes, portraits and still life paintings, and will work closely with you to produce your own personalised art piece.

Contact Kate to discuss the type of painting you’re interested in having commissioned. Once the basic concept has been agreed and a framework for the painting established, an estimate costing can be provided.

Head back to view a selection of Kate’s Landscapes, and People and Animals portraits.

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These painting classes are all about ‘‘creating the opportunity for you to take the time, learn some painting tricks and develop your own unique style…'‘

Kate’s classes are small, friendly and fun painting sessions where anyone, no matter what their ability or experience, can pick up a paintbrush and learn helpful skills.

Low class numbers ensures that all can be supported on a 1-1 basis within each session, allowing a range of abilities to be catered for.

SPACES AVAILABLE for CLASSES STARTING - TBC

As a guide, the current series of ‘Short Sharp’ and ‘Day Workshops’ are quick intros into acrylic painting and/or a refresher for what is possible. Great for a new starter, or for someone who has been painting a while, and wants some new ideas.

A range of courses are available through the year, with the latest schedule (for the next four months) available below. Courses are held within Thorndon, central Wellington, NZ, or offsite, if needed.

’I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.’
Pablo Picasso

FOR MORE INFORMATION - or to register your interest in upcoming classes, please send through an enquiry form , and/or view the CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE .