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Sensorial earth pigment paintings invited you to step out of the busyness of life into a softer space. Original paintings + limited edition prints + workshops.

View artwork https://www.hollyclarkestudios.com An emerging contemporary botanical artist from Auckland with three decades experience as a designer specialising in textile & surface pattern design. Her artwork offers havens of respite, a place where one can unwind find lightness & immerse themselves in a tropical experience. Following the loss of her father she sort solace in Indonesia where she d

iscovered first hand the healing qualities of the exuberant & exotic gardens that flourished. Whilst embracing grief she found her muse of calm & peace, a stillness of natural beauty. Filled with gentle swaying bold plants, luscious leaves & unusual flowers she found her ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Filled with unusual shapes, colours & textures, a wild jungle that delighted the senses. Her unique colour palette with soft earthy tones, harmonises & styles effortlessly with natural interior spaces. Using predominantly mineral pigments, reminiscent of the limestone frescos that captivated her during the eight years she spent in Italy. She is committed to finding & sourcing natural mediums & materials for her work, including biodegradable or compostable packaging. To create a sustainable art practice in harmony with our environment. Although not yet perfect or where she wants it to be, it is a work in progress to continually improve. Open to collaborations & creative projects, she welcomes inquiries about her latest creations & potential commissions. https://www.hollyclarkestudios.com/home

31/07/2026

A wonderful birthday gift, ‘The Book of Earth’, which has been on my wish list for a while. I’m already a third of the way through it in one sitting. Not only is the photography stunning, but the stories, are mind blowing.

Who knew that bearded vultures bath in ochre puddles, coating their feathers in a red iron-rich mud, as well as their eggs and white fluffy chicks. It is anti bacterial, a UV protectant sunscreen and reduces smells. How do they know why or how to do this? An intuitive wisdom perhaps, passed on through generations.

This beautiful book is a combination of ancient earth knowledge, diverse cultures, natures wisdom, archaeology, geology and alchemy through the lens of an artist. Well done Heidi Gustafson, it’s now one of my favourite art books. If you’d like to know more go to .

Holly x

Red pigments image Heidi Gustafson
Vulture image Klaus Robin

29/07/2026

Through slowing down and really listening to our senses, we become present, and when we are present, nothing else exists, not the past or the future. Our fears and worries disappear because you are creating.

So what happens when you create an artwork through the process of making, intuition and engaging with your senses?

You can view my online studio at
https://f.mtr.cool/wvbwynwptd

Holly x

27/07/2026

Earth pigments look and feel like icing sugar or frosting to the touch. Working with colour in its purest form is so rewarding. Much like baking it takes all your focus, working intuitively by eye instead of following an exact recipe alters the way I show up on canvas.

It develops a relationship with my materials, a love for playing with natures raw colour. A creative alchemist of sorts. Much like I did as a kid.

On our family farm, my sister and I used to play games of stuck in the mud in our gumboots. Laughing so hard, one of us would wet our pants! Our mother thought we were kinda feral. But we didn’t care. Life as a free range child in the 70’s … was magnificent.

If you’d like to know more about my practice, please go to hollyclarkestudios.com

Holly x

25/07/2026

I think our minds are like a wild garden, full of life. Parts that grow when they come into season and others that turn to seed. To explore and observe with kindness and curiosity opens the mind, allowing a breath of fresh air, and a safe space to wander. A world of freedom exists through acceptance to be exactly who we are.

If you’d like to learn more about ‘Mind Garden’ I offer limited edition heirloom prints in a variety of sizes. Visit …
Hollyclarkestudios.com

Holly x

24/07/2026

A meditation on movement and stillness—a garden sensed more than seen. This limited edition heirloom print becomes a visual exhale—where the spirit can let go and find room to breathe again.

If you’d like to know more please go to hollyclarkestudios.com

Holly x

Thank you x

23/07/2026

Everything begins with natural materials.
Earth becomes the palette.

Because how something is made matters.
And the feeling of the process lives on.

To slow down, soften and feel at ease.

22/07/2026

A new body of work is underway for the upcoming Baradene Art gala, a fundraiser for the girls College. Opening on the 28th - 30th August.
Tickets for the opening night can be purchased through Baradene, or visit for free during the weekend.

Holly x

20/07/2026

Each limited edition print comes with an authenticity certificate, hand signed and numbered. The 200gsm museum quality paper and the optional Ash box frames are both FSC certified.

The framed prints are bubble wrapped and with a custom envelop cardboard box, which wraps around the entire frame. And includes extra reinforcing inside the box to protect the corners.

If in the rare event that something arrives damaged, I am happy to replace it. Just take photos of the packaging and any damage and email me asap.

Any queries please dm me.

Holly x

18/07/2026

How does it feel to sit in a garden, still and just take it all in?

Velvety lilac petals. Bumble Bees humming about. Lush foliage layered in greens. A perfume drifting on a breeze. A garden in full bloom, abundant and alive.

‘Field of Senses’ carries the essence of my mothers garden, where I grew up. A patch of paradise, filled with sensorial memories. A place to rest and relax, a soothing balm, for the senses.

If you’d like to see more on ‘Field of Senses’ - an original painting from the Sanctuary collection please go to Hollyclarkestudios.com

Holly x

17/07/2026

Here is a peak inside the studio. Lots of work underway for a new series . A canvas work in progress, my trays of hand made earth pigment pastels and one of my favourite podcasts. Begin Again.

By the warm hearted and hilarious rebel rouser Davina McCall. She keeps me company with her adventurous life stories and the insights shared so generously by her guests. I can relate A LOT.

Thank you Davina

Life really is meant for living and I feel so blessed because my life has been a hell of a ride.

Holly xo

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Meadowbank
Auckland
1072

Website

http://Hollyclarkestudios.com/

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