About The Artwork This is the third in a series of 3 retro/vintage dolls, this little wahine is wearing a Korowai (feather cloak) and Tipare (headband) 'Hine' was named after Melissa's Great Aunt Hinemoa, who was named by a Maori Chief living in Waimate who struck a friendship with Melissa's Great Grandfather as they lived next door to one another - 5 of his children were named by his friend - Wanaka, Hinemoa, Rewa, Te Hira and Koa. Melissa loves this story of friendship from long ago, how much love and respect he had to ask his friend to name...
About This Artwork The first drawing in a set of three. This little vintage doll is wearing traditional Maori dress worn by members of Kapa Haka groups for concerts and events, she wears a Kahu huruhuru (feather cloak) Pari (bodice) Tipare (headband) two Poi (balls on string) which are swung to music and song and are hanging from her waistband of her Piupiu (flax skirt) around her neck is a Pounamu pendant. 'Koa' was named after Melissa's Great Aunt Koa, who was named by a Maori Chief living in Waimate who struck a friendship with Melissa's Great Grandfather as they lived next...
About This Artwork
'The depth in this model's eyes, I love.' - Melissa Sharplin
Make-Up The Ultimate Guide" by Rae Morris.Model - Olivia DunfrostPhotographer - Steven CheeFantail photographer - Peter McKenzie
Original Medium: Oil on canvas Original Scale: 22 x 30 Inches
About This Artwork
'Cardrona Landscape' marks the first in an new direction for Melissa, exploring the epic Southern Otago landscapes and their inhabitants. Eva the Harrier Hawk glides high above the Cardrona Valley ski field road, whilst sun rays break through the clouds, illuminating the dynamic landscape below.
Original Medium: Oil on canvasOriginal Scale: about 90 x 80 Inches
