Above: Alysn in her Tawharanui studio using one of her many 'tools of the trade', her gas element to tarnish and manipulate the metallic fabric used in her creations. There is something quietly fascinating about peering into an artist's studio. We expect to see paint brushes standing in jars, palettes layered with colour and shelves lined with canvases. But look beyond the obvious and you'll often discover the real story isn't about the artwork at all – it's about the unexpec

Above: Glenda Hopkins new work explores the technique of an Amamograph which is a type of kinetic optical artwork that displays two or three distinct images depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The above images shows how she is endeavouring to create three images into one work by carefully folding the canvas before painting each image. One of the great myths about art is that artists begin with a clear vision and simply work towards a finished result. In reality,

Above: Kerry Cline has put this commissioned painting on hold while recovering from her broken wrist so in the meantime is stretching some silk instead. As the colder months settle across the region, many artists find their studio rhythms shifting too. Winter can bring a quieter pace, fewer deadlines and exhibitions, and more space for reflection — although for some, it also means stepping away from the studio altogether. What emerged from conversations with Network artists w