New Paintings and Upcoming Shows

I am very excited to let you know about several upcoming shows I’ll be exhibiting in and give you a sneak peek at a few of the original paintings I will have available in the coming weeks.

The Stop oil on canvas, 930 x 630mm, framed in a white tray

The Artist’s Room Gallery 22nd Anniversary Show

The first date for your diary is 20 August for The Artist’s Room Gallery’s 22nd anniversary show in Dunedin. I’ll be exhibiting The Stop (above) - an ode to summer road trips and the unique and enduring places where we routinely pull over for a coffee, cold drink or cheeky pie.

If you’d like more details, feel free to contact gallerist Michelle. The gallery’s stable of artists have produced some incredible pieces so do check out the gallery’s socials:

i: @theartistsroomgallery f: theartistsroomgallery

Little House on the Hill, oil on canvas, 630 x 630mm, framed in a white tray frame

2026 Baradene Art Show

Friday 28th - Sunday 30th August 

Here in Auckland, I will be exhibiting a new original, Little House on the Hill (above), at the Baradene Art Show. The Art Show is the School’s main fundraiser and it is always a fabulous event with work from over 100 talented artists.

I'm am also partnering with Baradene to offer these beautiful limited edition fine art prints at this year’s Show.

Last year, I was commissioned to capture Baradene's iconic Duchesne Building in oil paint. This artwork is now available as a high-quality limited edition print, with proceeds from every sale supporting the school's largest annual fundraising event.

Since opening in 1911, the Gothic Revival-style Duchesne Building has stood at the heart of the school, making this a meaningful memento for past and present students, families, and staff alike. Available in both A2 and A3 sizes, these prints suit a range of spaces.

You can pre-order your own timeless piece of Baradene's history exclusively here.

There will also be a framed print in each size on display and available for purchase at the show.

I am so delighted to have captured this stunning building to be able to share it as a timeless keepsake for the Baradene community.

The Baradene Art Show: 

Ticketed Gala Event, Friday 28 August 6:30 - 9:30pm on Friday 28 August 2026 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.  Tickets are $75 each which includes nibbles and drinks.

Free entry Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

I have several more shows coming up in September through til November so if you’d like to hear about them, please subscribe to my newsletter here.

New Year, New Work - Starting 2026 right

I hope you had a wonderful summer break and are settling into 2026 feeling rested and inspired. Over the holidays, I was lucky to have a week at Omaha Beach, spend time with loved ones and get out into our beautiful native forests. My younger daughter finally headed back to school last week, which means I’m now enjoying some uninterrupted time in the studio — such a gift after the busy holiday season.

I’ve recently completed a couple of new pieces and wanted to give you a first look.

Hahei Holiday, oil on canvas, 1000 × 600mm

The first painting is Hahei Holiday, inspired by this quintessential New Zealand beach that feels almost unchanged since childhood - soft white sand, clear water, family baches dotting the shore and those craggy islands sitting quietly on the horizon. I took the reference photos from the Mautohe Cathedral Cove track in 2023, just days before it closed due to the damage from Cyclone Gabrielle. I was so saddened to hear it’s currently closed again after January’s storms. The walk to Cathedral Cove has always felt like a Coromandel rite of passage for me, and this painting holds a little of that nostalgia.

Suburban New Zealand landscape painting featuring a quintessential view of character villas and native plants

All in Good Time, oil on canvas, 750 x 750mm

The second work, All In Good Time, is the third painting in my “suburbscapes” series — nostalgic, slightly idealised landscapes featuring iconic New Zealand homes nestled among native foliage. There’s a gentle holiday feeling to this one too, with the ocean and islands in the distance. It feels familiar, yet not tied to any one specific place — perhaps that’s why it feels like a memory.

If either piece speaks to you, I’d love to welcome you for a studio visit by appointment.

Now that these pieces are completed, I’m working through several long-awaited commissions and beginning to plan a new landscape series for a show later this year — an exciting season ahead. Subscribe to my emails if your not already to be notified with details of upcoming shows and new paintings and print releases.

'Our Backyard': A group exhibition celebrating the heartfelt landscapes of New Zealand

I’m excited to tell you about ‘Our Backyard’, a group exhibition showcasing the cherished landscapes that form the fabric of New Zealand’s much-loved spaces. Running until 21st May, the exhibition will feature a stunning collection of artworks that celebrate the places where we wander, rest, relax, explore, and call home.

”As landscapes often evoke deep emotional connections, “Our Backyard” promises to stir the heartstrings of viewers, encapsulating the profound beauty of the places we live, play, and visit. From wild, rugged coastlines to serene, atmospheric vistas, the collection will showcase how each artist interprets the landscapes they hold dear. These landscapes are not just places we visit—they are places that shape our memories and sense of belonging. This exhibition captures the heart and soul of New Zealand, and we are thrilled to share the work of these incredibly talented artists who each bring their unique perspectives on the beauty we are lucky to call our own”.

Participating artists: Georgina Hoby Scutt, Josh Lancaster, Judith Milner, Kylie Rusk, Michelle McIver, and Sean Beldon

Home, Land and Sea (Bethells Beach/Te Henga), oil on canvas, 750 x 500mm

Opening Night Date: 5pm – 7.30pm Friday 9th May

Exhibition is available online: from 6pm Friday 9th May

Online presale available: Available Thursday 8th May from 6pm

Exhibition Dates: 9th – 21st May 2025

Location: Turua Gallery, 10A Turua Street, Saint Heliers, Auckland 1071

Confused about framing?

Choosing the perfect frame for your artwork can be daunting. There are so many choices for custom frames, with countless different colours, finishes and thickness to consider.

The purpose of a frame should be to focus the attention on the artwork, as well as protect it from environmental factors that could affect its appearance over time.

Giclée Prints

Four Wheels, Two Scoops limited edition print

When framing prints, my go to is a low profile white coated wood moulding with a smooth matte finish. It’s classic, timeless and complements the soft colour palette of my paintings. It will also work with almost any room.

Timber frames can also look great, especially if they pick up on a colour in the painting. You’ll want to make sure that the tone of the timber is similar to the tones in the painting though, a warm golden timber will clash with a cool colour palette and vice versa.

I always have my prints framed with an acid free mat that is wider than the frame. I like the margin of the mat to be slightly wider at the bottom to anchor the piece and give a more bespoke look than you get with a ready made frame. For my A2 prints the margins are 45mm top and sides and 75mm at the bottom which allows the print to breathe. 

Another, less common, option for prints is to float them on top of the matboard using hidden spacers to hold the work slightly raised above the backing. There is a gap between the print and the glass. Because the print sits slightly above the matboard, a shadow is created which adds dimensionality to the artwork. It’s a more expensive option than the classic overmat method but it can add a point of difference and really customise a large, statement piece.

I’m happy to arrange framing of my prints for Auckland customers who are able to collect them but don’t have this as an option in my online store because I prefer not to send work that’s framed behind glass in the post. But if you’re local and would like me to frame your print, just send me an email to arrange it.

Paintings on Canvas

Oil paintings are not traditionally framed behind glass. All my originals are varnished which protects them by preventing dirt from reaching the surface of the paint and damaging it.

Below the Hills, oil on canvas, framed in a timber tray frame

I always frame my original paintings in a tray frame, a deep frame that the canvas sits inside. I generally offset the frame from the canvas by a few millimetres to create a floating effect for the artwork.

Fly the Coop, oil in canvas, framed in a white tray

The same colour considerations apply with framing originals as for framing prints. White is versatile but for Below the Hills (above), I felt the nostalgic subject from the past was more suited to a frame in a more traditional material.

Sometimes people wonder if all their frames need to match for their interior to be cohesive but I don’t think so. In fact, that can look a bit boring and too matchy-matchy. Pick a frame to complement and enhance the art not your cushions.

I work with a fantastic local framer and support a small, independently owned business.  I’m also happy to offer advice and recommendations so don’t be shy to ask.

The Happiness Project

Four Wheels, Two Scoops, 585 x 585 mm framed, oil on canvas

If a joyful evening looking at gorgeous art sounds uplifting to you, then please join me for a glass of bubbles at the opening of The Happiness Project. This very popular group show at Turua Gallery has been carefully curated to showcase a wonderful collection of pieces that will make you feel happy - it’s one you don’t want to miss.

I’ll be showing Four Wheels, Two Scoops. If you’re interested in this painting, please contact Liss at the Gallery.

I’ll also be doing limited edition prints of this one so do get in touch with me if you’d like to order one.

Opens from 5pm Friday 3 May at at Turua Gallery

Runs 3 - 15 May.

Turua Gallery's Christmas Tiny Show

Big crowds for the opening night.

Photos courtesy of Arts Diary.

Turua Gallery’s 2023 Christmas Tiny Show was a wonderful, festive evening and has been beautifully documented by Arts Diary. I was delighted that both of my pieces sold but it was particularly lovely to meet the purchaser’s of Toto. They bought my painting of Rangitoto Lighthouse for the sailor in their family and I loved hearing about his deep connection to this iconic spot. I also ran into another collector who commissioned a piece from me in January after missing out on one of my paintings at mARTakana, so it was lovely to reconnect. I will be exhibiting again with Turua in February in their 5th anniversary show, so I will keep you posted!

The Artist's Room Christmas Show 2023

I am delighted to be exhibiting this piece to The Artist’s Room Gallery in Dunedin for their annual Christmas Show which opens 9th December. This piece has sold ahead of the show’s opening but it will still be on display for the duration of the Christmas show.

The Hydro, St Clair

Judith Milner

2024 Craigs Aspiring Art Prize

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I’m thrilled to let you know that one of my paintings has been selected for the 2024 Craigs Aspiring Art Prize in Wanaka. With an overall prize of $10,000, this selected exhibition is becoming a major event on NZ’s art calendar.

The exhibition will run 13th - 15th January at the Holy Family Catholic School in Wanaka. I hope thos of you in the South Island can make it along.

We’ve been asked not to the final piece online before the show opens but you can see some close ups and a progress /process video over on my Instagram and Facebook pages. Look for the images with a pink state house and yellow Ford Cortina.

Turua Gallery Christmas Tiny Show

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I am excited to invite you to join me at the opening of Turua Gallery’s Christmas Tiny Show which opens from 5pm on Friday 1st December.

I will be showing two original paintings: Toto, which captures Rangitoto Lighthouse rising majestically in front of the familiar form of Rangitoto Island; and Ebb & Flow, which depicts the southern end of Omaha Beach with Little Barrier Island in the distance and, in the foreground, the bunny-tails that grow in the dunes there. 

Featuring a wonderful collection of small works, all approximately 200mm x 200mm, this group show is always really popular and for a good reason! Please pop in from 5pm for festive drinks and a first look. St Heliers Village will be abuzz with festivities on the 1st so I’m sure it will be an enjoyable night.  If you’re not able to make it on the night, don’t worry - you will be able to purchase all works online from 6.30pm on opening night.

Ebb and Flow and Toto, oil on wood panel, framed dimensions 230 x 230 x 55mm

2023 Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Awards

The Golden Weather Judith Milner

I am delighted to have been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Awards to be judged on 28 October at an awards night on Waiheke Island. I am honoured to be in the running for this coveted national art award with a premier prize of $10,000. The catalogue of the finalist’s works will be available soon and then I will share my entry, The Golden Weather. with you.

The exhibition will run from 27 October to 10 December at Waiheke Art Gallery. Wish me luck!

Bardene Art Show - 18th -20th August 2023

Safe Harbour by Judith Milner

I will be exhibiting 4 paintings at the 2023 Baradene Art Show, now in it’s 34th year! I will be at the Gala Night on Friday 18 August if you would like to chat and view the art over a drink and canapés. The show runs throughout the weekend, 10am to 4pm, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August and entry is free.

Tickets for the Gala are available here.