Reef 10 Synesthesia Immerse yourself in a journey

Immerse yourself in a journey of delicate lines and intricate details that encapsulate the essence of Smither's artistic genius

When I returned the pebbles had arranged themselves so beautifully I decided to paint them

Michael has been painting for over 66 years and is renowned as one of our most recognised master painters in New Zealand and his paintings are held innumerable public collections including Auckland Art Gallery and Te Papa Tongawera Museum of New Zealand and prominent private collections

Due to the demand for this artprint Smither decided to do a second edition

The painting of the ephemeral moments usually developed from a quick drawing to fix the event in my memory

Reef 10 Synesthesia Immerse yourself in a journeyTechnique Acrylic on Canvas. Measurements 760 x 1020mm. About the artwork Im deeply concerned about the conservation of our environment and I found art is a way to express my passion for preserving nature. Its imperative that we humans do everything we can to protect the flora and fauna of Earth before its too late. With my Above and Below series, I want to highlight the stunning beauty of our landscape and marine environment and so challenge people