Blog – Raewyn Pope Studio

Hiking the Kepler Track

Hiking the Kepler Track

The Kepler Track has been on my list for awhile, and last month I finally got to explore it. It was every bit as beautiful as promised and I loved ...

Drawing the same scene over and over

Late last month, I spent a few hours drawing the same scene again and again and again. The scene? This lovely photo I found online of the Kepler Tr...

A restful start to 2024

Things have been very quiet in my studio so far this year. It's been a much needed restful period as I try to make the most of the summer sun and g...

A look back at 2023

I feel so grateful to have spent another year sharing my art and practice with you all. I always love seeing what you guys pick and buy, so here's ...

Spring in the Studio

The last few months have been hectic with a couple of trips down the line, two Christmas markets, lots of time spent painting, and life in general...

Why I love painting with acrylic

Two years ago I made the switch to using acrylics in my art. It was a move away from the watercolour illustrations I had been creating into landsca...

Quiet morning inspiration

Its no secret that I love being in the mountains and out in nature away from the busyness of everyday life, but since moving out to Waiuku a year a...

An Ode to Milford

I loved Milford long before I ever went there. It's always looked so beautiful in photos, but they never really did justice to experiencing the pl...

Recent studio happenings

The last few months have been busy with markets, new paintings in the works and life in general. I was happy to be apart of the General Collective...

Work in progress

I'm still captivated by the dynamic landscapes Fiordland has to offer. Completing Under the Falls in Feb has only tempted me to keep delving into ...

Behind the work: Under the Falls

I don't know if it was communicated clearly enough in my last post, but I just love Milford Sound. While I did the hike in early November, back in ...

Milford Track Hike

The Milford Track had been on my wish list for awhile and in early November last year I headed south to walk this amazing track. Day 1. - Glade Wh...

February in sketches

This past year I've been trying to spend more time in my sketchbook, exploring ideas as well, as giving myself a space to try things (and fail) wit...