Drawn to the wild edges and quiet corners of New Zealand my art and photography is a reflection of my life — here’s a bit more about me than my muddy boots!

Enjoy!

Zoe – Artist & Photographer


Based in the South Island of New Zealand, Zoe is an artist and photographer whose work is deeply connected to the outdoors and the authentic moments of life. A former member of the Royal New Zealand Navy, she went on to study Fine Arts at The Ohio State University in the United States on a golf scholarship, graduating with honours in Painting and Drawing and minoring in Art History.

Following graduation, Zoe spent three years teaching art at a school for children with Autism, a role that enriched her understanding of creativity and expression.

Her personal passions for hunting, fishing, freediving, and spearfishing continue to inspire her work, which focuses primarily on portraiture of both animals and people. Zoe’s photography reflects her life — capturing candid, unstaged moments that tell real stories.

She has represented New Zealand in golf and exhibited her work in Six Sensational Southland Artists at Athol Gallery (2024) and the Riversdale Arts Exhibition (2025).

Zoe is open for commissions and photography work. Visit the Custom Art page to view examples.

A woman in a black graduation cap and gown holding a diploma stands near a brick wall with a Hopkins Hall College of the Arts sign, smiling.
A woman sits on a hillside overlooking snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky, smiling. Binoculars are placed on the ground nearby.
Person taking a photo with a smartphone of a mountain landscape with clear blue sky and rugged mountain peaks in the background.
Two hikers with backpacks standing on snowy mountain trail, overlooking a valley with snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A woman in a blue checkered shirt smiling and kneeling in a grassy field, holding and playing with a dog, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
Woman with blonde hair in a ponytail painting a dark wall with a paint roller.
A woman wearing a black cap and green hoodie with 'Unjustified Risk' written on it, standing outdoors near a lake with mountains in the background during sunset.
A woman smiling and giving a thumbs-up while standing in a shallow creek surrounded by trees in a forest.