Jennifer Cook-Battersby
I’m a full-time artist working from my home-based studio and gallery, where I create original oil paintings inspired by Aotearoa’s native birds, flora, and landscapes. While oil is my preferred medium, I also enjoy working with ink, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, charcoal, textured mediums, and encaustic (hot wax), allowing each piece to evolve through layers of experimentation and detail.
My creative practice has extended beyond the easel to include design collaborations for businesses and organisations, as well as artwork developed for merchandise and interiors.
With more than 20 years of painting experience, I exhibit regularly throughout New Zealand, and my artworks are held in public and private collections both here and overseas.
My studio is open by appointment or during selected open weekends. Visitors are welcome to view my collection of original paintings, limited edition prints. Giclée prints of selected artworks are also available to purchase through my website.
I also welcome commissions and enjoy creating bespoke works that reflect the unique beauty and spirit of New Zealand’s natural world.
“Kokako Portrait” Graphite.Ink and Oil Paint - 860x670mm Framed
“I like to paint in series as I always think there are a lot of stories to tell, and no subject is ever really complete.”
— Jennifer Cook-Battersby
KOKAKO PORTRAIT: Original Graphite,Ink & Oil Paint artwork. 860x670mm Framed - Italian framing with Art glass Currently on display at Lava Glass Gallery
GUARDIAN OF THE ACORN: Original Oil painting and Ink drawing. 550x550mm Framed Contact me if you would like more info
IN THE LIGHT OF MYSTERY DAY: Original Oil painting and Ink drawing. 550x550mm Framed Contact me if you would like more info
A MOMENT OF HARMONY: PIWAKAWAKA RESTING ON KORU Hand Embellished Giclee Print Ink on Smooth Cotton Rag 300gsm.Framed 430x430mm contact me for more info
MIST IN MILFORD SOUNDS- FLIGHT OF THE KOTUKU-NZ Oil Painting on Wooden Substrate 1000x1000mm SOLD Feel free to contact me to enquire about this piece if you would like to commission an artwork
GLASS GARDEN SERENADE: TUI'S SONG Framed Original Oil Painting 750x550 mm AVAILABLE "Feel free to contact me to enquire about this piece."Limited Edition Giclée Prints Available
FANLIGHT FANTASIA: PIWAKAWAKA PERCH Framed Original Oil Painting 750x550mm ORIGINAL SOLD Limited Edition Giclée Prints Available
SONG OF THE ORIENT: KOTARE ON SONGS 'OF THE ORIENT' KOTARE ON INTRICATE VASE. Framed Original Oil painting 750x550mm ORIGINAL SOLD Limited Edition Giclée Prints Available