Kia Ora, welcome!
Reina Cottier- original abstract artist whose paintings are in private
collections all over the world..

Inspiration:

I live in Aotearoa/New Zealand and I am blessed to be a

 part of this wonderful land.

Creatively I feel my work is very much inspired by my interests, my
experiences, (I live life to the full!), people that I resonate with,
and my favourite places, both here in NZ and overseas,(I have traveled
extensively in NZ, Australia, Canada, UK & Europe, US, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Pacific Islands). My art comes from an authentic place
inside, aligning with my inner quest for a greater understanding of
life expressed with vibrant alive colours and flowing shapes.
Everything I create comes from the heart, most times I have no idea
what I am going to paint until it is on the canvas.

History:

I studied art right through school, winning awards & gaining
University Entrance & a Bursary with my marks. I then became an award
winning hairdresser as an outlet for my creativity. After owning a
successful salon and a salon consulting business for 15 years, I had a
break from everything and became a mother of two girls. Three years
ago, I decided to take up painting again and knew I had found my
niche.