Anna Nielsen

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I am a retired teacher, a mum, a wife and I feel I am living the dream life as I love producing art. I live on a farm outside Whangamatā surrounded by birdsong, the sound of waves crashing on the shore and occasionally I break this lovely surround sound by blasting out with my chainsaw, bandsaw, grinder or sander when I sculpt, make toys and jewellery.          

A number of my pieces have found their way to the other side of the world, namely to England and Sweden.

I won a Wearable Art Award in Waihi a number of years ago and I loved wearing my creations on stage.

I am self taught and because I bought art into my class teaching I have honed my skills over time.

I am currently exploring 3D imagery using acrylics and playing around with optical illusions and facets of colour in gems and mosaics.