Drift and Dream and Oceans Ember Fluid Art Paintings Snells Beach

Great Summer Art Exhibition 2026

The Great Summer Art Exhibition, at Snells Beach, was another vibrant success, drawing in an incredible flow of visitors, conversations and collectors. I’m so excited to say that two major unique pieces, ‘Drift and Dream’ and ‘Whirl of the Wild’ both purchased by art lovers who connected deeply with the work, found their forever homes. Alongside these hero sales, a wonderful selection of smaller pieces were snapped up from my cash‑and‑carry tables, adding to the momentum and joy of the event.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported, admired and took home a piece of the collection. It was the perfect way to begin 2026 and I’m already excited for what’s next.

31 December - 2 January 2026

Abstract fluid art painting with swirling patterns in blue, black, white, and gold colors. Name Ebb and Flow and sold at the Great Summer Art Exhibition 2025

'Rock around the Clock' - Abstract wall clock, created using vinyl 12 inch records in a colour palette of purple, black, and white marbled design, showing black clock hands

Abstract fluid art painting with swirling patterns in blue, black, white, and gold colors. Named Ebb and Flow and sold at the Great Summer Art Exhibition 2025

Great Summer Art Exhibition 2025

31 December - 2 January 2025

For the 31st consecutive year, the Mahurangi East Tennis Club proudly hosted, The Great Summer Art Exhibition 2024. With the Community Centre, at Hamatana Road, still under renovation, a new location in the old Warehouse building was used.

I am overjoyed to announce that my exhibition piece, ‘Ebb and Flow,’ has found a new home. This sale was made possible on Monday night's preview evening. I had the absolute delight of meeting the new owners when they arrived to collect it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am truly humbled that you love this piece as much as I do, and I hope it brings you endless joy in your home.

I had some amazing feedback, from this 3 day exhibition and also sold many smaller, unique pieces so thank you.

A huge thank you to the organisers, the volunteers, sponsors and of course, you, the art lovers.

Thank you to everyone who bought a unique piece from Kirsty Jane Designs.

Here's to a healthy, happy, and successful 2025, filled with inspiration and creativity!

Please get in touch if you are interested in ’Rock Around The Clock,’ which is still available for purchase.

A purse/handbag hook with a swirling black, white, and gold marble face, resting on the edge of a wooden table with a grey and orange striped fabric handbag hanging down.

A upcycled wooden tray with an abstract, colorful design on its surface, featuring swirling patterns in shades of yellow, black, green, and purple, placed on a grey fabric surface.

A cute wee pill/gift box round - metallic container with a sliding lid incorporating a colour palette of blue and white .

An upcycled black serving tray with a colorful abstract fluid art design - looks like flames

Upcycled Fluid art wall clock creating usng a vinyl record. Colorful abstract painted clock with black hands, mounted on a white wall.

Close-up of a fluid art, resin art trivet with red, black, gold, and green swirling colors and bubble-like textures, set in a wooden-framed display.

mARTakana 2024 (19-21 January)

Cracking opening night and weekend at mARTakana! Thank you to Harbour Hospice and also to Barfoot and Thompson, for sponsoring this event. Collectively, $29,242 was raised for patient care - the highest amount that has ever raised!

I entered, ‘Magic & Mayhem’ and ‘It’s Mint!,’ into the exhibition, along with some smaller pieces including fluid art glassworks (coaster sets, trivets, drinking glassware) and one of my vinyl wall clocks (left) - ‘Party Time.’

I’m so happy to announce that ‘Magic And Mayhem’ has found a new home and was sold at this event.

Thank you so much to all of those who came and supported such a worthy cause, Harbour Hospice. Also a special thanks to the buyer of my art piece. I am extremely happy and very grateful.

Please get in touch if you are interested in ‘It’s Mint!’ which is still for sale or a custom/commission piece.

mARTakana art exhibition. This is a framed upcycled vinyl 'Magic and Mayhem,' in greens, yellow, orange, and black. This sold.

mARTakana art exhibition. This is a framed upcycled vinyl in greens, yellow, orange, and black. This sold. 'Magic & Mayhem'

Upcycled vinyl record fluid art, Wall clock with an abstract purple, black, and white swirling design.

Great Summer Art Exhibition 2024

29 December - 1 January 2024

For the 30th consecutive year, the Mahurangi East Tennis Club proudly hosted, The Great Summer Art Exhibition 2024. Artworks include photography, this year.

I would like to thank my parents for setting up my art area at this year's event as I was on holiday in Queensland, AU and could not have done this without them (they are the absolute best x).

I entered, ‘Nearly Midnight’ and ‘Green Goddess,’ into the exhibition (both fluid art on vinyl), along with some smaller pieces. I had some incredible feedback (including a commission) and sold several jewellery pieces and fluid art glassworks, including coaster sets and vases.

Although I wasn’t fortunate enough to win a prize in the exhibition, ‘Nearly Midnight,’ was purchased and I am ecstatic that this clock will hopefully, by now, have found a new home on a wall somewhere, I’m assuming here in New Zealand! I couldn’t be happier!

Please get in touch if you are interested in ’Green Goddess,’ which is framed and available for purchase.

Upcycled fluid art glass vase with blue, white, and green marbled pattern placed on a wooden surface outdoors with green foliage in the background.

Upcycled fluid art, glass coaster set of 4 in black, white and gold swirling patterns. Kirsty Jane Designs

mARTakana 2023 (19-21 January)

What a weekend at mARTakana?

The artists, in attendance, donated 40 works to sell as part of the auction and sales of these artworks, on opening night and over the weekend, boosted the fundraising total by nearly $4,500. In total, this event raised almost $21,000 for the Harbour Hospice.

I entered, ‘The Inlet’ and ‘Butterflies and Angels,’ into the exhibition, along with some smaller pieces. I had some incredible feedback and sold several fluid art glassworks, including coaster sets and trivets.

Both the above mentioned paintings are still available to buy.

Please get in touch if you are interested in either of these creations or a custom/commission piece.

Butterflies and Angels, fluid art dutch pour. Purchase by a lady in Australia.

Rainy Days and Sundays - Great Summer Art Exhibtion entrant. Fluid art abstract painting with swirling black, white, gold, and grey patterns.

Rainy Days and Sun Days Exhibition Piece Entry Great Summer Art Exhibition 2022 Snells Beach

Great Summer Art Exhibition 2023

31 December - 2 January 2023

What a weekend at the Great Summer Art Exhibition, Snells Beach. Thank you to the Mahurangi East Tennis Club for organising and running this event again.

The piece I entered into this exhibition 'Rainy Days and Sun Days,' (shown above) was not purchased so if you are interested in this 18 x 36-inch unique creation please get in touch via email at kirstyjanedesigns@gmail.com or through the Contact form on this website.

'Rainy Days and Sun Days,' was created with firstly a puddle pour, then a swipe (I'm just loving my Amsterdam paint) and then the final composition was created using a marble. Phew!! I love this creation. The colour palette is predominantly Mars Black, Metallic Gold, Titanium White, Iridescent Graphite and Blue Grey.

I want to thank those who attended and a special thanks to those who purchased my art; coasters, paintings, jewellery, giftware, glassware, ceramics and KJDs (walkable art), I am truly humbled.

My First Editorial - Junction Magazine August 2022

‘Art & Makers’ Edition

I Iam really excited to announce that I have been featured in August, 'Art and Makers,' Edition of Junction Magazine.

Junction is a monthly magazine that launched in 2015 to showcase the best of the Matakana Coast from Puhoi to Waipu. This is an awesome magazine for both locals and visitors alike and features wine, food, design, fashion, art, architecture, profiles, attractions and events.

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