Shirley Cresswell

 

After an extensive career as a registered nurse Shirley had a passion and need to paint. She went to an acrylic night class with a friend in 2007 learning about acrylics. Since then Shirley has developed her own style and technique painting photo realism. With success at numerous art exhibitions and the recipient of several awards she is now a fulltime artist.

 

Specialising in New Zealand coastal scenes Shirley depicts these in a realist style that captures light and depth in her work. Her talent for painting detailed images that appear true to the scene and in proportion has meant she is kept busy with commission work.

 

Many of the landscapes that Shirley has painted are from photos she has taken while on holiday; in particular Coromandel, Wellington, Rotorua Lakes and Mahurangi.

 

Shirley loves how something beautiful can be created from a blank canvas and is thrilled that people can obtain pleasure and memories from the images she creates

 

Awards:

 

Clifton Art Awards (Auckland)

2014       Finalist and winner of the People’s Choice Award Auckland

Auckland Easter Show

2013       1st prize "New Zealand in colour" category (Bay of Islands)

     3rd prize professional category (Clinker dinghy)

     Merit Award (Omaha - Dunes & Beyond)

Great Summer Art Exhibition - Snells beach    

2011       1st place - professional category (Jetty in the mist)

2010       People’s Choice Award (Mansion House)

2009       Merit Award (Yacht at Sunrise)

2008       Merit Award (Old truck)

Great Waikato Art Show 

2009       Runner -up award (Fairfield Bridge)