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Tom Somerville’s passion is pottery inspired by nature. He lives and works in Helensville, Auckland and his brand is Muddy Fingers. He met his wife while working in Tonga many years ago, and while he was living there he spent as much time a he could snorkelling about the reefs. He loved those secret little worlds that were abuzz with life. Nowadays they have a joint passion for gardening. As a result of these 2 influences his work tends to be inspired by foliage, flowers, corals & fish. He realised that he loved art and making things at an early age, especially things that might be appreciated and cherished. As a consequence of a light bulb moment in 2016, he enrolled in a pottery class which changed everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623113674079-E9RRFSSSO3BT590544OM/ArtShed.jpg About - Galleries If you would like to purchase Tom’s pottery you can visit one of the galleries which stock his pieces. If they don’t have what you want you may ask them to order a commission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623626490362-3LV35NGQLU44QN6LZV46/tempImage7zHpmW.gif About - Commissions Alternatively you may order direct from Tom Somerville If the item you are interested in isn’t in stock, it may have to be created, dried, fired and then glazed. This process can take about 4 – 6 weeks. Please note as these pieces are hand built, they will vary as each piece will always be unique. The first step if you commission a piece is to take screen shots of what you like. Email this to muddyfingersnz@gmail.com and include specific features You will receive an email with a price including shipment if appropriate (some will be pick up only). Payment is required prior to shipment. NOTE: Many of the bowls and all plates are designed so they can be hung . This means you can store them on a wall and bring them down to use. Also all glazes are food safe. https://www.muddyfingersnz.com/art-galleries daily 0.75 2021-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623109003249-IE2EV318MNAT9N4E51XH/Burning+Issues.jpg Art Galleries - Burning Issues Gallery / Whangerei Located in the Town Basin, Whangarei, Burning Issues Gallery has showcased the best of local and national artists for over 25 years. We are especially proud to exhibit the best of Northland object art. The high standard of work in the gallery is well recognised both within New Zealand and internationally. The gallery is open 7 days a week, currently winter hours 10am to 4pm The Story behind Burning Issues Gallery The gallery was established in 1995 by Shona Firman and Keith Mahy in conjunction with their hot glass studio adjacent. It is currently owned by Kathryn Beros and Philip Kilmore, who purchased it in July 2017. Kathryn, who had worked in galleries for 15 years, is delighted to be the owner of a gallery with such a long and excellent reputation. Philip is a highly regarded photorealist artist, whose work is featured on the gallery walls. Kathryn and Philip relish the opportunity to work with their artists and enjoy curating the displays, which they change regularly - they've been known to change the entire gallery so as to display new work to it's best! They want the gallery to be a welcoming, inspirational and enjoyable experience for their customers. Which, judging by the feedback they've received since taking over, it is. The positive comments about both the quality of the display, and of the work, are constant. With Philip having been a professional artist for more than 15 years, and Kathryn doing gallery admin for as long, they both understand that each work an artist creates contains a piece of their heart and soul - and more often than not, their blood, sweat and tears! They also appreciate how precarious and often stressful an artist's existence is in such a small country as NZ, and the artists are always a top priority - in conjunction with their customers of course! Both Kathryn and Philip are hands-on owners, and can be found in the gallery most days where they are happy to talk all day about the beautiful, captivating, often breath-taking, sometimes quirky and amusing artworks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623109393604-MFYQM6DOVE8OJP19SHP6/P1144375_1.jpg Art Galleries - The Fantail House / Parnell, Auckland Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623111461947-C0HZC743FYDMGF9XPNB2/ArtShed.jpg Art Galleries - The Art Shed / Bay View, Napier Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623109925222-1B7TMYP3YAMJRCJDRCCO/Red+Peach+Gallery.jpg Art Galleries - Red Peach Gallery / Ahuriri, Napier Affectionately known as the “Lovely Gallery” situated in the heart of Ahuriri, Napier. Exhibiting quality glass, ceramics, jewellery and paintings by selected Hawkes Bay and New Zealand artists, also specializing in iconic local landscapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623734516077-LKK2QPPIIMOKCT0TU31X/81906204_2517952775086499_512514835364184064_n.jpg Art Galleries - The White Sail Gallery / New Plymouth Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b41da906fcf76486686f52/1623733445863-Z8AM4IQC0XZLE3633NK1/Artspace%2BGallery%2BLogo%2B2020.jpg Art Galleries - Alfred Memelink Artspace / Petone, Wellington Overlooking Petone Beach, the Alfred Memelink Artspace is one of New Zealand’s a must visit galleries. More than just a gallery, this space is aimed at supporting the local art community by exhibiting a variety of different artists works and providing classes and space for local artists to expand their knowledge and refine their technique. It is a friendly place to visit featuring regularly changing exhibitions of creativity contributed to be over 100 mainly local artists. 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