Collection: Jane McIntosh

Jane McIntosh was born in Christchurch in 1958. Her early education too place at Christchurch Girls High School, and continued at the University of Canterbury, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree.

Jane's love for art began with a course in 'Fine China Restoration' in the United Kingdom whilst travelling with world with her husband, Tom. From there, she has undertaken ongoing art courses, ranging from painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. During this time, she has obtained various artistic achievements which include illustrating children's books (finalist in the Margaret Mahy Illustration Competition). Portrait commission's (winner of the Mt Aspiring Award, and finalist in the Adams Portraiture Award), bronze sculpture work and painting fibreglass 'Pop Up Pengiuns', and 'Stand Tall Giraffes' for the Christchurch public art trails.

She finds herself very fortunate to work from her studio based at 'The Top Cottage', situated on their farm, north east of Culverden. The area is stunning. The expansive North Canterbury landscape and gardens with its diverse seasonal changes, combined with the animals that surround her, are the source of inspiration for much of her artwork.