Emma Evangeline Gustafson - Featured Artist - Coromind Issue 4, 2023

Kia ora! I’m Emma Evangeline Gustafson, a full-time artist and illustrator based in Whitianga. I primarily paint nature-based scenes and local landscapes. I’m very grateful the universe brought me to the Coromandel. I love exploring the peninsula and painting those special spots I find off the beaten track. Through my painting, I get to showcase the magic of this place – the pristine beaches, bush, birdlife, creeks, crystals and stunning rock formations. I love the challenge of trying to do these landscapes justice. I sometimes like to add metaphysical/surreal elements to my paintings too, because I think it's important to remember that everything in our world is so much more connected than we realise.My painting process is very intuitive...www.coromind.nz