Cassandra Gaisford

"A fine work of art—music, dance, painting, story—has the power to silence the chatter and lift us to another world." ~ Robert McKee

Painting, writing and creating, is an opiate for me. Even when I feel sad, when I create, I feel transported to a happier realm. My wish is that people who hang my paintings in their home, business or office will feel happy too.

I was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand—once voted 'the coolest little capital in the world’. in 2015 my partner and I left the 'big smoke' in favour of a 10-acre lifestyle property, overlooking the sea in the beautiful Bay of Islands. It is this sublime setting that inspires my creativity.

My artistic influences include the master colourists Pierre Bonnard, Max Gimblett, Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko and more recently, Brian Rutenberg. I once had a business, The Colour Girl”—inspired by the desire to bring more joy into a world that seemed enamoured with black.

One of my favourite quotes comes from Picasso, "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." The power of creativity to positively impact people’s lives is the force that inspires me to create. I am an award-winning artist, transpersonal art therapist, author, and Reiki master. I infuse ...

Batchelor Commerce and Administration

Bachelor Psych

Batchelor Applied Counselling

Bachelor of Interior Architecture -completed  2 years of a 3-year degree

Certified Image and Colour Consultant - Fashion Academy

Interactive Drawing Therapy - advanced

Sumi Ink Painting with Max Gimblett in Hawaii, July

Abstract painting workshops Jane Kellahan

Abstract painting workshops Megan Schmidt

Sumi Ink Painting with Max Gimblett in Hawaii, July

New Beginnings (solo exhibition) Art@Rangitane

The Beauty of Resilience (group exhibition) Little Black Gallery, 2020

Koast, 2018, 2019,

Wai Art 2008

The Adam Portrait Award and Exhibition, Wellington 21 February – 01 April 2008

Joy'ance  (group exhibition) - 28 Aug -  5 Sept, 2008

The Affordable Art Show, May 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010

Maypole Gallery and Design, February -June 2008

Millwood Gallery, November 2006, 2008, 2010