About Us

"Where nature’s beauty meets the art of storytelling."

Hello and welcome!

I’m an award-winning artist deeply inspired by the beauty and tranquility of nature, especially during my travels and explorations of botanicals. My work spans a variety of mediums, from watercolour and gouache to acrylics and mixed media. Lately, I’ve discovered the joy of bringing old storybooks to life through art journaling, where the past and the present meet in a vibrant celebration of color and imagination.

My creative process is rooted in the serenity of nature, and it’s in my beautiful gallery, wrapped in the embrace of the outdoors, where I find my true sense of peace and inspiration. You’ll often find me there, immersed in the quiet magic of the natural world, turning everyday moments into something extraordinary through my art.

Thank you for joining me on this colorful journey!

TraceyLidene Art

Welcome to a little glimpse of my creative world...
If something speaks to you, or you'd like to know about my creations, I'd love to hear from you. Enquire here to connect or find out more.

🌸 Off to a New Home! 🌸

This delicate floral watercolour has officially found its forever place in beautiful Christchurch. 💛 There’s something so special about knowing my art will bring warmth and joy to another home.

Every brushstroke was a little moment of calm and creativity, and now this piece begins a new chapter — carrying that same feeling to its new owner.

Thank you for supporting original art and for letting beauty bloom in your spaces. 🌿

✨ Curious about available pieces? Visit my gallery or DM me for details.

Warmth & Wildflowers
Tracey 🌸🌿🌻

#TraceyLideneArt #WatercolourArt #FloralArt #NZArtist #ArtCollectors #ChristchurchArt #OriginalArtForSale #BotanicalArt

It was an art-filled afternoon on Tuesday with my fabulous art group, with the added bonus of catching up with a gorgeous friend for coffee afterwards. Time for a very quick sketch.

#art #urbansketching #traceylideneart

🌿✨ Art Trail Manawatū 2025 – TraceyLidene Art Open Studio ✨🌿

Exciting news! I’m thrilled to be part of the Art Trail Manawatū 2025, opening the doors of The Grove Studio to share my colourful mixed media creations. 🎨💛

🖌 When: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October | 10am – 4pm
🏡 Where: The Grove Studio, 163 Mangahao Rd, Shannon
🎨 What: Explore my latest artworks, including vibrant pieces inspired by my travels to Bali 🌺. Special Highlight: My award-winning piece for Horizons Regional Council will also be available as prints, alongside my other mixed media works. Prints, cards, and Eftpos available!
🌿 Setting: A unique rural studio surrounded by olive trees – the perfect space to immerse yourself in art and nature.

This is your chance to:
✨ See artworks up close
✨ Meet me and chat about my creative process
✨ Purchase original art or prints to brighten your space

💖 Follow along for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes updates on:
Instagram:
@TraceyLideneArt | @CharlieRaeWellbeing
Facebook:
The Grove Studio |
CharlieRae - Inspiring Wellbeing

Don’t miss out – save the date and come enjoy a weekend of creativity, inspiration, and connection!

📌 RSVP/Interested? Let us know in the comments!

Warmth & Wildflowers
Tracey 🌻🖌

Other helpful links to make the weekend an art filled weekend:
Facebook: Square Edge Community Arts
Instagram: @squareedgecommunityarts
Facebook: Art Trail Manawatū

#TraceyLideneArt #ArtTrailManawatu #MixedMediaArt #OpenStudioNZ #ArtCollectors #SupportLocalArtists #CreativeWeekend #WatercolourArt #AcrylicArt #ArtInNature #StudioVisit #AwardWinningArt #squareedgecommunityarts

Playful journaling in nature. I treasure these moments where I have a few minutes to grab some art supplies and playfully capture what is around me. Made even more special with nature and the sound of birds as my muse.

Warmth and Wildflowers
Tracey 🌸🖌

🌙✨ Tropical dreams meet moonlit magic ✨🌺
I’m loving the way these lush, vibrant colours flow together. An archway overflowing with blooms 🌸🌿 inviting you into a serene world beyond.
Acrylics, liquid inks & pen bring it to life 🎨💫

Warmth and Wildflowers, Tracey 🖌🌸

#traceylideneart

"Reflections of Bali". This piece is started in Bali. I used the piece of paper to very quickly get some colour down, it was more like a wash then anything defined. Since coming home and going through my photos, where so many images showcased the gorgeous colours and water reflections, I felt inspired to create this piece, my interpretation, with a sprinkle of how it makes me feel when I am there.

Warmth & Wildflowers, Tracey 🌴🖌🌸

#TravelArtist #balivibes #baliart #newzealandart #manawatuartist #mixedmediaartist

There's a new flow, a beautiful freedom coming through in my latest artwork that I love. The colours, blending, and the playful abstract style is very soothing, and it's so easy for me to get lost in the process.

Inspired by my trips to Bali, where the warm sun seems to make everything pop and glow.

#BaliArt #TravelInspiredArt #SoulfulArt #WatercolourMagic #MixedMediaArtist #IntuitiveArt #BaliVibes #CreativityUnleashed #ArtistLife #IslandInspiration #traceylideneart

Sunshine, paint, pups, and peaceful vibes 🎨☀️🐾

Sat in the sun today with my brushes in hand, surrounded by soft shades of green and pink… letting the moment guide the art. Dogs happily playing, hubby pottering in the backyard—it’s the kind of bliss you can’t bottle.
Simple pleasures, creative flow, and a heart full of gratitude 💚💗

Warmth & Wildflowers, Tracey 🌸✨️

#BackyardBliss #PaintingInTheSun #CreativeSoul #WatercolourArtist #DogLoversArtLife #SoulfulArt #SimpleJoys #InspiredByNature #TraceyLideneArt #GreensAndPinks #CreativeVibes #MindfulMoments

🎨✨ 90 Seconds. One Line. No Lifting. Just Flow.
Today’s creative play: quick fire sketches of random headshots—continuous line style! 🌀

Some turned out 👏 pretty cool…
Others? Let’s just say they’ve got personality 😂
But the point isn’t perfection—it’s freedom, fun, and trusting the process.

Let go. Keep going. Sketch your way into joy 💛

#ContinuousLineDrawing #90SecondSketch #DailySketches #CreativePlay #SketchbookMagic #ImperfectArt #ArtistAtPlay #DrawingPractice #LoosenUp #LetItFlow #TraceyLideneArt #ArtReel #HeadSketches #QuickSketch #ProcessOverPerfection #ArtFun #InTheFlow #SketchReel

✨ *Doorway of Dreams* ✨
My latest soulful woman flows from intuition and stillness. Eyes closed, she rests in the gentle space between worlds—where dreams are planted and new beginnings bloom. 🌸🌿
Painted in peaceful pinks, calming greens, and watery blues, she carries flowers in her hair, on her shirt, and within her spirit. A doorway to softness, to strength, to self.

Painted with love using A4 watercolour and fine pen detailing.
She feels like a whisper from the soul... 💫

Let her remind you: the most beautiful journeys begin within.

🎨 Tracey Lidene Art
💌 DM to enquire

#DoorwayOfDreams #SoulfulArt #WatercolourArt #MixedMediaArtist #TraceyLideneArt #FeminineEnergy #InspiredByNature #ArtThatHeals #SereneArt #WomenWhoCreate #IntuitiveArt #BohoArtVibes #CreativeSoul #ArtForTheSoul #HealingThroughArt #ArtistOnInstagram #WatercolourArtist #NewZealandArtist #MindfulCreativity #SlowArt #FloralArt #EmpoweredWomenArt #WhimsicalArt #InHerPower #EmbraceTheStillness

✨ A piece born of pure intuition ✨
This commission was unlike any other — guided only by the words:
“Go with your intuition, trust that and it will be beautiful.”

I was nervous. No specifics. Just trust.
And so I turned inward… tuning into the wisdom of the Ayurvedic doshas — Vata, Pitta, Kapha — and let their energies guide me.

Using crystals and copper, I channeled the elemental balance each dosha carries:
🌬 Vata – airy, creative, flowing
🔥 Pitta – fiery, focused, transformative
🌍 Kapha – grounding, nurturing, steady

This piece unfolded with deep presence and reverence.
Created a few years ago… and still one of the most meaningful journeys I’ve taken as an artist.

Grateful for the trust. Grateful it is so loved. 💫

#AyurvedaInspired #HealingArt #CrystalAlchemy #CopperArt #DoshaBalance #IntuitiveArt #VataPittaKapha #SpiritualArt #CommissionPiece #ArtWithIntention #EnergyWork #SacredCreation

Popped in to the Horowhenua Art Society today 🎨
I joined this month to expand my art community, meet other creatives, and play in a fresh new space. Such a welcoming vibe and inspiring local talent on show!

I even started another Soulful Woman portrait while I was there—loved painting in a new environment.
✨ Watch this space to see how she unfolds!

They open their doors the last weekend of every month, so if you're nearby, come say hi and explore the exhibitions.

#HorowhenuaArtSociety #SoulfulArt #TraceyLideneArt #ArtistAtWork #ArtWithHeart #CreativeCommunity #LocalArtNZ #WomenWhoCreate #WatercolourPortrait #StudioVibes #NZArtists #InspirationEverywhere

Tools

ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check impo

🎨✨ A little book of wonder... handmade with love.

This mini watercolour inspiration book was created for a very special friend—a pocket-sized bundle of original art, uplifting words, and soul-soothing colour.

Tucked in a handbag, ready to bring beauty and encouragement wherever the day leads. 💛
Because sometimes, the smallest things hold the most magic.

Tracey 🌸🌿💕

#Soulful #soulfulnotes

🖌New art toys just landed! 🎉
Unboxing the most beautiful set of woodless coloured pencils from @karstgoods – sustainable, smooth, and so satisfying to hold! ✨

Feeling incredibly grateful to have won these from the amazing @viola.artstudio 💖 Your creativity and generosity inspire me so much.
I can’t wait to bring these rich, vibrant colours into my art practice – stay tuned to see how they flow across the page 🎨

#UnboxingJoy #KarstPencils #ViolaArtStudio #TraceyLideneArt
#SustainableArtSupplies #WoodlessPencils #ArtInspiration
#MixedMediaArtist #ContemporaryWatercolour #ArtEveryDay
#InMyStudio #CreativeTools #ColourLovers #ArtistLife
#SupportArtists

🐇✨ *A quiet visitor among the olive trees...*

This little rabbit appeared in one of my recent **mini watercolour and ink paintings**, inspired by gentle garden moments here at The Grove Gallery.

Nestled beneath the olive trees, he sits watching—soft, still, and full of quiet wonder. 🌿💛

Painted in calming tones with a touch of whimsy, this original piece is now **available for sale**—a perfect little reminder to pause and notice the beauty in stillness.
.
.
.
.
.
.

#TraceyLideneArt #MiniOriginalArt #WatercolourPainting #RabbitInTheGarden #ForSaleArt #ArtCollectors #WhimsicalNature #GroveGalleryNZ #OliveTreeInspo #AnimalArt #WatercolourAndInk #NZArtist #WomenWhoPaint #NatureInspiredArt #ArtThatSpeaks #SmallArtwork #CreativeStudioVibes #ReelArt #ArtSaleNZ #MindfulArt #ArtForTheHeart

🎨 Paint everywhere, joy activated.

I pulled out all the watercolours—from the budget-friendly to the beloved not-so-cheapies—and gave myself full permission to just play.

Rolling hills, dreamy trees, and a little touch of metallic magic made their way onto the page.
No pressure. No plan. Just colour, curiosity, and a quiet moment with my brushes.

🌟 And of course, Lily, the studio assistant, gave her final sniff of approval 🐾💛

There’s something so freeing about creating just because.

#TraceyLideneArt #WatercolourArt #ArtistAtPlay #CreativeJoy #ArtForTheSoul #WatercolourTrees #HillsAndValleys #MetallicWatercolour #PaintingWithHeart #ArtPractice #DailyArtPractice #DogInTheStudio #WhimsicalArt #MixedPaletteMagic #ArtReels #WomenWhoPaint #CreativeFreedom #NZArtist #StudioVibes

Sometimes, you have to let go of the outcome and just play.

Today’s journal time was messy, colourful, and freeing—no pressure, just movement and intuition.
I tried a few new techniques, layered colours I wouldn't usually reach for, and let it be about the process, not the product. 🎨💛

Creative play isn’t wasted—it's where the magic often begins.

💬 Do you give yourself space to create without a plan?

#TraceyLideneArt #CreativePlay #ArtJournaling #ProcessOverPerfection #MixedMediaArt #ArtWithFeeling #NoWrongWayToCreate #ArtistAtWork #MessyArtMagic #PlayfulProcess #VisualJournal #AbstractArt #WomenWhoCreate #DailyArtPractice #PermissionToPlay #ArtForTheSoul

✨ Just a glimpse...

Working on a new piece that’s all about channeling woman energy—intuitive, strong, layered, soft.
She’s slowly emerging through brushstrokes and colour, telling me who she is as I go.

This is only a sneak peek—but she already feels powerful.
Can’t wait to share more soon 🌿

#WIP #WomenInArt #TraceyLideneArt #FeminineEnergy #CreativeProcess #ArtistLife #WorkInProgress #MixedMediaArt #SoulfulArt #WomanVibes #ExpressiveArt #ArtWithHeart #SheIsEmerging #StudioSneakPeek

✨ Being in the moment…
In Bali, it felt easier.
The breeze, the beauty, the slow pace.
No rush. No noise. Just presence.

Magic lives there—where the mind softens and the heart opens 🌴💛

📍A little reminder from Bali:
You don’t have to travel far to find presence—just pause and breathe.

🎥: Reel of small moments, big beauty

#BaliMagic #PresenceOverPerfection #SlowLiving #MindfulMoments #IslandVibes #TravelWithSoul #BaliVibes #SoulfulTravel #BaliReels #WanderWell #traceylideneTravels #InspiredLiving #ReelItFeelIt #NatureHeals

A cold winters day calls for the warming tones of Winters leaves. Having fun playing with gouache, acrylic ink and pen.

I'm thinking I will definitely use this technique again.

Tracey 🍂🍁🖌

#artworks #AutumnVibes #journalideas #warmtones #TravelArtist #traceylideneart #manawatu ##manawatuartist #artpalette

✨ Inked in Pemuteran ✨
Honoured to receive this beautiful Ganesha tattoo from the incredibly talented Hendy at Twenty-Three Ink 🐘🖋️
Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, the guardian of new beginnings, and a symbol of wisdom and protection—something I carry deeply with me on this journey.

A moment of stillness, spirit, and soul in Bali. 🙏🏽

🎥: Tattoo magic in progress
📍Pemuteran, Bali
🎨: @twentythree_ink

#GaneshaTattoo #PemuteranInk #BaliTattooArtist #TattooWithMeaning #SacredInk #SpiritualTattoo #InkJourney #HendyTattoo #TraceylideneTravels #BalineseMagic #BaliVibes #TattooRitual #NewBeginnings

🐢✨ Turtle Talk – Bali Memories on Paper
This joyful piece was inspired by two gentle souls I visited daily at @omhamretreat Resort in Bali.
Every time I passed their pond, I’d stop and talk to them—little check-ins, quiet moments, a shared calm.

This turtle artwork is my way of honouring that simple, sweet connection.
It’s full of colour, flow, and heart—like Bali itself.

Sometimes, inspiration isn’t loud—it’s in slow glances, everyday rituals, and the way nature makes you feel seen.

🌈 Art as memory. Art as presence. Art as offering.

Have you ever met an animal that quietly stayed with you?

#TurtleArt #BaliInspiredArt #ColourfulCreativity #OmHamResort #ArtistJourney #MixedMediaArt #TurtleWisdom #AnimalConnections #ArtWithHeart #TraceyLideneCreates #SoulfulStudio #NatureInspiresArt #BaliMoments #EverydayMagic

Art class today. We had a choice of 3 artworks to copy by an incredible art Judy. Ummmm my piece was a bit of a fail, captured the delicious colours but couldn't quite get the path right.

The process was alot of fun and fabulous to be learning.

Tracey 🍂🍁

#artboard #ArtistOnTheRise #WatercolourVibes #manawatuartist #artgroup #artpalette #CreativePause

☁️🎨 Art Homework: Clouds
This week’s creative task was all about clouds—and what a joy it was to float into colour and imagination.

I explored two scenes:
🌊 One, an ocean sky in calming shades of green and blue—like deep breath after deep breath.
🌿 The other, a soft landscape with sage greens and pastel pink-blue clouds—gentle, dreamy, and full of stillness.

There’s something so meditative about painting skies. They hold emotion, light, memory—like quiet conversations between earth and air.

What colours would your clouds be today?

Tracey ☁️❄️🌸

#ArtPractice #PaintingSkies #CreativeExploration #CloudStudy #WatercolourVibes #ArtHomework #SkyInspiration #OceanPalette #PastelLandscape #MixedMediaArt #TraceyLideneCreates #NatureInspiredArt #ColourAndCalm

What a day! ❄️✨

Two beautiful Flourish Winter Workshops at The Grove Gallery with CharlieRae – Inspiring Wellbeing and Box of Chocolates Ltd filled our cups (and hearts).

A group of wonderful women gathered to pause, create, connect, and nourish themselves with seasonal magic—despite the wild winter weather outside!

We soaked in natural botanical foot baths, sipped decadent hot chocolate (with all the extras 🍫), created personalised winter perfumes, painted tea jars, blended herbal teas, made reusable tea bags, and crafted mixed media affirmation cards.

We closed each session with grounding meditations—leaving us calm, inspired, and full of gratitude.

💫 Next event: Cool Change – Power Through Reflection
📅 Friday 23rd August
DM or email to enquire—spaces are limited!
.
.
.
.
.
.

#FlourishWinterWorkshop #CharlieRaeInspires #CreativeWellbeing #SeasonalSoulCare #BoxOfChocolatesNZ #WinterRetreatNZ #TheGroveGallery #WomensWorkshopsNZ #SlowCreativeLiving #WinterMagic #CoolChangeWorkshop #HandmadeWithHeart #InspiredConnection #CreativePause #WildWeatherWarmHearts

Went on a fun art adventure this week with my art group to Whanganui to see the current exhibition at the Sargeant Art Gallery and explore the divine works of the fabulous Katie Brown at the Brown Glass Co Gallery.

I am the luckiest girl ever to have Katie's Mum, Mandy as my art mentor/teacher and friend. The day was made extra special with Lisa, my bestie, joining in on the fun.

#WhanganuiArt
#NZArtAdventure
#SargeantGallery
#BrownGlassCo
#CreativeWhanganui
#AotearoaArtists

You know the feeling you get after a vacation. I'm back home from beautiful Bali 🌿✨
And today… I’m still feeling her rhythm in my bones. The colours, the kindness, the slow mornings, the scent of frangipani on the breeze… 🌸☀️

Re-entry is a little strange. I’m here—but part of me is still there, barefoot on the sand, sketchbook open, sipping something tropical 🍹🎨 or a Bintang 😋

Letting it all settle, gently. Holding onto the magic, the inspiration, the softness.
One breath at a time 💛

#backfrombali #postbali #baliartist #creativejourney #slowsoul #soultravel #balivibes #balimagic #arttravel #innerglow #creativereturn #mindfulmoment #travelinspired #frangipanidreams #islandlife #reentryfeels #sacredpause #balisoul #travelartist #returnday

🎨☕✨ **From Café Vibes to Colourful Lines**
Sketchbook, sunshine, and a cold Bintang 🍻 – Bali’s creative energy hits differently.
I love capturing these slow, golden moments before the page fills with life.

This one started over watermelon juice and ended in a colourful daydream 🌴🖌️
Wherever I am, the sketchbook comes too.

\#TraceyLideneArt #BaliArtist #SketchbookStories #CafeSketches #BaliVibes #TravelArtist #UrbanSketching #WomenWhoCreate #ArtInBali #BaliCafes #MixedMediaArt #CreativeLife #SlowTravelArt #ArtReel #WatercolourMagic #ArtVideoReel #SketchToColour #TravelSketchbook #PaintingOnTheGo #InMySketchbook #ArtFlow #ArtsyReel

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨
Sending love and light as the stars rise and a new year begins.
May this season bring reflection, rest, and renewal for you and your whānau. 🌌🌿💫

#Matariki #Matariki2025 #MānawatiaAMatariki #MatarikiBlessings #AotearoaVibes #SlowLiving #SeasonalSoul #CreativeWellbeing #NZCreators #MāoriNewYear #HolisticLife #traceylideneart

🎨✨Concertina Journal Workshop✨🎨

Satutday 5th July | 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 The Grove Gallery – a beautiful rural retreat in nature

Come spend a creative day in a peaceful gallery surrounded by trees, birdsong, and inspiration.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make your own concertina sketchbook — a fold-out journal that’s perfect for travel journaling, intuitive art, writing, collaging, or simply capturing everyday magic.

🖌 What to expect:
☆ Learn how to create your own concertina (accordion-style) journal
☆ Explore playful mixed media techniques to fill your pages
☆ Receive creative prompts to spark your imagination
☆ Enjoy time to relax, create, and connect in a nurturing space

🌿 No art experience needed!This workshop is for everyone — all supplies are provided.
🧺 Bring your own lunch (tea and light refreshments provided)
🖼 Held in The Grove Gallery, Shannon

💛 Date: Saturday 5th July
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
🎫 $65 pp
📍 Location: The Grove Gallery (rural setting, exact address will be sent upon booking)
🎟 All materials provided – just bring yourself and your lunch!

Event: Concertina Sketchbook Workshop

💬 Have questions? Message Tracey here or email: traceylideneart@gmail.com
🎨 Ready to book? Send us a message — spaces are limited!

Tracey 🖌🖍📖
@traceylideneart
CharlieRae - Inspiring Wellbeing
www.charlierae.co.nz

Tracey Crandall 🌻 Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Artist & Celebrant. I create nurturing spaces and inspiring workshops that blend healing, creativity, and connection with nature.

#ArtWorkshop #ConcertinaSketchbook #ArtInNature #CreativeDayOut #NatureAndArt #MixedMediaMagic #SlowArt #MakeCreateConnect

Playful painting moments from Bali 🎨🌺
Letting the colours of this magical island pour into the pages of my concertina journal — a swirl of tropical palms, colourful doors, and the soft, golden Tejakula light 🌴🌞✨

This piece is pure mixed media play — splashes of watercolour, intuitive marks, and even a skewer used as a brush (because creativity loves a little improvisation! 😉). No rules, just freedom, flow, and fun.

Bali is such a muse — she invites colour, texture, and soul to come alive on the page 💛

🖌️ Come along for more island art adventures and behind-the-scenes moments from my sketchbook to yours.

Tracey 🖌🛵🌴

#BaliArt #MixedMediaArtist #TravelSketchbook #ConcertinaJournal #TropicalInspo #PalmTreeVibes #IslandCreativity #PaintingPlay #ArtReel #BohoArtist #TejakulaLight #WatercolourJoy #ArtistInBali #SketchbookPages #ArtFlow #ProcessNotPerfection #CreativeEscape #WanderAndCreate #SketchbookReel #ColourLover 🎨🌴🪷✨

✨ New Art Drop ✨
Inspired by the gorgeous girls of Bali, the fragrant frangipani, and the soft, sunlit blue hues of island life 💙🌺

This piece holds the essence of divine feminine beauty, freedom, and serenity — the kind you feel barefoot under palms with the scent of salt and flowers in the air 🌊🌸

Let her spirit transport you somewhere calm, wild, and full of light.

🎨 Prints available soon
🖼️ Follow along for more Bali-inspired art and behind-the-scenes creative magic!

Tracey 🎨🌴💫

#BaliArt #ArtistOfInstagram #FrangipaniVibes #BaliInspired #BlueHues #DivineFeminineArt #BaliCreatives #ArtCollector #ContemporaryFigurativeArt #BeachMuse #TropicalAesthetic #SupportLocalArtists #IslandMuse #ArtWithSoul #BalineseBeauty #StudioVibes #EmergingArtist #ArtReels #GalleryWallGoals

"Tucked away in the lush hills of East Bali, Taman Ujung Water Palace is a dreamscape of royal charm and still waters. I spent the afternoon capturing its elegance in watercolor — letting the breeze, the koi ponds, and the centuries-old stones inspire every stroke. 🌸✨

Tracey 🌴🛵🌞

🎨 Art in paradise.
🌺 Soul fed by beauty.
📍Taman Ujung, Bali

#TamanUjung #WatercolorInBali #PaintingInParadise #BaliArtVibes #WaterPalaceMagic #ArtistTravelogue #UjungArtMoments"

Setting up on Amed Beach with my handmade concertina file 🎨🌊
There’s something special about creating right where the land meets the sea — letting the colours of Bali guide the brush.

This little reel captures the beginning of something beautiful — painting on the black sand, surrounded by light, texture, and rhythm.

Follow along as I explore Bali as an artist — sketching, painting, soaking in inspiration one scene at a time.

Tracey 🌴🌄🌸

#TraceyLideneArt #BaliArtist #AmedBeach #WatercolourOnLocation #ConcertinaSketchbook #PleinAirPainting #ArtInMotion #ArtistJourney #TravelWithArt #BaliVibes #CreativeEscape

A moment of Bali magic with TraceyLidene Art 🍃✨
The breeze stirs the plants and woven lights… ducks wander peacefully through the rice fields… and my art holds the beauty of stillness in motion.
Just breathe it in. 🌾🎨🦆

#TraceyLideneArt #BaliVibes #ArtistLife #NatureInspiration #RiceFields #WatercolourArt #PeacefulMoments

When nature and creativity come together, magic happens.

Come and play in nature and create your own beautiful piece of magic to 🌿

🎨✨Concertina Journal Workshop✨🎨

Satutday 5th July | 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 The Grove Gallery – a beautiful rural retreat in nature

Come spend a creative day in a peaceful gallery surrounded by trees, birdsong, and inspiration.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make your own concertina sketchbook — a fold-out journal that’s perfect for travel journaling, intuitive art, writing, collaging, or simply capturing everyday magic.

💛 Date: Saturday 5th July
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
🎫 $65 pp
📍 Location: The Grove Gallery (rural setting, exact address will be sent upon booking)
🎟 All materials provided – just bring yourself and your lunch!

Event: Concertina Sketchbook Workshop
https://facebook.com/events/s/concertina-sketchbook-workshop/1186315453293548/

💬 Have questions? Message Tracey here or email: traceylideneart@gmail.com
🎨 Ready to book? Send us a message — spaces are limited!

#ArtWorkshop #ConcertinaSketchbook #ArtInNature #CreativeDayOut #NatureAndArt #MixedMediaMagic #SlowArt #MakeCreateConnect #manawatu

"Where light meets colour — originals inspired by nature, framed by beauty."

I love seeing life through nature, there is beauty, colour, music and an acceptance of change.

Tracey

#WatercolourArt
#OriginalArtwork
#NatureInspiredArt
#ArtCollectors
#FramedArt
#LightAndColour
#WatercolourArtist
#CreativeJourney

Bringing a little bit of Bali to Edens Grove. I adore seeing all the offerings in Bali and the gorgeousness and dedication to being mindful at the beginning and end of their days.

I'm so fortunate to have the sounds of the birds join me, and this morning, a playful piwakawaka flew around me while I placed the flowers, lite my incense and gave thanks and set my intentions for the day.

Super grateful

Tracey 🫒🌸🌿

#ritual #manawatu #olivegrove #morningmotivation #artist #balivibes

🤸‍♀️Just a little bit cute.🤸‍♀️
Sometimes art doesn’t need a reason—it just wants to play.

I mixed it all up:
Caran d’Ache Neocolor I, gouache, watercolour, pencils, and ink pen to see what kind of joy might appear on the page.

No rules. Just colour, texture, and a sprinkle of curiosity.
What’s your favourite medium to play with right now?

Tracey 🎉🖍🖌

#ArtPlay #MixedMediaArt #GouacheLove #WatercolourVibes #CaranDAche #Neocolor #CreativeJoy #JustCreate #CuteArt #WhimsicalArt #ArtistAtPlay #SketchbookMagic #ArtTherapy #ColourAndSoul #SoulfulArt #WomenWhoCreate #DailyArtPractice

Soulful Artworks Available

Each brushstroke carries a piece of my heart—created in quiet moments, inspired by nature, emotion, and the beauty of feminine energy.

These artworks are more than just paint on canvas. They’re invitations:
To feel.
To slow down.
To reconnect with beauty.

If one speaks to you, trust that whisper.
They’re looking for loving homes where they can keep inspiring stillness, color, and connection.

Original Artwork Greeting Card. Blank inside $10 each or 3 for $25 (+ postage)

DM me for details, availability, or to schedule a private viewing.
Worldwide shipping available.

#SoulfulArt #ArtThatSpeaks #FeminineEnergy #ArtForTheHeart #CreativityIsHealing #OriginalArt #SupportWomenArtists #ArtworkAvailable

Always take me sketch book with me for those "just in case" moments. Little play with watercolour crayons, always fun.

#watercolour #paintonthego #journal #fun

🗓 7 years ago today, we did our first picking from some of our olive trees. We have 5 varieties here at Edens Grove. These were the Minerva variety. From 130kg, we got 20 litres of incredible tasting oil. Unfortunately, due to life's changes, we werent able to complete the harvesting and haven't been able to do another one since ... next year looks promising. 🫒🍸

A bit of kiwi ingenuity separating the leaves and branches from the Olives. Worked a treat.🌿

#olivegrove #manawatu #olive #ArtisticVibes #artist #goodlifestyle

How cute is this!!!! I commissioned Brooke to do an art piece of me. I reckon she nailed it!!

The gorgeous Brooke from @vis.nootz came to my art group and showed us her amazing works of art. She has a fantastic art career ahead of her. They are fun, bright and full of happiness.

If you are looking for a fun art piece reach out to Brooke via her Instagram page.

#youngartists #SupportLocal #manawatuartist #mixedmedia

Gorgeous time today, creating my personal Mala at the beautiful @yogaandoilsnz in Te Awamutu. I chose citrine - joy, abundance, and prosperity, labordorite - spiritual awakening, protection, and transformation and copper - grounding, energy conduction, and connection to the Earth. Anchored with a Lucky Coin representing both heaven (the circle) and earth (the square).

Beautiful experience with my beautiful friend @bxofchocolates

In my creative, meditation bliss.

#Mala #Thailand #abundance #peace #malabeads #traceylideneart

Going through my art the other day and was so excited to rediscover my art pieces reflecting the unique gorgeousness of women. When I first did these, I got such amazing feedback, as people saw either themselves or other women they knew in the art. What a treasure that is.

That is the beauty of creating, it gives you the opportunity to see your creations in a new way each time.

Tracey 🖼💃🥰

#WomenInArt #FeminineEnergy #ArtFromTheHeart #DivineFeminine #CreativeJourney #ArtistOnInstagram #EmotiveArt #MadeWithLove #ImaginativeArt #FemalePortraits #ArtThatSpeaks #manawatuartist #nzart

🎨✨ Save the Date! ✨🎨
🌟✨Pop-Up Creative Gallery Event✨🌟

📅 Saturday 3 May - 10am - 4pm
📍163 Mangahao Road, Shannon

Join us at our Pop-Up Creative Gallery at The Grove Gallery, a one-of-a-kind venue surrounded by olive trees and the soothing sounds of bird song, creating the perfect backdrop to celebrate creativity and local talent!

Following a successful first event, we're back with an amazing collection of original artworks and prints by talented artists Tracey Crandall from TraceyLidene Art/CharlieRae , and Lisa Conroy from BoxofChocolates. From mixed media and acrylic to watercolour, Indian ink, and gouache—there’s something for everyone! Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to your space or find the perfect gift, you’ll be sure to discover something special.

🖌️🎨 Take a moment at our *Art Play Table*—where you can get creative and explore your own artistic side!

✨ We're also featuring beautiful *Clay Creations*, unique *Jewelry*, handcrafted *candles*, beautiful *crystals*, handpainted *greeting cards* and *Handmade Journals*—perfect for gifting or treating yourself!🕯️💎

💆‍♀️PLUS, unwind with 30-minute Reiki Healing sessions offered by Lisa. You can book directly online or on the day (though booking in advance is recommended to ensure you don’t miss out!). 30 min for $60

✨ Free entry, free parking, and a peaceful atmosphere await. Come support local artists, discover beautiful treasures , and indulge in a moment of creative serenity. All products are available for purchase, and **EFTPOS** is available for your convenience. 💳 🌿

See you there!

Tracey & Lisa 🌺🌸🌻

#PopUpGallery #CreativeEvent #MeetTheArtists #ArtForSale #HandmadeCandles #HealingCrystals #ReikiHealing #SupportLocal #TranquilSetting #CreativeExperience

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

About Us

TraceyLidene Art

Welcome to a little glimpse of my creative world... If something speaks to you, or you'd like to know about my creations, I'd love to hear from you. Enquire here to connect or find out more.

​

Follow TraceyLidene Art

Welcome to a little glimpse of my creative world...
If something speaks to you, or you'd like to know about my creations, I'd love to hear from you. Enquire here to connect or find out more.