Something Elisabeth Carter does in her art creation is to paint intuitively and allow all the colours and layers to form their own story.
It’s something people will get to witness through her expressive floral art as Elisabeth kicks off 2026 as the January featured artist at the Thames Art Gallery.
The artist, musician and “creator of beautiful things” said that in a world where it felt like everything was mass-produced – she felt blessed and grateful to be able to share her creative gifts and offer authentic pieces through her art.
“It takes considerable effort and some bravery to trust the process and abandon preconceived ideas. I relish every minute I get to have fun and play in my art studio, and I look forward to sharing my art,” she said. “I love flowers and art, the two compliment each other beautifully and my work is joyful and rewarding.”
Elisabeth started her boutique business, Coromandel Flowers, on the main road in Coromandel in 2020.
“You will see a cute little stall next to St Andrews Church where you can buy fresh flowers, greeting cards and gifts. With the constant flow of fresh flowers, I am never stuck for inspiration,” she said.
“I’m not sure who said ‘if you find what you love doing, you never work a day in your life’ – this is true for me as I love flowers and art, the two compliment each other beautifully and my work is joyful and rewarding.”
Elisabeth said she enjoys learning and connecting with other artists by participating in various workshops and art retreats throughout the year.
“Learning new techniques is fun. I also teach art locally at Te Mana Tangata Creative Learning Space,” she said.
DETAILS: Visit the work of Elisabeth Carter at Thames Art Gallery, 604 Tararu Road, Thames daily from 10am to 4pm.
