About Talking Trees Studio

Hi there, and welcome to my studio — I’m Karina, an intuitive painter and full-time artist living in New Zealand. My studio is surrounded by trees, and it’s here that my creative practice is rooted.

The name Talking Trees Studio comes from a quiet, personal experience: when I’m among the trees, I sense a language of stillness, movement, and presence that brings me calm and clarity. It’s this feeling I endeavour to capture in my work.

Working with oil and cold wax, I explore the layered beauty of nature — especially the symbolic and emotional presence of trees. Their textures, forms, and quiet strength mirror our own life stories: growth, change, resilience, and renewal. Each painting is built slowly, with intention, using rich textures and colour to echo both the natural world and the inner landscape.

Using colour harmoniously, much like nature itself, I draw on my diverse background in textile, product, and interior design to create work that forges a deeper connection between the you and the natural world. My aim is to create art that invites reflection and brings a sense of calm into your space.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Karina