Rachael Errington's childhood unfolded in the midst of an English wood, where she and her brother spent countless hours crafting dens and treehouses. This early connection with nature sparked her enduring fascination with painting trees.

In 1999, Rachael pursued her education in fine art, textiles, and a BA (Hons) in Illustration in the UK, which significantly influenced her current artistic practice. By 2006, she had made the decision to move permanently to New Zealand.

Rachael’s creative journey spans from intricate ballpoint pen sketches to fluid watercolour washes. Over time, her tree and nature paintings have developed a unique character, pushing the boundaries of perception and dimension. She employs modelling paste and various tactile mediums to replicate the texture of bark, giving her work a palpable realism that invites closer inspection.

Her inspiration is drawn from the colours and light within nature. Rachael aims to create an emotive experience, evoking feelings of peace, nostalgia, and calm in her viewers. Many clients find that her paintings remind them of treasured childhood memories or special places.

Rachael's artistic process is straightforward: she hikes, photographs scenes of beauty, and then translates these images onto canvas. Rather than directly copying photographs, she allows each painting to evolve organically from an initial light point. Her artistic goals include capturing beauty, colour, joy, and tranquillity. She often works in series, with each piece exploring a similar theme but varying in expression, occasionally focusing intensely on a specific colour or light point.

With a global network of clients and collectors, Rachael divides her time between studios in New Zealand and Australia. She has garnered several awards, though she values the joy her clients derive from her paintings above all. Painting is her passion, and her tree paintings are a true extension of this dedication.