Original oil paintings by Tracey Harvey
Botanical, figurative and landscape paintings created in Cambridge, New Zealand.
Rich in colour, movement and character, my paintings are inspired by the natural world, people and the places that feel like home.
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Hello Beautiful is a joyful, colourful floral painting created with one simple intention — to brighten someone's day.
Featuring a beautiful arrangement of flowers in soft pinks, vibrant blues, lilacs and buttery yellows, the painting brings warmth, colour and a little playfulness to any space.
The handwritten words Hello Beautiful are almost as though the flowers themselves are greeting you, offering a daily dose of positivity and a reason to smile.
A lovely addition to a bedroom, kitchen, dressing room or home office, this original artwork is a cheerful reminder that sometimes the simplest things can lift our spirits.
Calla celebrates the elegance and simplicity of the calla lily.
I have always admired the graceful curve of the flower and the way something so simple in form can still feel so strong and striking. The painting celebrates that feminine quality, while also focusing on the bold shapes, movement and contrast within the flowers and leaves.
For me, the calla lily is another example of nature creating something both delicate and powerful.
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Botanical
Flourish Boldly was inspired by the beautiful way hydrangeas change colour as the seasons move on.
The painting celebrates the curves and fullness of the flowers and leaves, with a feminine but bold feel. Layers of colour and detail create depth throughout the work, while still keeping the composition loose and expressive.
I wanted it to feel abundant, confident and full of life — much like hydrangeas themselves.
Magnificent Magnolia was inspired by a row of magnolia trees on our property in the Waikato, which I always appreciated as trees, but especially when they came into flower.
I loved the scale and beauty of the blooms at their peak, and also the contrast of the rusty underside of the leaves against the rich dark green of the other side, which helped the white flowers stand out even more. It felt like another example of nature creating something bold and beautiful.
The painting became a way of acknowledging that brief period when the trees were at their most magnificent. It is a celebration of beauty made even more special by how fleeting it can be.
Treasured Finds is about the friendships we gather along the way through life.
The many petals represent the beautiful friends and acquaintances who become part of our journey, each adding something different along the way. The three gems represent those rare friendships that leave a lasting, loving imprint on your life — the people who will always hold a place in your heart.
It is a painting about connection, memory and the friendships we truly treasure.
Hidden Wonder is a celebration of the beauty found in the simplest parts of nature.
The “hidden” refers to the beauty that is so easy to overlook — the things we see every day without really noticing. If you stop and look closely, even something as simple as a cluster of leaves reveals beautiful shapes, colours and patterns.
The painting is about noticing what is already there, and finding wonder in the ordinary.
Tui Aroha is a celebration of the beauty and character of the tūī.
Rather than painting the bird in a traditional way, the work is almost a deconstructed interpretation of its distinctive colours, markings and features. The deep tones, flashes of colour and recognisable details are brought together in a more abstract way.
It is simply about appreciating one of New Zealand's most beautiful and unmistakable birds.
June's Bouquet was painted soon after my Nana, June, passed away at the age of 103.
She loved flowers and had such a happy, gentle presence — always light in spirit and almost always smiling. This painting became a way of remembering that warmth and the joy she brought to the people around her.
It is a simple tribute to June, filled with flowers, colour and love.
Landscape
Untitled Landscape is a simple representation of the New Zealand landscape — open, quiet and bold in form.
The river runs through the composition, creating a sense of movement through an otherwise remote and still setting. I wanted to capture the strength and simplicity of the land rather than paint a specific place in detail, using muted tones and heavier shapes to give the landscape a sense of weight and presence.
It is a pared-back celebration of land, water, colour and space.
About the artist
Tracey Harvey is a self-taught oil painter based in Cambridge, New Zealand, whose work is recognised for its expressive use of colour, flowing forms and distinctive sense of femininity.
Her work has featured in group exhibitions overseas and has been sold through galleries in New Zealand. Her paintings are held in private collections across New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and the United States.
After years spent living overseas, returning to New Zealand brought a renewed appreciation for the natural landscape and the quieter rhythms of life. These influences can be seen in her work, particularly in the undulating lines, organic shapes and layered colours that characterise her paintings.
Her subjects range from landscapes and florals to figurative works, often exploring themes of beauty, strength and femininity. Some paintings carry a narrative, while others are created simply for the pleasure of colour, form and the emotions they evoke.
At the heart of Tracey's work is a desire to create paintings that connect with people — works that bring joy, invite curiosity or offer a moment of reflection.
In the home
A sense of scale and mood, with the paintings shown in digitally styled interiors.
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Commissions
I accept a limited number of commissions where the project is a good fit with my style of painting.
If you have a particular subject, space or approximate size in mind, you're welcome to contact me for an initial conversation. There is absolutely no obligation at the enquiry stage.
Prints
Archival fine art prints are available of selected paintings, in sizes that fit standard frames, so they can find their way into more homes.
Not every painting is released as a print, so please get in touch if there is a particular work you have in mind and I will let you know whether it is available.
Prints are supplied unframed by default, but I'm happy to organise framing for you. Just mention it when you get in touch.
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Thank you for your interest in my work. If you'd like to enquire about an available painting, fine art print, commission, exhibition or another project, I'd love to hear from you.
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I am based in Cambridge, New Zealand and welcome enquiries from both New Zealand and overseas collectors.
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