HI! I’m Danielle!
I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I immigrated to New Zealand in 2013 after having travelled to New Zealand on a working holiday visa in 2009. I feel in love with the country and was determined to make it my home!
Since a young child, I have always created some form of art. In my senior year of high school I had the privilege to attend the New Orleans Center of Creative Arts (NOCCA). It was an inspiring time and I explored all forms of 2D art. I continued to do so until I came to New Zealand and visited the Kauri Museum in Matakohe. I was overwhelmed by the wood carvings and left that day with my very own block of Kauri wood!
I’ve been carving ever since! I’ve had the pleasure of carving some of New Zealand’s beautiful native woods such as, Kauri, Rimu, Totara, Chatham Island Akeake, Matai and so many more. I also love to carve Oamaru stone, but one of my favourite mediums has been ice! I love ice carving!
So, if there is something you would like carved, just let me know! I’m happy to take commissions!
Carving is certainly my passion, but I also really enjoy graphic design. Thankfully I have the opportunity to work as a graphic designer and website designer to fund my carving projects! Ha!