Katehursthouse

Kate Hursthouse is a New Zealand artist, illustrator and designer whose colourful work explores the therapeutic power of art and its potential to connect people and communities. Her creative practice draws on colour, pattern and intuition, bringing together abstract art, collage, typography and design. The website offers original artworks and high-quality giclée art prints, with framing available, as well as products and homewares featuring her designs.

Customers can also commission bespoke artwork, with testimonials highlighting Kate’s collaborative approach and responsiveness to clients’ ideas. For those who want to explore their own creativity, she provides online classes and courses, along with workshops. The site also showcases her portfolio across collage art, abstract art, design and illustration, and includes a journal and podcast.

Kate’s work has appeared in books, including A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies and other such collective nouns, and her designs are enjoyed by adults and children alike. Through her shop and creative offerings, Kate shares an expressive, varied body of work for homes, gifts and hands-on artistic exploration