Paintings Gallery

Phillip Waddington is an established New Zealand artist

His portfolio is deep and rich in terms of subject matter. He is equally skilled in portraiture. The unique flora and fauna of New Zealand is of special interest. Then he may surprise and delight by capturing the essence of a human moment in time.
Phillip (right) and 90 year old Frank Mitchell, the subject of the painting at the Mitchell Gallery
Phillip working on the restoration of a painting of Dame Ngaio Marsh by Leonard Victor Mitchell

Paintings of New Zealand wildlife

New Zealand is blessed with some of the world's most unique wildlife, much of which is under threat of extinction. By capturing images of NZ wildlife through oil paintings and pastels, Phillip is able to draw attention to the plight of  New Zealand  fauna and flora on the world stage.

Wildlife Art Gallery

Portrait Specialist

Phillip's reputation as a painter of maori portraits started in his early 20s. At that time the last of the maori women with the traditional facial tatoo (moko) were the subject of his paintings. Subjects for paintings often come from Phillip's observations of people in everyday life.

Portrait Gallery

General Paintings

Whilst Phillip has a reputation as a portrait and wildlife artist, he also paints a wider range of subjects including; native bush scenes, seascapes and rivers, historical buildings and things as diversse as planes and ships.

People and Places Gallery

Other Interests

Phill has a unique ability to blend his love of art and his passion for the protection of the natural world.

Art Restoration

Repairing and breathing new life into damaged and age affected paintings.

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Trap Invention

Phillip is the inventor of the Doc 200 humane predator trap. It's used around the world in the control of stoats, weasels and rats.


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Conservation

Phillip uses his art as a catalyst for change and the promotion of vital wildlife conservation

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