Harriet Millar Art | NZ Landscape Paintings | Frame Workshop & Gallery

BIO

Harriet Millar is a contemporary New Zealand artist based in Christchurch, celebrated for her vibrant landscape paintings inspired by the natural beauty of Aotearoa. Working primarily in acrylic, Harriet creates original artworks rich in texture, colour and movement, using expressive brushstrokes and layered paint to capture the energy and atmosphere of the land.

Largely self-taught, Harriet rediscovered her passion for painting after raising her five children, embracing a full-time creative practice that has continued to evolve ever since. Inspired by the dramatic landscapes of New Zealand, her contemporary artworks balance bold colour with a deep appreciation for place, inviting viewers to experience familiar scenes through a fresh and joyful perspective.

Harriet's distinctive style has earned her a growing following among collectors of contemporary New Zealand art, with each painting celebrating the beauty, light, and character of the landscapes that surround us.

“I’ve always drawn, it's all I ever did as a kid,” she says. “Aside from a year at art school, I’m self-taught. I picked up painting again when the youngest started school, and finally had a bit of time for myself. A workshop in 2018 with Richard Claremont, my favourite artist, really helped shape my direction and I haven’t looked back.”