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Wermaid Studio, founded by Anya Diepold in 2023, is dedicated to fostering creativity through various artistic avenues. The studio offers engaging art workshops designed for individuals of all skill levels, providing a supportive environment to explore and develop artistic talents.

In addition to workshops, Anya specializes in pet pastel commissions, capturing the unique essence of beloved pets in vibrant pastel artwork, as well as original oil paintings, reflecting a deep appreciation for the medium and a commitment to quality craftsmanship.

ART WORKSHOPS

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will resume mid January 2025

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ART WORKSHOPS 〰️ will resume mid January 2025 〰️

Today marked the last Academic Drawing class @linwood.arts.eastside.gallery Thank you Adam for sharing your wisdom with us rabble πŸ˜‚ I’ll miss these classes.
Practice complete 🫑 This was a 3 hour sketch. Next one I want to try and reduce the time to 2 hours and get a similar result.
Portrait value study. Always trying to improve πŸ˜…
One more round of paint and the Snug can be released into the wild. He will be up for adoption next month πŸ™‚ We’ve also established that the plural of snug is snuggles. #creatureartist #nzartists #christchurchnzartist #snailpug #snug
Currently working on my first piece for another art show early next year. This piece is called “Vicarious Chains” and deals with our obsession with our phones/social media. #christchurchart #christchurchnz #nzart #nzartists
New on the easel. “Derpy Snug” - oil on round wooden canvas board 🐢 🐌
Bridgerton themed Pet Art Workshop 🐱 🐈‍⬛ 🐈
First Art Challenge! Ghost Ship - Gun - Picasso πŸ˜‚ This wasn’t an easy one to start off with, but I think we managed okay

ART CHALLENGE WORKSHOP

PET ART WORKSHOP

Testimonials

  • β€œIt looks amazing. Exceeded my already high expectations.”

    Simon L.

  • β€œMy mum just showed me what you made for my Xmas present and OMG I love it !!! I had no idea it’s perfect 😍 😻😻😻 thank you so much.”

    Christina N.

  • β€œHely heckeroni! That was quick and what a fab job 😍 Thank youuu!! .”

    Joe D.

  • "β€œThey loved it! Dan’s mum was in tears ❀.”

    Dan N. & Christina N.

  • "OMG that's amazing !!!!! You are a real artist in every sense of the word. I love it and Tellos looks even more fabulous "in the flesh"."

    Stan B.

  • "I have just been gifted this. I absolutely LOVE it. It beautifully captures Junebug. β™₯️ Cried when I opened it lol."

    Kelly D.