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Wermaid Studio, founded by Anya Diepold in 2023, is dedicated to fostering creativity through various artistic avenues. Currently Anya offers animal art classes at Linwood Arts & Community center designed for individuals of all skill levels, providing a supportive environment to explore and develop artistic talents.

In addition to classes, 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.

Animal Art Class

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now at Linwood Arts & Community Center

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Animal Art Class 〰️ now at Linwood Arts & Community Center 〰️

"Benny Potter" Sadly, Benny is not with us anymore. This was a present for a dear friend and huge Harry Potter fan. The format is the new mini-size pet pastel portrait I'm currently trialing (18cm by 24cm). I currently have 2 open commiss
Cat head sketch
Sketch of an Alice in Wonderland inspired cat character.
Finished commission of Pipi 😁
Ajax with Amaryllis 30x40cm pastel on pastelmat commission #dogart #dogartwork #pastelmat #pastel #characterart #nzartist #christchurchartist #petcommission #petart
"Piglet - 30 by 40cm pastel on pastelmat" now framed at her owners house :) #petartist #dogartwork #christchurchartist #nzartists
Latest commission piece. This was a Christmas present and now I can finally share it with you :D #petportraitartist #nzdogs #christchurchartist #nzpetart #petartist
Today marked the last Academic Drawing class @linwood.arts.eastside.gallery Thank you Adam for sharing your wisdom with us rabble 😂 I’ll miss these classes.

ANIMAL ART CLASSES

Testimonials

  • “It looks amazing. Exceeded my already high expectations.”

    Simon L.

  • “My 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.

  • “Hely heckeroni! That was quick and what a fab job 😍 Thank youuu!! .”

    Joe D.

  • "“They 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. ♥️ Cried when I opened it lol."

    Kelly D.