Air craft: The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed-wing propeller-driven airliner which revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. By the end of 1936, orders for 100 aircraft had been placed by several airlines. The DC-3 was a hit with the aviation industry, earning praise as it surpassed even the DC-2 with its combination of speed, comfort and safety.

Aotearoa Airlines Ltd logo/wings:  This was inspired by the five ‘wings’ insignia of the NZ provincial airline main trunk operators between 1934 and 1947.  The two white bird motif’s represent the godwit or in the Maori language ‘kuaka’ .

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): The inspiration for this Kowhaiwhai came from: Ngaru, a traditional Maori design representing the cutting of the waves as the ‘waka’ moves through them and the word ‘waka’ is used in many ways in the Maori language examples.

Haast Aeronautical Society: A logo I created introducing the Haast eagle to refer to the first largest flying ‘thing’ in the skies over New Zealand.

A Tribute:

To all the stunning retro and art deco buses that ruled the roads of New Zealand!! Many of which are now house buses, this of course puts a whole new spin on ‘The Journey Home’.

A Tribute:

To all of the stunning retro and art deco buses that ruled the roads of New Zealand!!  Many of which are now house buses, which puts a new spin on ‘The Journey Home’.

Images:

Bus: I chose to do a painting of this particular bus as it was the Eastbourne bus back in 1950.

Boarder design: The boarder is based on the Eastbourne Borough Council Omnibus Service Garage which is based at the Southern end of Eastbourne (Wellington) at Burdens gate.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): A combination of rautawa (tawa Leaf) and ngutu kaka (kakabeak).

The words: I have employed words that people associate with an ideal way to travel… Affordable and Efficient, Comfortable and Reliable.

3d – 3 pence, the very affordable price for that efficient transport.

We’ll get you home safely – Safety…an important part of travel.

Note: Title of the painting: I was going to use the word wheel in place of we’ll in the logo design, however when naming the painting I couldn’t resist!

A Tribute:

To all the stunning retro and art deco buses that ruled the roads of New Zealand!! Many of which are now house buses, this of course puts a whole new spin on ‘The Journey Home’.

A Tribute:

To all the stunning retro and art deco buses that ruled the roads of New Zealand!!  Many of which are now house buses, this of course puts a whole new spin on ‘The Journey Home’.

Images:

Bus:  In the 1960s New Zealand Railways Road Services ran a large number of Bedford SB3s with New Zealand Motor Bodies’ Omnicoach bodywork – like the one in this painting.

Boarder design: The boarder is based on the Eastbourne Borough Council Omnibus Service Garage which is based at the Southern end of Eastbourne (Wellington) at Burdens gate.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): A combination of rautawa (tawa Leaf) and ngutu kaka (kakabeak).

The words: I have employed words that people associate with an ideal way to travel… Affordable and Efficient, Comfortable and Reliable.

6d – 6 pence, the very affordable price for that reliable transport home at night.

We’ll get you home safely – Safety…an important part of travel.

Note: Title of the painting: I was going to use the word wheel in place of we’ll in the logo design, however when naming the painting I couldn’t resist!

A Tribute:

The Aotearoa Star Lines art works are a tribute to the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand. Founded by James Mills in Dunedin, 1875.

Images:

Ship: This painting was inspired by the first Arahura. The original ship was built in Dumbarton, Scotland, my father’s hometown. I visited the area and though I wasn’t born there, it still felt like a journey home.

Stars: Representing the Southern Cross and the New Zealand flag

Aotearoa Airlines Ltd logo/wings: Inspired by the five ‘wings’ insignia of the NZ provincial airline main trunk operators.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): This Kowhaiwhai was inspired by Ngaru, a traditional Maori design representing the cutting of the waves as the ‘waka’ moves through them.

Aotearoa Star Lines (name): The word ‘star’ is a tribute to ‘Red Star Lines’.

Aotearoa Star Lines Logo: (star & rope): Logo created by: Red star with a white boarder from the New Zealand flag, rope representing New Zealand Ship and Marine society’s logo & the anchor, a symbol of all things connected with the ocean.

A Tribute:

The Aotearoa Star Lines art works are a tribute to the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand. Founded by James Mills in Dunedin, 1875.

Images:

Ship: Maori, built by British shipbuilders Vickers-Armstrong and launched on 27 November 1952.

Flag: Based on the USSCo (Union Steam Ship Company) Logo… Replaced with the letters ASLLtd (Aotearoa Star Lines Ltd)

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): This Kowhaiwhai was inspired by Ngaru, a traditional Maori design representing the cutting of the waves as the ‘waka’ moves through them.

Aotearoa Star Lines (name): The word ‘star’ is a tribute to ‘Red Star Lines’.

Aotearoa Star Lines Logo (star & rope): Logo created by: Red star with a white boarder from the New Zealand flag, rope representing New Zealand Ship and Marine society’s logo & the anchor, a symbol of all things connected with the ocean.

Bird: Kawau- Shag, representing our myriad of sea birds.

Light houses: Left: Lyttelton Harbour Lighthouse, commissioned 1878. Right: Pencarrow Lighthouse. First lit 1 January 1859.

Images:

Tram: Single Saloon “Fiducia” built in 1939 and still operational at the Wellington tram museum. You’ll notice on the front/top of the tram it say’s ‘Lyall Bay’. This is where my mother lived as a child… Mum said ‘this was probably the tram I used to ride home on’

Tunnel: The population of Hataitai had been increasing at the end of the nineteenth century to the degree that residents had began demanding better access to the city. The Hataitai tram tunnel was officially opened to the public in 1907.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): This is based on the ‘kowhai ngutukaka’ – the scarlet Clianthus, also known as the ‘red kowhai’ or ‘kaka beak’.

The Electric Tramcars shield: When looking at the Hataitai tunnel from the city side there are two shields (similar in shape) in the stone, one on either side of the tunnel entrance. The light bulb symbolizes electricity and the banner ‘The modern way to travel’.

Electric Tramways Company logo: Based on the Auckland Tramways logo representing another part of New Zealand.

Images:

Air craft: The Short Solent was the civil adaption of a more powerful Sunderland aircraft. This painting was based on the ZK-AML which was christened ‘Aotearoa ll’ by H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth in 1949. In addition to being operated on the trans Tasman Sea routes, the Solents were also used on the glamorous “Coral Route” from Auckland to Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tahiti.

Stars: Representing the Southern Cross and the New Zealand flag

Godwit: The two white bird motif’s represent the godwit or in the Maori language ‘kuaka’.

Aotearoa Airlines Ltd logo/wings:  Inspired by the five ‘wings’ insignia of the NZ provincial airline main trunk operators.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): The inspiration for this Kowhaiwhai came from Ngaru, a traditional Maori design representing the cutting of the waves as the ‘waka’ moves through them and by the famous koru motif from Air New Zealand

Haast Aeronautical Society: A logo I created introducing the Haast eagle to refer to the first largest flying ‘thing’ in the skies over New Zealand.

A Thought:

Commemorating the Rena oil spill, New Zealand’s worst maritime environmental disaster, caused by the grounding of MV Rena on the Astrolabe Reef. This painting shows a duel as it is also celebrates the beauty and design and the mechanical and practical allure of the Ford vehicle.

Images:

 Car: 1950 Ford Tudor sedan V8, a milestone car in Ford history.

Boarder design: Based on the front of the Ford factory in Lower Hutt.

Kowhaiwhai: Nga Maunga depicting mountains of Aotearoa and the link we have to them.

Mount Motor Oil Logo:‘The Mount’ is the common term for Mt Maunganui which is the image inside the logo, referencing the oil that washed ashore.

AAA bird logo: Inspired by the NZ wood pigeon. Various Ford vehicles were thought of as heavy and clumsy…when relating this to our native Fauna…I immediately thought of the Kereru.

Gas pump:Based on the older style of pump at the top with S.O.S. (Save our souls), universal term for when in need of help.

A Thought:

Commemorating the Rena oil spill, New Zealand’s worst maritime environmental disaster, caused by the grounding of MV Rena on the Astrolabe Reef. This painting shows a duel as it is also celebrates the beauty and design and the mechanical and practical allure of the Ford vehicle.

Images:

Car: The Ford Sidevalve is a side valve from the British Ford Motor Company. The engine had its origins in the 1930s Ford Model Y… A selling point for car companies today…smaller cars, smaller engines, more environmentally sustainable!

Border design: The border is based on an image I found of a classic art deco car garage.

Kowhaiwhai (scroll design): Nga Maunga depicting mountains of Aotearoa. In this particular painting it’s a tribute to Mount Maunganui.

The Mount Motor Oil Logo: The common term for Mt Maunganui which is the image inside the logo, referencing the oil that washed ashore.

Shield logo/s: This is a generic petrol station logo which brings in elements of the main companies that I grew up with.