Artist Profile:

Karyn Hitchman

Having worked in the fashion industry in New Zealand for many years as a pattern maker & designer, Karyn (nee Tippett) made a life style change in 2006 and moved to Queenstown, New Zealand for the magnificent alpine scenery, and to pursue her true passion - painting.

The move to Queenstown was inspired by two things; her love of the natural beauty of New Zealand and along with her husband Peter, the purchase of a guiding company that takes her deep into the untouched back-country of New Zealand.

Since building up then selling the guided walking and snowshoeing company to Ngai Tahu Tourism Karyn and Pete moved north for the warmth of the coastal hamlet of Whiritoa on the Coromandel Penninsula.