Bernadette Ballantyne

Taranaki born artist, Bernadette Ballantyne, completed her Fine Arts degree in 2005. Originally a painter, she recently started to produce works using soft pastel as her medium and specialises in pet and people portrait commissions, as well as her own originals inspired by nature. While producing art has been her passion, she also has 13 years primary teaching under her belt, and two lovely children.