Riki Bowler
Riki Bowler, an expat Australian, moved to New Zealand with her Kiwi husband to enable him to be closer to his family. Riki and her husband live in Hokianga with their two dogs, two cats and eight chooks. Riki says the animals run her ragged but they are her family and are a great part of her life. They often feature in some way in her art. Animal welfare is important to Riki. She has been vegetarian for 45 years and has lately started to cut out all animal products and follow a vegan lifestyle.
Riki has been painting most of her life, firstly in watercolour however in recent years, she has discovered the joy and freedom of working with acrylics. She lived in Tasmania for several years after retiring and was a member of The Art Society of Tasmania where she contributed successfully to many Group shows with them. Whilst Riki is primarily a self-taught artist, she attended the occasional art class run by the Society.
Riki has been painting most of her life, firstly in watercolour however in recent years, she has discovered the joy and freedom of working with acrylics. She lived in Tasmania for several years after retiring and was a member of The Art Society of Tasmania where she contributed successfully to many Group shows with them. Whilst Riki is primarily a self-taught artist, she attended the occasional art class run by the Society.