Epoxy Resin Art

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Michele's  interest in epoxy resin was iignited 15 years ago when she wanted to preserve a photo of a friends late father on a ceramic tile.  The tile was to be mounted to schist rock in the extreme weather of Central Otago.  Michele coated the photo in Art Resin a premium epoxy resin.  The tile is still there standing the test of time.

Working with the epoxy resin sparked a passion for how it could be applied to so many great applications.  The beautiful colours, the flow and the calmness in the creation of all of the artwork.  

Michele specialises in ocean surf wave lacing and beach epoxy resin designs.

She now teaches and consults on aspects of using epoxy resin for art.  

The workshops are a lovely way to share in her passion and extensive knowledge.

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Photography

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Michele Newman and Starfish Photos | Design has proudly been operating for over two decades.  Starting out as a professional photographer and freelance photojournalist Michele's  journey led to capturing the beauty of our landscape through photography.  Living on the coast in Brighton for 40 years I am reminded daily of how beautiful this part of New Zealand is and I find inspiration in every turn.  

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The Funeral Industry

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For the past five years Michele has also proudly been working alongside Tributes Funeral Supplies, a Dunedin based company that supplies funeral homes throughout New Zealand with quality eco-friendly products.  

They stock a range of Michele's limited edition photographs from her portfolio and Michele also is able to produce cremation scatter tube urns that are custom designed for individuals.  She also incorporates some special resin work into cremation urns and candles.

 These beautiful urns are sent to funeral homes throughout New Zealand.  

This part of Starfish Design is pretty special and something I truly love to be able to do.