Inspiration Behind My Artworks – Te Anau Artist Sina Sibler
Bouquet of Forest
Explore “A Bouquet of Forest,” a ballpoint pen drawing celebrating the textures and spirit of Aotearoa’s native bush, blending imagination with a call to protect nature.
Where My Ideas Come From
Most of my drawing ideas simply appear, often in quiet, bored moments, but spending time in nature really sparks them. I blend photos from hikes with a dash of comic-book flair, weaving imagined landscapes that capture the wild beauty and wonder of the bush.
Still of the Night
Black and white ink and pen drawing of a moonshine still in the Hokonui Hills, inspired by New Zealand Prohibition-era history.
Forest Boot VI - Mining
Ink drawing inspired by Mitchells Gully Gold Mine. An old boot and overgrown tunnel tell the story of New Zealand’s gold rush and nature's quiet reclaiming.
Forest Boot V - Hump Ridge Track
Explore the story behind the Hump Ridge Track drawing — a ballpoint pen illustration capturing the historic remnants of Fiordland’s logging past
I Saw – Te Hikoi Museum Exhibition
Created for the Te Hikoi Museum exhibition, “I Saw” is a black and white ink drawing inspired by archival artifacts of Fiordland’s logging past. A vintage saw slices into a wood round, revealing growth rings. From it emerges native bush with a pipe-smoking figure—a haunting tribute to the loggers and landscapes of another time.
East Branch Track
East Branch Track is an ink drawing inspired by a rugged hiking trail in Fiordland’s Eglinton Valley. This piece explores the contrast between light and shadow, movement and stillness, and pays homage to the land’s natural rhythms.
Forest Boot - Key Summit
Forest Boot II – Key Summit is a black ballpoint pen drawing that explores the quiet balance between wilderness and human presence in Fiordland’s iconic alpine track.