Inspiration Behind My Artworks – Te Anau Artist Sina Sibler

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

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.