Sacha Lees - Commercial and Fine Artist

From as early as I can remember creating, and art have been my focus.

I have worked as an artist and sculptor commercially in film and print for

over 10 years, applying my skills on projects such as ‘ The Lord Of The

Rings Trilogy’, and ‘Narnia’, whilst employed at ‘Weta workshop Ltd’.

My skills have also been utilized in print production, an example of this

being 'The Lord of the rings’ ‘New Zealand Post’ stamp collection.

My work reflects the influence of the classical realm of portrait painting.

The passion in this area having been fuelled during my travels to Italy,

where I studied the old Masters and their craft.

During this period I trained in classical art techniques at an Italian art

academy based in Florence, consolidating my understanding of the

craft, by intensively studying original classical artworks.

Sacha Lees. New Zealand portrait painter