“Let the brush do the making”
Glen Eden garden, New Zealand

Christopher Roch
christopher@tulipandroch.com | +64 20 4014 3048
“Let the brush do the making”
Glen Eden garden, New Zealand

Twilight painting, let the magic begin🎨🌴🧙♀️




Garden in the rain 🌴🌧🌧🌴🌧🌧


Recently I stayed at a friends home in New Zealand. The garden was full of apple trees, pear trees and strange bushes that seemed to move when you were not looking. Lots of beautiful greens and golden shades. Just magical…
A study of sea life with a fantasy twist, exploring underwater colour and shape in a hidden world of aquamarine.








These are a series of illustrations of New Zealand garden flowers painted at the Auckland Domain Wintergardens. The Wintergardens are filled with colourful, Peonies, Lupins, Purple Iris, Roses, Tulips, Foxgloves and Alliums.






Dotted around Lake Taupo on the New Zealand north island is a rich collection of flora and fauna. Some wild, some cultivated, these illustrations show the diversity of the area.




I recently moved to New Zealand and set about discovering the landscapes, flora and fauna of the north island. Painted near Lake Taupo and Whangarei Heads, these illustrations reflect the life around New Zealand’s mountains and water’s edge.










An undulating series of landscapes that suggest a gentle coastal breeze. These paintings were created mid-summer 2019 on the northern California coastline.




Inspired by the flora and fauna of southern desert climates, the enduring fascination with all things cacti is gathered into a garden of delights complete with succulents and their flowers.






Based on the endless California summer vibes, David Hockney illustrations and West Coast fabrics meld into a cool collection of bohemian prints. The inspiration behind these vision boards is drawn from LA villages; Venice Beach and Silver Lakes, from summer festivals and bohemian lifestyles.





The Aerin Collection for WS Home is a collaboration with Aerin Lauder and is inspired by the rich blues, whites and muted tones of her summer home. The creative is an eclectic mix of Dutch and Asian indigo china, the simple greens of Aerin’s garden and the simple cream and gold highlights of her surroundings.








These traditional Yuletide illustrations, created for William Sonoma Home, draw inspiration from the colours of Christmas; Deep reds, blacks and whites highlighted alongside deep gold trimmings. The illustrations were made to adapt to all types of crockery including mugs, plates, platters, glasses and bowls.















This project, created for Lululemon, is set in the lush jungle landscape of Mashpi Lodge in Equador. The deep blues and greens of the jungle are mixed with sharp orange and yellow accents.
The project draws inspiration from the Lodge’s location and the surrounding environment and the art and wellbeing activities associated with the retreat.















Creating a link between home and garden, these pillow designs were used by WS Home for outdoor and indoor use.




A richly coloured textile filled with deep sea creatures set against a dark blue ocean floor.

