Ailene Cuthbertson

Art with dance, fantasy, dreams, and light

Ailene Cuthbertson in her studio

Hi, I’m Ailene

I’m following my artist dreams and bringing my imagination to life.

Here, you’ll find my art – timeless, emotive portraits full of light and glamour (the ethereal, magic kind).

See what I do

Looking for something arty this Christmas?

Try the Pop-up Holiday Shop!

Since this year has been on the strange end of the scale, I want to make things easy for you. If you’re looking for something arty this Christmas to collect or to give, here’s everything all in one place.

  • © 2017, Ailene Cuthbertson, Can't help but dance. Digital fine art print on archival paper, 30 cm x 30 cm.
  • Black and white prints from my Spotlight collection on the wall in an interior mockup.
  • © 2017, Ailene Cuthbertson, "My sweet, my rose". Digital fine art print on archival paper, 30 cm x 30 cm.
  • © 2017, Ailene Cuthbertson, The sky beckoned. Digital fine art print on archival paper.
  • Framed original digital fine art prints from my In the Heart of the Wild collection on the wall in an interior mockup.
Go to the pop-up shop

Come with me, and let’s escape into
magic and wonder

Allons-y!

Discover the wild wasteland of the fire dancers… →
Leap through a moonlit forest with the ghostly Wilis… →
Join ethereal water dancers as they seek a Waylight… →

Dance in one of the greatest romances in history… →
Awaken lost legends… →
Feel the fire… →

As seen at
ArtsPost Galleries and Shop, HamiltonCliftons Art PrizeNZ Art ShowRaglan Arts WeekendBeautiful Things

Pick your path

Timeless, emotive portraits spreading a love of dance, nature, and storytelling.
Visit the collections →
What’s my artist story? How did I get started? Where do I get my inspiration? I’m glad you asked!
Get to know me →
Find out what I'm up to in and out of the studio - with lots of behind-the-scenes videos!
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