New Zealand Watercolour artist, Matt Coates
Explore my collection of watercolour art that encompasses New Zealand. Inspired by New Zealand’s wonderful scenery, flora, fauna and culture that makes our beautiful country so unique.
Nine of your favourite NZ sea creatures painted in watercolour. Available as a vibrant art print or canvas print for the keen fisherman.
Snapper, Paddle Crab, Eagle Ray, Kina, Red Crayfish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Tarakihi, Orange Roughy and Mako Shark.
Available as Fine Art Print or Stretch Canvas Print in A4, A3, A2 sizes.
NOTE: This is a repeat of the 2026 calendar now available as a 2027 calendar.
Features 12 well known fish and crustaceans that swim and scuttle around the NZ shores.
Gift to a salty fisherman friend or keep for yourself. Perfect for the bach, shed or man cave.
A4 size
Includes important NZ dates and moons
Easy to hang
Printed in NZ
Original art by Matt Coates
New Arrivals
Painted in watercolour.
Available as Fine Art Print or Stretch Canvas Print in A4, A3, A2 sizes.
The Story Behind the Artwork
The Packhorse Crayfish is the larger of the two saltwater crayfish species found around New Zealand waters. It is distinguished by its greenish, glossy shell which is noticeably bigger than the classic red crayfish. Compared to the spiny red crayfish, the Packhorse Crayfish has a smoother body with fewer bumps. Its tail is particularly striking, featuring a smooth texture and a range of green hues—from rich pine to jade—that set it apart from its red counterpart.
Available as Fine Art Print or Stretch Canvas Print in A5, A4, A3, A2 sizes.
Painted in watercolour.
Available as Fine Art Print or Stretch Canvas Print in A4, A3, A2 sizes.
The Story Behind the Artwork
Snapper has so many great features, big googley eyes, those super sharp dagger spines, luscious lips and a leathery looking face, but that bump on the older ones is definitely fascinating and is beyond this artworks name.
Why is it called an Old Man Snapper? These bumps on the snappers head are common in older, larger fish which is a natural growth on the Snappers head.
Original painted with watercolours.
Available as Fine Art Print or Stretch Canvas Print in A5, A4, A3, A2 sizes.