This month the Quirky Fox Gallery in Hawera is featuring artist Lisa Grennell, who draws on memories of her children's early years.
They are artworks that draw the viewer in and encourage them to remember their own childhoods, says gallery owner Vicki Fox.
Grennell works within a limited colour palate, often with only a single object adding a splash of colour to her mainly black-and-white works.
The points of colour tend to vary between nature and old-fashioned treats such as ice-blocks and Lifesavers lollies.
The almost scribble-like technique creates child characters who transcend eras, race and physical characteristics - they could be anyone's child or grandchild.