Welcome.

I'm Ballantyne, a freelance creative currently based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Whether you're looking for a shiny new logo, a rocking business card, a book layout Trojan, some funky print to get your brand noticed, merchandise magic, a costume designer, copywriter, creative concept planner, creative director, film maker, or a creative contortionist of some other kind (that's metaphorical...just so we're clear!), then I'm here to help.
Below you'll find a taste of what I offer, take a gander and get in touch if you have any questions or you'd like to collaborate.
"Ballantyne is extraordinary. She is authentic, gracious, kind, quietly composed, intelligent, articulate, capable, competent, intuitive, creative, curious, fun, patient, resilient, persistent, tolerant, reflective and flexible. Quite frankly, I love working with her.​​"

Gina Haines, Founder & Director, GH Global Ltd.

Client Profile

GH GLOBAL LTD.

ROLE : CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Ballantyne has been working with GH Global Ltd. since 2016 as their Creative Director. This role sees her filming and editing Gina Haines' online TV series, handling all the company's graphic design, branding and marketing needs, assisting with creative concept planning and copywriting, designing and or collaborating on the design of customer interfaces through GHG's emails, website and online school, shooting any brand photography and helping with event assistance when necessary.

The GH Global Ltd. brand is: Gina Haines - The Art of Living Happy™
It has a positive psychology base and a strong focus on living "your best life as your best self". All branding and creative engagement has needed to reflect this joyous, creative, feminine flair and incorporate Gina's gorgeous colourful artworks.
The briefs have ranged from designing Gina's internationally award winning hard cover book You-phoria: The Art of Authenticity (A finalist in both the International Book Awards 2019, and the Best Book Awards 2019), to doing a complete build and design for her online course TAOLA (The Art Of Living Authentically).

TAOLA or The Art Of Living Authentically Course : Online School / Website / 
Course Videos / Booklets / Marketing / Branding / Creative Concept Planning

TAOLA or The Art Of Living Authentically is an 8 week, 8 module online course. Ballantyne's role in this project has been to create and build the online school platform, website and branding. This has included filming and editing all course videos and designing all course books and marketing. Ballantyne has also been involved in the creative concept planning of the course, the way in which it is marketed and the way it fits into the rest of GH Global Ltd.'s offerings.

You-phoria: The Art of Authenticity : Book Design / Graphics / Branding / Marketing

You-phoria: The Art of Authenticity is Gina Haines' first book. She had a very distinct vision for the production and design of the book and Ballantyne worked very closely with Gina to bring this vision to life.
Each of the 268 pages is image and colour rich, drawing inspiration from ancient Monk manuscripts and weaving Gina's expressive artworks throughout. This is not an ordinary book. In edition to the text and images, it doubles as a workbook, with space to journal and explore the exercises as you go. The most unique aspect of the design of this book was the mirror on the cover - an element which was vivid in Gina's vision for the project from the start. Ballantyne worked closely with Gina as they met with Harré Design, Spectrum Print, Goldcraft and McHargs to bring the book into production. You-phoria: The Art of Authenticity was recently awarded as a Finalist in the International Book Awards 2019 (Self-help: Motivational category).

GinaHainesTV : Filming / Directing / Editing

GinaHainesTV is an online TV series where Gina interviews people who love their work and talks to them about their journey, happiness and authenticity. Ballantyne films and edits this series. There are also occasional episodes of Gina Gems which are short vlog type videos offering tips, tricks and ideas on how to live 'your best life as your best self'. 
"Ballantyne quickly gained respect...with her delightful personality and helpful attitude. She is a team player, honest, hardworking and always extremely professional.”

Leeann Watson, CEO, Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce

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BH CREATIVE

Logo Design / Business Card / Website / Merchandise / Fine Art

When I started shifting into freelancing I knew I needed to create a personal brand for myself. Here's a peek at what that entailed.

About

​For me, creativity is like blood, I'd be empty without it.

One of my earliest creative memories, is sneaking out of bed to crouch in the shadows and watch my mum paint and dance once the house was asleep.

Career highlight?
I'm not going to lie, I peaked early - my standard 3 'poster' on medicinal plants remains my ultimate favourite.

Solo Exhibition @ Town Tonic

28 pieces. Originals & limited edition giclee prints.
Epic hosting (and modelling) thank you Jamie.

Large scale installation artwork on metal for indoor pool area

This digitally created polygon graphic work was purchased as a large scale print and installation for a swimming pool area. Aside from the background it is constructed entirely from triangles. As it was to be housed in a pool area, it needed to be able to sweat and be easily cleaned without damaging the print. Installation was a mission but we got there (thanks Dad!).

Fine Art Tees

I wanted a different way to share my art and this was my solution. There are different styles available in mens, womens and infants sizes. You can purchase yours through my store.

Fine Art Scarves

My Gran wears a really specific sized silk scarf in her hair every day and they are like hen's teeth to come by, so I thought I'd make the search a little easier and whip up my own. Gran requests a colour scheme, I see what I can think of et voilà!
"Beauty, elegance, style and grace - this is how I describe Ballantyne when she's on the NIA dance floor, regardless of whether she's leading the class or participating as a student. She was born to move! Off the dance floor...she is kind, warm, and quite possibly the most genuine person I have known."

Stephanie DeMay, Founder, Plensory Movement

Costume Design

Southern Ballet Theatre

Southern Ballet Theatre commissioned Ballantyne to design the costumes for their end of year production of Professor Von Klink's Adventures into Space at the Theatre Royal. The brief was to create costumes that could be worn by children and adults, that would have impact and tell the story of the Professor and his space adventures. The costumes most importantly needed to be comfortable and safe to dance in. There were also a number of scenes which had many many children on the stage at one time, so the costumes needed to look great either individually or en masse. Having vision for how each of the visual elements of each of the costumes would work on stage together was an exciting challenge.
With so many costumes to be made there was a tight budget to stick to and a wardrobe team to collaborate and communicate with.
Unfortunately Ballantyne no longer has photos of this production, however here's some feedback from the Founder and Artistic Director.
"Ballantyne's costume designs for 'Professor Von Klink's Adeventures into Space' were amazing. She has a rare gift for creating the unusual and making it work. She encapsulated and created the vision for futuristic costumes that exceeded our expectations. Quite extraordinary results acclaimed. My best wishes go with her for what can only be an outstanding future ahead.”

Lorraine Peters, QSM, Founder & Artistic Director, Southern Ballet Theatre

Brand Photography

Ballantyne has a way of capturing the unique spark of beauty and authenticity in people. She snaps all of Gina Haines' brand photos and did a shoot with Frances Jerard for her fashion label too.

How about I start the conversation ball rolling?

I love whales.

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© Ballantyne Haines 2019