Meet us for plein air painting on 4th March 2020, 10am, at the boat ramp of Monaco’s Peninsula. This time is will be low tide and we will be able to paint the jetty/boat ramp but also boats that are sitting on the hard. Please note, we are meeting at the jetty, not the castle! So if you can’t see us by the castle, just keep going that extra bit further. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun…
Photos of Plein Air painting at Founders Park can be viewed here. We had a gorgeous day with beautiful sunshine and some lovely chats. Founders Park is the perfect place for historical buildings, good coffee and a picnic.
Meet us for plein air painting on 26th February 2020, 10am, at Founders Park, Nelson. The park offers historic buildings and vehicles, people, and hills in the background. A coffee shop is usually open, too. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, good weather … and maybe jumper leads and a first aid kit in case your easel attacks you. Just kidding, but all of these items have come to good use previously… If you have…
The beauty of watercolour journaling is that you create your paintings just for yourself. Your journaling book represents your memories, places that you have been to, and experiences. You look at your little painting and remember more about the location where you created it than a photo will ever be able to do. The watercolour journaling class started yesterday and we went to Washbourn Gardens, Richmond. The weather was perfect and the flowers were stunning.
Spaces are still available for this lovely studio based class: Watercolours for All Levels. 20 Feb – 26 March 2020, Thursday 1 - 3pm (6 weeks), Fee: $120 for 6x2 hours (materials not included) Location: Nicole Russell Art Studio at 29 Park Drive, Richmond/Nelson 7020 Material List: A full list of materials required is available at Impressions, Richmond or on the website www.nicolerussellart.com under Watercolour for All Levels. To enrol please contact: Nicole Russell 0223786099 [email protected] www.NicoleRussellArt.com Watercolour Classes…
Today's plein air painting at the McKee Reserve started with a gloomy and overcast morning until suddenly the cloud cover opened up and the sun streamed in. Talk about changing light within a few seconds! Luckily most of us had already progressed with their painting quite a bit and it was just a matter of sticking to our colour palette and not changing anything. Something else to remember when you go out plein air painting at the beach is the…
Bush Reserve was a beautiful start to our plein air painting season this year. The sun was shining and the temperatures were rather mild compared to the heat of the previous weeks. Some sandflies were around, too. So better take the bug spray with you. If you are a plein air painter and would like to join us, please get in touch (contact). Here are some photos:
Act fast if you would like to take part at the Watercolour Journaling Class starting 13th February 2020. There is only 1 spot left! If you are interested in taking part please contact me here or check the art classes on my website.
Meet us for plein air painting on 12th February 2020, 10am, at the McKee Memorial Reserve, 1354 The Coastal Highway, Ruby Bay. The McKee Reserve offers the ocean, cliffs and mountains. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, good weather and maybe a swim suit… If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know I will include it in the list. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday…
Meet us for plein air painting on 5th February 2020, at 10am at the Bush Reserve, 374 Aniseed Valley. Bush reserve offers the river, tall trees and a field. Also, you can go for a swim if it is another hot day. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know I will include it in the list…