Let’s try it again. On Wednesday, 5th April 2023 we are going to Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud for plein air painting. If our drivers are still available we have Paul, Nicole, Jo and Lois (tbc) driving with places available to take someone who would like to share a ride. Paul is leaving from Richmond, Jo is leaving from Atawhai, Lois is coming from Monaco and Nicole is leaving from Ruby Bay. All of us will meet at 9:30am at the…
Unfortunately, the weather forecast for St. Arnaud for tomorrow is not great and therefore the plans have changed. St. Arnaud shows at 10am sunny but 4 degrees Celsius, then the clouds come in at 11am and the maximum temperature for the day is 7 degrees Celsius. The forecast for next week is much better with 16 degrees Celsius and partly sunny. Let’s plan to go to St. Arnaud next week and hope that the forecast holds up. Instead of going…
Colour Mixing - Colour Theory - Colour Harmony Have you ever wondered how to mix a colour? What colour is the shadow? What colour is green? What is hue? Tint? Tone? Shade? Value? Why do artist worry about colour temperature and how do I use it in my work? In this two-day workshop you will get a fundamental understanding of the capabilities of your palette. You will have a play with complementary colours, split-complementary colours, analogous colour and triads. You…
Watercolour Painting Watercolour Painting is the ideal watercolour class for the beginner to the advanced artist who wishes to refine their skills. You will learn fun watercolour techniques and each step will be demonstrated to you. You will practice through exercises and work on your own chosen subject. Where: Nicole Russell Art Studio, 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay When: Mondays, 8th - 29th May 2023, 10-12pm (4 weeks) Fee: $96
What a treat! On Wednesday, 29th March 2023 we are going to Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud, for plein air painting. So far it looks like we have three drivers (Paul Deacon, Nicole Russell and Jo Crompton). Paul is leaving from Richmond, Jo is leaving from Atawhai and Nicole is leaving from Ruby Bay. The cars have space for more artists available if you like to share a ride. All of us will meet at 9:30am at the Wakefield Bakery, 12…
Meet us for plein air painting on 22nd March 2023, 10am, at the end of Staples Street, Motueka. The area is also known as “the Kumeras” for the fields you drive pass used to be Kumera fields (now cattle). Directions: coming from Richmond drive through Motueka. After leaving the township turn right on Staples St. Drive to the end until you reach the car park by the beach. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch…
My paintings "Nelson Lighthouse and Naked Ladies", "Bridge at Queens Gardens" and "Tulips" are currently on display at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana/Tasman. Gravity Gallery and Gravity Winery and Cellar Doors are a great destination for a short trip with fantastic food in a delightful location.
Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 8th March 2023, 9:30am(!), at the Ferry, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, seaside of Styx Restaurant. The ferry will take us to the Haulashore Island where we can paint until 12pm (pick up time). The ferry ride is $27 per person return trip and payable directly to the captain (please bring cash). Booking is essential to take part. Please send me an email by Monday 6th March 2023 if you like to sign up. In case the weather…