The Mapua Easter Fair is back and the Members of the Mapua Art Group (including myself ;-) ) have been invited to exhibit their paintings. There will be a beautiful display of artworks to look forward to. I believe there may be prints and cards available as well. Mark your calendar for tomorrow! Mapua Easter Fair 20th April 2025, 9-3pm
SPLASH - the annual Watercolour New Zealand Exhibition is coming to Blenheim! Two of my paintings were accepted into the exhibition: "Sailing past Mapua Wharf" and "Upper Moutere on the Spot" Information on both paintings can be found on my website www.nicolerussellart.com/art-gallery Splash - Watercolour New Zealand Marlborough Art Society 204 High Street, Blenheim 18th April - 5th May 2025
The Autumn Exhibition at the Nelson Suter Art Society is in full swing. The exhibition is gorgeous and guess what, my painting "7am at Java Hut" has been hung in the entrance! It's the first painting you see when you enter the Potton Gallery room. My second painting "Richmond Ranges from Motueka" is currently displayed in the McKee Gallery room. How cool is that?! Such an honour! I'm excited, happy and overwhelmed at the same time. Autumn Exhibition Nelson Suter…
Autumn is my favourite time for plein air painting (painting outdoors). I met with a small group of artists at a beautiful private property called “Silvan” in Richmond (NZ) and we set up our easels around the lake. Most of the time it was difficult to make a decision on what to paint since there is so much choice, but this time it was very easy. The reflections of the autumn leaves in the water were the first thing that…
Fresh from the easel: "Art in the Park" "Art in the Park" is one of the most beautiful exhibitions in Nelson. It is held annually at Queens Gardens near the Suter Art Gallery. I have exhibited there several times and this year sketched my fellow artists. Maybe you know some of the people? From left to right: Gilly, Glenis, Pat, Sharon, Jill, William’s wife and William. Art in the Park Watercolour, 36cm x 28cm, Framed Size: 51cm x 42cm For…
I just dropped off two of my paintings at the Marlborough Art Society: "Meeting for a Chat at Java Hut", and "Shopping at Jared's" It's the first time I'm exhibiting at this lovely venue. The Opening is on Friday, 21st March 2025. Art Within Reach 22nd March - 6th April 2025 Marlborough Art Society 204 High Street Blenheim
The wharf in Mapua, New Zealand, is a lovely place to visit. Apart from the historic wharf itself you find galleries and restaurants. The typical fish & chips and ice cream are also available. And you can watch boats sail past, such as this little one. The boat is called “Molly” and is a goat island skiff (in case you are curious). The sailor is my husband, which makes the painting extra special to me 😉 Sailing along the Mapua…
This is my current display at Wall To Wall Art Gallery. The gallery had changeover on Tuesday and everything looks lovely and fresh again. Visit the gallery at 112 Bridge Street, Nelson.
"Ready to go for a Tiki-Tour" shows a small dinghy with the Apple Shed Restaurant in the background. It is located at the Mapua Inlet, which is famous for its strong currents at high or low tide. Because to the tide the dinghy sometimes sits on the mud but in this painting it is floating and ready to go for a tiki-tour. For more information on the artwork go to https://www.nicolerussellart.com/portfolio-item/gallery/ready-to-go-for-a-tiki-tour/
“7am at Java Hut” is the larger one of two oil paintings done of Java Hut, the funky coffee place in Mapua. For a group of men it has become tradition to meet in the morning at 7am when the shop opens to grab a coffee and then go for a walk to the waterfront. Two of these men are related to the artist and therefore it was a particular joy to paint this work. There is Uncle Frank, sitting…