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…
"Meet for a Coffee at Java Hut" is another painting in the series of this funky coffee bar. Java Hut is located in Mapua, New Zealand. It is open every day and a meeting point for the locals who appreciate seriously good coffee and a lovely chat. The building that houses Java Hut was originally a bank in Wakefield and later moved to its current location. For more information on the artwork go to https://www.nicolerussellart.com/portfolio-item/gallery/meet-for-a-chat-at-java-hut/
The Mapua Art Group Exhibition is in full swing! The Exhibition started yesterday and will go until the 5th January 2025. Not to be missed! Mapua Art Group Exhibition 28th December 2024 - 5th January 2025 Open daily 10-5pm Mapua Community Hall, 72 Aranui Road, Mapua
Shopping at Jared’s is part of a series of paintings the artist has painted of this well known local veggie shop. The owner Jared and his son Cameron operate the shop. What makes the shop so lovely is that both Jared and Cameron are always happy to have a chat and share a joke. The shop proudly supplies mainly local produce and is located at the entrance to Mapua, New Zealand. In this painting the artist’s had a lot of…
Do you need any Christmas cards? Christmas is coming and Wall To Wall Art Gallery is now showing the paintings my little Christmas cards are based on. Visit Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson.