This painting shows the view from Atawhai, Nelson, over the Nelson Port towards the Boulder Bank. The buildings at the Nelson Port are shown in an old fashion manner with the typical reddish New Zealand roofs. Today the port looks more industrial than it is depicted in this painting. The Boulder Bank shows the lighthouse and suggests a couple of Boulder Bank batches as they still exist today. Along the Boulder Bank you can see sailboats on anchor. In this…
Early Morning at Java Hut is now at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. I love this piece because of its chunky brush marks and also because some of my family members are in it, including our dog Jack. Java Hut is this funky little coffee shop in Mapua. The coffee is delicious and there is always a friendly face and a lovely chat. Early Morning at Java Hut $395, Oil on Canvas 41cm x 30cm (16” x 12”)
The Mapua Garden Tour is offering the rare opportunity to paint en plein air in one of the beautiful gardens. The event is organised by the Mapua School as a Fundraiser. So far three artists are taking part. Please join us, the more the merrier! 16/17th November, more information below. Contact Helen Bibby [email protected] if you are keen to paint with us in one of the beautiful gardens. This is the information from Mapua School: Good afternoon everyone, It is…
Tracy Allen from ART Nelson Tasman was so kind to interview me. Here is the link to the interview https://artnelsontasman.com/blogs/stories/q-a-with-nicole-russell or you can continue reading below. Q&A with Nicole Russell Oct 30, 2024 | Tracy Allan A stock market crash leads to a sailing adventure as Nicole Russell humorously shares her tales of exploration, and the sometimes outrageous lengths she'll go to save her watercolours from the rain. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey as…
Note cards are now available for Morning Coffee at Java Hut. These are lovely cards of the quirky Mapua Coffee shop. You can find them on my website (www.nicolerussellart.com), at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson or at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana.
Note cards are now available for Reggie and Roy. These are lovely Christmas cards for horse lovers. You can find them on my website, at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson or at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana.
Reggie and Roy are two horses who’s home is in Germany. They are cared for by a lovely family and enjoy going for carriage rides through the local forest. These horses are best mates, very smart and determined to open all those gates on their own one day. This painting shows the horses enjoying a brisk winter’s day. This painting was done in watercolours and the owner quickly bought it before I could hang it in the gallery. Click here…
Morning Coffee at Java Hut - Giclée Prints are now available. Click here for more information. Java Hut is a funky coffee bar 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.
Early Morning at Java Hut is the 6th painting I have been working on of this fabulous little coffee shop in Mapua. The painting shows the local crowd that meets regularly in the early morning to have a coffee before going for a walk along the waterfront. In this case it is winter and the sun hasn't come up yet. Click here if you like more information about the artwork.
Morning Coffee at Java Hut - Fresh from the easel and already sold. The painting wasn't even framed yet. Well it is framed now and dropped of with the lovely new owner who is bringing a splash of colour and light into her home. Java Hut is a funky coffee bar located in Mapua, New Zealand. It is open every day and a meeting point for the locals who appreciate seriously good coffee and a friendly chat. The building that…