This painting was accomplished with the palette knife and painted at the beautiful property "Silvan" in Richmond/Nelson (New Zealand). It is currently exhibited at Wall to Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. Most of my little 6” x 8” paintings are done en plein air (painted outside). During the warmer season I like to go out to different locations and paint a little gem on the spot. Outside I usually paint in oil using the palette knife. The little paintings created this…
This painting was accomplished using the palette knife. I painted it at Isel Park, Stoke, Nelson (New Zealand). Most of my little 6” x 8” paintings are done en plein air (painted outside). During the warmer season I like to go out to different locations and paint a little gem on the spot. Outside I usually paint in oil using the palette knife. The little paintings created this way are always special to me. Not only do they show a…
The Study for The Rugby Playing Kiwi is the last painting in my studies collection (4/4). Click here for more information about the artwork. While I continue doing studies before each artwork, I'm not intending to publish or sell more than the current collection at this stage. The Studies Collection Each time I plan a new artwork that shows a story, movement, energy or an unusual scene I start with a lot of drawings followed by one or several painted studies.…
The Study for The Yoga Pukeko is the third painting in my studies collection (3/4). Click here for more information about the artwork.While I continue doing studies before each artwork, I'm not intending to publish or sell more than the current collection at this stage. The Studies Collection Each time I plan a new artwork that shows a story, movement, energy or an unusual scene I start with a lot of drawings followed by one or several painted studies. The drawings…
The Study for The Dancing Rooster is the second painting in my studies collection. Click here for more information about the artwork. While I continue doing studies before each artwork, I'm not intending to publish or sell more than the current collection at this stage. The Studies Collection Each time I plan a new artwork that shows a story, movement, energy or an unusual scene I start with a lot of drawings followed by one or several painted studies. The drawings allow…
The Study for Autumn in the City is the first painting in my studies collection. Click here for more information about the artwork. While I continue doing studies before each artwork, I'm not intending to publish or sell more than the current collection at this stage. The Studies Collection Each time I plan a new artwork that shows a story, movement, energy or an unusual scene I start with a lot of drawings followed by one or several painted studies.…
Last week for the first time we took the water taxi and our watercolours to the Nelson lighthouse. What a treat! The weather was gorgeous and so was the setting. Travelling with watercolours is so easy and with a few tricks charming pictures are created that are worth much more than a photo. In the class "Watercolour Journaling" you can learn all about it. Watercolour Journaling, 18th - 11 March, 10-12pm, $90
Have you ever heard of the one rule of composition? If not, you will find that the book by Greg Albert, "The simple secret to better painting" is marvellous. Greg Albert talks about randomness in you painting created by "never making any two intervals the same". Interval refers to "distance, shape, tonal value, colour and just about every other element in your painting." The book discusses design dynamics and refers to landscapes, still life, figure or portrait. If you are…
Where has this year gone? It feels like we have missed out on a lot of things we normally experience, e.g. international travel and visits from overseas. We have also learned a lot, especially about ZOOM, and values have been modified. All of a sudden Christmas is here and we are already planning the next year. But for now, lets slow down a little and enjoy the festive season. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New…
Meet us for plein air painting on 25th November 2020, 10am, at Rough Island. On the road towards Rabbit Island turn left at Tic Toc Road onto Rough Island, pass the Equestrian Centre and all the way towards the boat ramp. The ocean, mountains and islands give plenty of subjects to paint. 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…