Do you need any Christmas Cards?
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.
Nelson Port and Boulder Bank
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…
The Apple Shed Restaurant Mapua
This painting is one of Nicole’s little gems. It shows her love for plein air painting, thick paint, lively colours and strong contrast. The location is the Apple Shed Restaurant in Mapua, New Zealand. The painting shows the restaurant and wharf with the Mapua inlet in the distance. The Apple Shed Restaurant Mapua, 6" x 8" (15 x 20cm), framed 33cm x 29cm NZ$225 Click here for further information on the artwork or visit https://www.nicolerussellart.com/portfolio-item/gallery/the-apple-shed-restaurant-mapua/
Plein Air Painting, 27th November 2024, Oaklands Homestead, Stoke
Plein Air Painting, 27th November 2024, Oaklands Homestead, Stoke Let’s try it again and hopefully the weather will be more accomodating this time. Meet us on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, 10am, at the Oaklands Homestead, 467 Suffolk Road, Stoke. This is the link to the map for further directions. (If the link doesn't work on your social media site you can open it from my website, https://www.nicolerussellart.com/journal/.) Follow the yellow road until you arrive at an old double storey house with a purple slate…
Early Morning at Java Hut is now at Wall To Wall Art Gallery
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”)
Plein Air Painting, 13th November 2024, Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti
Plein Air Painting, 13th November 2024, Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti Meet us on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, 10am, at Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti. Some of you might know the place as “Meadowbank Gallery”, however, the gallery is not open at the moment. Also, some of you might have seen Anne’s paintings at the Tasman National Art Awards and the Mapua Art Group exhibitions. Her place offers beautiful spring flowers, some old sheds and lots of…
Plein Air Painting Opportunity at the Mapua Garden Tour
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…
ART Nelson Tasman – Q&A with Nicole Russell
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…
Plein Air Painting, 30th October 2024, Mapua Wharf (by the Apple Shed)
Plein Air Painting, 30th October 2024, Mapua Wharf (by the Apple Shed) Meet us on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, 10am, at the Mapua Wharf by the Apple Shed Restaurant (3 Aranui Road, Mapua). To the right hand side of the restaurant is an open field from where you have beautiful views over the inlet towards Rabbit Island and also some architecture challenges. Toilets, coffee shop, restaurants, galleries etc. are all there, but don’t get too distracted. Please bring your painting supplies,…
Plein Air Painting 23rd October 2024, Styx Restaurant, Nelson
Plein Air Painting 23rd October 2024, Styx Restaurant, Nelson Meet us on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, 10am, Styx Restaurant, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. The restaurant opens at 11am if you want to meet for some food/drink after painting. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Check us out on Facebook @ Plein Air Painting Nelson Tasman Please…