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Plein Air Painting, 22nd January 2025, Riuwaka Resurgence

Plein Air Painting, 22nd January 2025, Riuwaka Resurgence Since last week was rained out let’s try it again this week: Meet us on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, 10am, at the Riuwaka Resurgence. The Resurgence is where the north branch of the Riuwaka River pours out of the cave-riddled marble of Tākaka Hill. The area is part of the Kahurangi National Park and is beautiful with “damp forest, clear cold water, tranquil pools, and moss-covered and water-worn marble rock” (see doc…

Art in the Park, this Sunday (not Saturday!)

"Art in the Park Exhibition" this Sunday (not Saturday)! Due to the weather forecast this year's Art in the Park Exhibition will be on Sunday, 12th January 2025. Art in the Park Art Group Nelson Queens Gardens, Hardy Street Entrance Sunday 10-4pm This is one of the most beautiful exhibitions in Nelson, situated in Queens Garden close to the Suter Art Gallery amongst magnificent trees and next to a little river.

Plein Air Painting, 15th January 2025, Riuwaka Resurgence

Plein Air Painting, 15th January 2025, Riuwaka Resurgence Happy New Year and welcome back to Plein Air Painting! Meet us on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, 10am, at the Riuwaka Resurgence. The Resurgence is where the north branch of the Riuwaka River pours out of the "cave-riddled" marble of Tākaka Hill. The area is part of the Kahurangi National Park and is beautiful with “damp forest, clear cold water, tranquil pools, and moss-covered and water-worn marble rock” (see doc website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/nelson-tasman/places/kahurangi-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/riuwaka-resurgence/)…

Ready to go for a Tiki-Tour

"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 (96cm x 66cm)

“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

"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 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

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…

Christmas Cards Selection

Find a selections of festive Christmas cards online at www.nicolerussellart.com or at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana Delicious Homeware, 8 Aranui Road, Mapua.

Plein Air Painting, 4th December 2024, Motueka Quay, Motueka

Plein Air Painting, 4th December 2024, Motueka Quay, Motueka This will be our last plein air painting before Christmas! Meet us on Wednesday, 4th November 2024, 10am, opposite 63 Motueka Quay, Motueka, on the waterfront under some large Gum and Macrocarpa trees (the address gives you just an indication where we are, please don’t ring the bell…). You can park on the grass right by the water. Afterwards, Henriette welcomes you to her place at 7 Glenaven Drive for our…

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