I always wanted to paint something that is typical for the Nelson Tasman area and thought why not paint the Nelson Harness Race? I love painting horses and I love painting movement. So I packed my sketchbook, my camera and my two daughters and off we went to the races. This was our first time at the harness race and we loved the atmosphere. The horses were racing hard while people were cheering them on, betting or just chatting. The…
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.…
This is my current display at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. This time I included my studies for the Yoga Pukeko, Dancing Rooster, Autumn in the City and the Rugby Playing Kiwi. The studies are a great way to see my process when creating new work. Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson
Waimea College is offering the another Painting for All Levels class from 16 Aug to 20 Sept. A fun and relaxed painting class for the beginner through to the experienced artist. Choose your medium to paint in (eg: acrylics, oils or watercolours). Each session will begin with a short introduction on a different subject (eg: colour theory, values, perspective, figures, composition, painting from life vs. photograph). Then the lesson will continue “one on one” to further develop and explore your own subject…
Join in for a lovely watercolour painting class. Watercolour Painting is the ideal watercolour class for the beginner to the advanced artist who wishes to refine their skills. You will learn fun watercolour techniques. Nicole will demonstrate each step and guide you along to your finished painting. 5 Aug – 26 Aug 2021, Thursday 10 - 12pm Fee: $90 (materials not included) Location: Nicole Russell Art Studio at 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay Contact: Nicole Russell 022 378 6099 or [email protected]