February 2022

Plein Air Painting, 2nd March 2022, Kina Peninsula, Tasman

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 2nd March, 10am, at Baigents Recreational Reserve, Kina Peninsula, Tasman. Directions: Get off the Coastal Highway at Aporo Rd; by the Tasman store turn into Kina Beach Road, then turn left into Kina Peninsula Rd., continue along the beach until to come to Baigent Reserve where we will meet by the BBQ area. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, sturdy footwear, and good weather.…

Sailing into Nelson Harbour

Sailing into Nelson Harbour is one of my miniature watercolour paintings and can be seen at Wall to Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson Sailing into Nelson Harbour Watercolour, 10 x 15cm, $145

Drawing Basics

When: 1st and 8th March 2022, 10-12:30pm Where: Nelson Women’s Centre, 44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson Are you new to drawing or would like a refresher? In this short workshop we will practice different drawing techniques which will help you feel more confident with your drawing abilities. You are welcome to bring your own materials or use what is provided. For more information please contact the Nelson Women's Centre, (03) 546 7986, [email protected], www.nelsonwomenscentre.org.nz

Mt Arthur from Monaco

One of my little miniature paintings has just sold at Wall To Wall Art Gallery: Mt Arthur from Monaco Watercolour 10 x 15cm (SOLD)

Wall To Wall Art Gallery – Current Display

My current display at Wall To Wall Art Gallery can be seen until 8th March 2022. Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson

Plein Air Painting, 23rd February 2022, The Nelson Lighthouse

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 23rd February, at The Ferry, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, seaside of Styx Restaurant. The ferry will will leave at 9:30am (!) to take us to the Nelson Lighthouse where we can paint until 12pm (pick up time). The captain has the key to the lighthouse and we will have the opportunity to go inside and enjoy the view. The ferry ride is $30 per person return trip and payable directly to the captain (bring cash!). Booking is essential to take part.…

Painting for All Levels – Waimea College

28th Feb - 4th April 2022 Monday 6.30 – 9.00 pm (6 weeks per school term) 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…

Plein Air Painting, 9th February 2022, Melrose Cafe, Nelson

Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 9th February, 10am, at Melrose Cafe, 26 Brougham Street, Nelson 7010. The cafe is aware that we are coming and looking forward to meeting us. Melrose house is a grand historic home and has a native forest and rose garden. The venue is a boutique cafe which offers high tea, etc. and might be an experience in itself if the weather is ushering us inside. Check out the website https://www.melrosecafe.co.nz/cafe. Please bring your painting supplies, a…