Monthly Archives: February 2024

Plein Air Painting, 6th March 2024, Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud (RSVP!!!)  Please join us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud. First we will paint at the lake, then have lunch at the Alpine Lodge (75 Main Road, St. Arnaud), and afterwards we are invited to visit Jan Thomson at her Korimako Studio (10 Range View Road, St Arnaud). Jan Thomson does wonderful watercolour and acrylic paintings.  Drivers/share a ride: Please let me…

Here are some photos of our Plein Air painting outing to the Riwaka Wharf. We had a great day with a slightly overcast sky. While the dramatic contrast was missing on an overcast day, it was so much easier to paint. There was no glare on our canvas or paper and we didn't have to worry about getting too hot. After the painting session we met in the nearest coffee shop for lunch. What a perfect start to a day!…

Plein Air Painting, 14th February 2024, Wharf Road, Riwaka Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 14th February 2024, 10am, at Wharf Road in Riwaka. The tide will be going out (low tide around 2pm) and we will be able to paint water, rocks and boats with the Richmond hills in the background. After the painting session we can meet at a cafe.  Directions: To get to the above area you go through Motueka and over the Motueka Bridge. After…

Plein Air Painting, 7th February 2024, Isel Park Welcome back to a new season of plein air painting. I hope you had a lovely holiday and are ready to get started again.  Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 7th February 2024, 10am, Isel Park, 16 Hilliard Street, Stoke, Nelson. Isel Park offers beautiful gardens, Isel House, a cafe and toilets. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, and good weather. If you have any…