Plein Air Painting

Last Wednesday we met for Plein air painting at Gravity Winery and Cellar Door, Mahana, NZ. It may look like we had more fun ordering the yummy food but believe me, the painting session before our lunch was fantastic! Perfect weather, hardly any wind, good company. What more can you ask for?

Plein Air Painting, 10th April 2024, Monaco Peninsula Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 10th April 2024, 10am, at the Castle which is all the way at the end of the Monaco peninsula. The tide is coming in with high tide around 11am. We will be able to paint the view to Mount Arthur and maybe even boats on anchor. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, and good weather.  If you have…

Plein Air Painting, 3rd April 2024, Gravity Winery, Mahana Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 3rd April 2024, 10am, at Gravity Winery, 243 Old Coach Road. Gravity Winery offers views over the vineyard and the Nelson Bay towards the Richmond hills. The colours have just started to change and we will be able to see yellows and reds amongst the green of the vineyard. The winery/restaurant knows that we coming and is happy for us to paint on the…

It rained! Some artists were already painting in beautiful weather when I arrived at Old Wharf Rd to paint the old shipwreck, Janie Seddon. Unfortunately big black rainclouds followed me and the rain came along fast. However, it was good fun trying out setting up in the boot of my car and it worked. It was just a bit awkward with the brush in one hand and the umbrella in the other. I have to think about a better solution.…

Plein Air Painting, 13th March 2024, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 13th February 2024, 10am, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Founders Park offers historic homes, a windmill, church, cars, buses, airplane and hopefully coffee if the cafe is open…  Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please…

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!…