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Plein Air Painting, 24th March 2021, 10am, McKee Memorial Reserve, Ruby Bay 

Meet us for plein air painting on 24th March 2021, 10am, at the McKee Memorial Reserve, 1354 The Coastal Highway, Ruby Bay. The McKee Reserve offers the ocean and mountains.  Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, good weather and maybe a swim suit… If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know and I will include it in the list. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday…

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Plein Air Painting, 3rd March 2021, Grossi Point, Mapua

Meet us for plein air painting on 3rd March 2021, 10am, at Grossi Point, Mapua. Drive towards the Mapua Wharf and turn right at Tahi Road (last right turn before you arrive at the wharf). Grossi Point is at the end of the road by the boat ramp. We will be able to see the Richmond hills, boats on anchor and the tide will be coming in with high tide around 2pm. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray,…

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Plein Air Painting, 24th February 2021, Queens Gardens / Ross Whitlock

Meet us for plein air painting on 24th February 2021, 10am, at Queens Gardens, Nelson, and take advantage of Ross Whitlock's plein air painting demonstration at the Suter Art Gallery, McKee Gallery, 12:30-2pm.  Domett Street is sometimes a good street to find unlimited parking. Queens Gardens will offer roses, rivers/lake, the Chinese gardens and bridges. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know I will include it in the list. Plein air is scheduled for…

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Plein Air Painting, 10th February 2021, Bush Reserve, Aniseed Valley

Meet us for plein air painting on 10th February 2021, Bush Reserve, Aniseed Valley, a lovely peaceful setting by the Roding river. Bring your swim suit if you want to cool off. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know I will include it in the list. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the…

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Plein Air Painting, 3rd February 2021, Mapua Wharf

Meet us for plein air painting on 3rd February 2021, 10am, at the Mapua Wharf. The wharf has plenty to offer from boats, ocean, Richmond hills, gorgeous shops and people. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let me know I will include it in the list. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday…

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Plein Air Painting Photos Queens Gardens

This time I completely forgot to take photos of our plein air painting session at Queens Gardens. However, luckily photos were taken of me for a change. It was a gorgeous day today with hardly any wind and beautiful sunshine. The perfect painting day before Christmas. Plein Air painting will take a break and resume on 3rd February 2021.

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Plein Air Painting, 16th December 2020, Queens Gardens, Nelson

Meet us for plein air painting on 16th December 2020, 10am, at Queens Gardens, Nelson. Domett Street is sometimes a good street to find unlimited parking. Queens Gardens will offer roses, rivers/lake, the Chinese gardens and bridges. Also, if you would like we could have lunch in the Suter cafe to celebrate the last day of plein air painting this year.  Plein air painting will start up again on 3rd February 2021. If you have any suggestions on where to go…

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Plein Air Painting, 9th December 2020, Rough Island 

Let's try it again and hopefully this time with better weather: Meet us for plein air painting on 9th December 2020, 10am, at Rough Island. On the road towards Rabbit Island turn left at Tic Toc Road onto Rough Island, pass the Equestrian Centre and all the way towards the boat ramp. The ocean, mountains and islands give plenty of subjects to paint. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you…

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Photos of Plein Air Painting at Motueka Marina

What a beautiful and convenient spot to paint en plein air. There are boats, mountains, people, and a cafe. I love it when I can get a fresh coffee right next to my plein air painting. It was a gorgeous day for outdoor painting, too, with not too much sun and only a gentle breeze. Here are some photos:

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