Plein Air Painting

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, 27th March 2024, Janie Seddon (Shipwreck), Motueka.  Meet us for plein air painting on 27th March 2024, 10am at Old Wharf Road (of High Street), Motueka Quay, to paint the Janie Seddon Shipwreck. The Janie Seddon is deteriorating fast and it’s worth painting her rather sooner than later. The tide will be coming in with high tide around lunchtime. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air painting…

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!…

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…

These are some photos of yesterday’s painting at Tahunanui. It was just fabulous! This was the last painting session for the season and we will resume in February 2024. Until then I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our last plein air painting session at Founders Park was great. We had beautiful sunshine, although you had to be a bit cautious with the surprisingly cold wind. Here are some photos: