Plein Air Painting Archives

Plein Air Painting, 27th October 2021, Styx Restaurant, Nelson

Meet us for plein air painting on 27th October 2021, 10am, at Styx Restaurant, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. We can enjoy the view of the harbour entrance, boats on anchor and Haulashore Island. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please let me know if you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air painting. For regular…

Ruby Bay

This painting shows the view from my studio at Ruby Bay and was painted with the palette knife. The painting is currently on display at Wall to Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. Most of my little 6” x 8” paintings are done en plein air (painted outside). During the warmer season I like to go out to different locations and paint a little gem on the spot. Outside I usually paint in oil using the palette knife. The little paintings created…

Autumn at Silvan

This painting was accomplished with the palette knife and painted at the beautiful property "Silvan" in Richmond/Nelson (New Zealand). It is currently exhibited at Wall to Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. Most of my little 6” x 8” paintings are done en plein air (painted outside). During the warmer season I like to go out to different locations and paint a little gem on the spot. Outside I usually paint in oil using the palette knife. The little paintings created this…

Pigeon House at Isel Park

This painting was accomplished using the palette knife. I painted it at Isel Park, Stoke, Nelson (New Zealand). Most of my little 6” x 8” paintings are done en plein air (painted outside). During the warmer season I like to go out to different locations and paint a little gem on the spot. Outside I usually paint in oil using the palette knife. The little paintings created this way are always special to me. Not only do they show a…

Plein Air Painting, 26th May 2021, Janie Seddon (Shipwreck), Motueka.

Meet us for plein air painting on 25th May 2021, 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. High tide will be just before 10am, so if you are fast you may paint a high tide and a low tide painting. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein…

Plein Air Painting, 12th May 2021, Seifried Estate Winery.

Meet us for plein air painting on 12th May 2021, 10am at Seifried Estate Winery, 184 Redwood Road, Appleby. Seifried offers a view of the beautifully autumn coloured vineyard. We will be painting at the Harvest restaurant/car park area and keep out of the working area. Seifried knows that we are coming and would like everybody to sign in at the office for health and safety reasons. This is the first time that we are scheduled to paint there and I’m…

Photos of Plein Air Painting at Eyebright

Our plein air painting session at Eyebright was probably the most beautiful session this autumn. Eyebright is such a lovely place to visit for the garden and the store. The weather was warm and sunny and the setting was simply gorgeous. Although, it was a bit windy and every now and then we had to chase our materials across the lawn. This time I tried to paint one of the fellow artists which, with the palette knife, was rather difficult.…

Plein Air Painting, 5th May 2021, Eyebright Country Store

Meet us for plein air painting on 5th May 2021, 10am at Eyebright Country Store, 40 McShane Road, Appleby 7081. Eyebright offers a gorgeous garden with flowers, trees and a small lake. There is also the cute little guinea pig village, shop and cafe. If we are lucky, we can enjoy the autumn leaves. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein Air Painting will go ahead until the first week in…

Photos of Plein Air at Isel Park

The weather is getting cooler now and it takes a bit more convincing to get out Plein Air painting. I almost didn't go because guess what, there is always something else to do which seems more important. But then I reminded myself how happy I am every time I do go Plein Air painting. I enjoy the fresh air (as long as it doesn't freeze my fingers off) and I feel productive with getting another painting done. This time I…

Plein Air Painting, 28th April 2021, Isel Park, Stoke

Meet us for plein air painting on 28th April 2021, 10am, at Isel Park, 16 Hilliard St, Stoke, Nelson. Isel Park offers a historic building/museum and gorgeous gardens with trees and flowers. If we are lucky, we can enjoy the autumn leaves. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein Air Painting will go ahead until the first week in June and recommence in October. If you have any suggestions on where…