Photos of Paul Deacon’s Seascape Painting Workshop
These are some photos of Paul Deacon's Seascape Painting workshop last Saturday. It was a fantastic workshop with lots of information, tips and tricks and lots of stories. Lovely!
Emma’s Flowers
A gorgeous bouquet of flowers given to Nicole by her neighbour Emma became the inspiration for this artwork. Nicole’s intention was not only to show flowers but also the feeling that goes into picking flowers, arranging them in the bowl and the joy they give when you look at them. This feeling is expressed by the colours encircling and dancing around the bouquet. The painting was done in oil on stretched canvas. Nicole used only the palette knife to create…
Photos of Plein Air Painting at Staples Road, Motueka (“the Kumeras”)
In March we went Plein Air Painting at "the Kumeras", an area known historically for the kumera fields on either side of Staples Road in Motueka. It was a true delight. The weather was gorgeous, the wind a bit challenging and the incoming tide kept us on our toes as the water crept closer and closer to our easels. Lois painted on an old book cover and showed us her driftwood dogs, which she took to the Cold Store Gallery…
Nelson Lighthouse and Naked Ladies
In February 2022 the Nelson/Tasman plein air painting group did a trip to the Nelson Lighthouse. The lighthouse is located on the Boulder Bank, a lovely spot for seabirds, but a harsh and rocky environment for any vegetation. The artists had to climb over rocks and river stones to get to the lighthouse. On arrival it was such a surprise to find a bunch of Naked Ladies at the foot of the lighthouse, in this one little sheltered area. The…
Queens Gardens Bridge
“I wish this bridge had a name!” but Nicole could not find any reference to it. It was an overcast, almost gloomy day when she went to do a lot of drawings of the bridge. “Bridges are always interesting. Typically they are static and give a sense of direction and guidance from one area to another. This can be very comforting and restful compared to all those decisions you have to make every day. In contrast to that are the…
Night at the Museum (Classic Cars)
Last winter, Nicole and her family enjoyed dinner at the Speight’s restaurant across from the Classic Car Museum in Nelson, New Zealand. The museum had a huge display window through which the cars could be seen from the road. In front of the window was the pond, which, during this completely wind still night, was a perfect mirror. At that evening dinner, Nicole couldn’t take her eyes from the display and here is her painting. Night at the Museum (Classic…
Autumn Reflections
Autumn Reflections is painted in oil on stretched canvas. The background is achieved with smooth brushstrokes and in the foreground Nicole used thick palette knife strokes. The painting was inspired by a tree located in a private property (Silvan) in Richmond, New Zealand. The Nelson/Tasman plein air painting group often visits this private property in autumn when the trees change their colour. Autumn Reflections Oil on canvas 40" x 30" Click here for more information.
Mount Arthur Through Colour
Mount Arthur Through Colour is painted with chunky oil paint on stretched canvas. The mountains in the background appear somewhat realistic while the foreground is more and more abstract, however, every area of the painting is done with more or less rough palette knife strokes. The final touch is the colourful palette knife stokes. Mount Arthur is a mountain range which can be seen from Nicole’s farm in Ruby Bay, New Zealand. This mountain range has often been an inspiration…
Gravity Gallery, Mahana
My paintings "Nelson Lighthouse and Naked Ladies", "Bridge at Queens Gardens" and "Tulips" are currently on display at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana/Tasman. Gravity Gallery and Gravity Winery and Cellar Doors are a great destination for a short trip with fantastic food in a delightful location.