“7am at Java Hut” is the larger one of two oil paintings done of Java Hut, the funky coffee place in Mapua. For some locals it has become tradition to meet in the morning at 7am when the shop opens to grab a coffee and then go for a walk to the waterfront. Two of these men are related to the artist and therefore it was a particular joy to paint this work. There is Uncle Frank, sitting next to…
Brushstrokes of the Wild Painting Trees in the Landscape 1-Day Workshop - All Mediums are welcome! Date: Saturday 23rd August – 9:30am – 3:30pm Location: Bridge Rooms, 32 Tudor Street, Motueka Tutor: Nicole Russell Cost: $60 Motueka Art Group members, $70 non members During this 1-Day workshop you will explore the structure, tonal value and colour of trees. We will also talk about the importance of trees in a landscape to create depth. At the end of the day you…
The Mapua Community Library is currently showing my artwork. It is a lovely little library, independent from the big libraries around us and solely run by volunteers. Because I’m a local artist the team invited me to exhibit my paintings. Since I like to paint local scenes it’s lovely to show them at a local venue and I want to thank the library for the support and work they are doing in the community. If you are interested come and…
The Marlborough Art Society - Members' Annual Exhibition has started last week. It is a fabulous exhibition! 9th - 24th August 2025 (10:30am - 4:30pm) Marlborough Art Society 204 High Street, Blenheim
Give yourself permission to paint! Especially when you are travelling! Recently my husband and I travelled to Germany and Switzerland. During this trip I managed to paint every day. Some days I managed up to four sketches in my watercolour sketchbook. My husband is not an artist. He likes to go paragliding instead, which was the perfect combination. He would jump off a mountain and I would sit somewhere and paint until he landed again. But even when he was…
Last Plein Air Painting before Anne Pirie starts with Winter Plein Air sessions! Plein Air Painting, 28th May 2025, Wharf Road, Riwaka Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 28th May 2025, 10am, at Wharf Road in Riwaka. You 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 in Riwaka. Directions: To get to the above area you go through Motueka and over…
Plein Air Painting, 14th May 2025, Queens Gardens, Nelson Meet us for Plein Air Painting on 14th May 2025, 10am, at Queens Gardens, Nelson. It was suggested to have a picnic this time rather than going into the cafe. Please be aware that there are road works on Bridge Street. Parking should be possible on Hardy Street, Domett Street and Tasman Street. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch good weather. Plein air painting…
Plein Air Painting, 7th May 2025, Garden House Kina Let’s try it again this week. The weather forecast looks much better: Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 7th April 2025, 10am at the Garden House Kina, 130 Kina Beach Road, Tasman. Henriette was to so kind to get in touch with the owners and they agreed to open on Wednesday just for us!!! Since the Garden House is opening especially for us, can you please let Henriette ([email protected]) know…
Plein Air Painting, 30th April 2025, Garden House Kina Are you ready to paint some colourful vineyards? Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 30th April 2025, 10am at the Garden House Kina, 130 Kina Beach Road, Tasman. Henriette was to so kind to get in touch with the owners and they agreed to open on Wednesday just for us!!! Since the Garden House is opening especially for us, can you please let Henriette ([email protected]) know what you would like…
Plein Air Painting, 23rd April 2025, Cathedral Steps Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 10am at the Nelson Cathedral steps. Parking should be possible by the cathedral and otherwise on Trafalgar Street South towards the Nelson College for Girls. I believe it is still school holidays. Also, I’m hopeful that we might see some autumn colours of the trees on Trafalgar Street. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch good…