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Plein Air Painting, 14th May 2025, Queens Gardens, Nelson

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

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

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, Nelson Cathedral Steps

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…

Paintings at the Mapua Easter Fair!

The Mapua Easter Fair is back and the Members of the Mapua Art Group (including myself ;-) ) have been invited to exhibit their paintings. There will be a beautiful display of artworks to look forward to. I believe there may be prints and cards available as well. Mark your calendar for tomorrow! Mapua Easter Fair 20th April 2025, 9-3pm

Splash Exhibition

SPLASH - the annual Watercolour New Zealand Exhibition is coming to Blenheim! Two of my paintings were accepted into the exhibition: "Sailing past Mapua Wharf" and "Upper Moutere on the Spot" Information on both paintings can be found on my website www.nicolerussellart.com/art-gallery Splash - Watercolour New Zealand Marlborough Art Society 204 High Street, Blenheim 18th April - 5th May 2025

Autumn Exhibition – Nelson Suter Art Society

The Autumn Exhibition at the Nelson Suter Art Society is in full swing. The exhibition is gorgeous and guess what, my painting "7am at Java Hut" has been hung in the entrance! It's the first painting you see when you enter the Potton Gallery room. My second painting "Richmond Ranges from Motueka" is currently displayed in the McKee Gallery room. How cool is that?! Such an honour! I'm excited, happy and overwhelmed at the same time. Autumn Exhibition Nelson Suter…

Autumn Reflections

Autumn is my favourite time for plein air painting (painting outdoors). I met with a small group of artists at a beautiful private property called “Silvan” in Richmond (NZ) and we set up our easels around the lake. Most of the time it was difficult to make a decision on what to paint since there is so much choice, but this time it was very easy. The reflections of the autumn leaves in the water were the first thing that…

Plein Air Painting, 9th April 2025, Grossi Point Reserve

Plein Air Painting, 9th April 2025, Grossi Point Reserve Since last Wednesday was most unpleasant lets try this location again. Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 9th April 2025, 10am Grossi Point Reserve, 55 Tahi Street, Mapua. There is plenty of parking and a toilet. The Mapua Wharf is just around the corner. The tide going out with low tide around 2pm. After plein air painting we can have lunch at the Village Bakery or Alberta’s. Please bring your…

Fresh from the easel – “Art in the Park”

Fresh from the easel: "Art in the Park" "Art in the Park" is one of the most beautiful exhibitions in Nelson. It is held annually at Queens Gardens near the Suter Art Gallery. I have exhibited there several times and this year sketched my fellow artists. Maybe you know some of the people? From left to right: Gilly, Glenis, Pat, Sharon, Jill, William’s wife and William. Art in the Park Watercolour, 36cm x 28cm, Framed Size: 51cm x 42cm For…

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