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…
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 - 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
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 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…