As part of the current Tuku Whakatu celebrations I have been invited to exhibit at the Richmond Library, Tuku Whakatu Richmond Library 280 Queen Street, Richmond. 1st - 29th April 2026. This is the collections of paintings on display at the Library:
Plein Air Painting, 29th April 2026, Garden House Kina Are you ready to paint some colourful vineyards? Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 29th April 2026, 10am at the Garden House Kina, 130 Kina Beach Road, Tasman. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch good weather. Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please note, we won’t meet if the weather is not accomodating (rain…
The Nelson Suter Art Society is currently exhibiting a great variety of artworks in the McKee Gallery. 8th - 26th April 2026 208 Bridge Street, Nelson I have two pieces accepted in the show:
Plein Air Painting, 22nd April 2026, Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 22nd April 2026, 10am, at the Coastal Cafe, Port Motueka. Follow Wharf Road until you reach the marina, then turn into Ward Road. The Coastal Cafe is a coffee cart by the waterfront. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. If you have any suggestions on where to go for plein air, please let…
Plein Air Painting, 8th March 2026, Rough Island Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 8th March 2026, 10am, at Rough Island. Directions: On the road towards Rabbit Island turn left at Tic Toc Road onto Rough Island, pass the Equestrian Centre and all the way towards the boat ramp. The ocean, mountains and islands give plenty of subjects to paint. No cafe close by! Bring a picnic lunch. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen,…
Plein Air Painting, 1st April 2026, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 1st April 2026, 10am, Founders Heritage Park, 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson. Founders Park offers historic homes, a windmill, church, cars, buses, airplane and hopefully coffee if the cafe is open… Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please note,…
Plein Air Painting, 25th March 2026, Monaco Peninsula Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, 10am, at the “Castle” which is all the way at the end of the Monaco peninsula. This location is only a suggestion and you are welcome to paint anywhere on the peninsula. We will be able to paint the view to Mount Arthur and maybe even boats on anchor. If you like we can meet for for a coffee/lunch at the Honest…
Plein Air Painting 18th March 2026, 10am, Snowden’s Bush Scenic Reserve Usually we don’t meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, but this time we can take advantage of a lovely plein air painting area and meeting the original founders of our group. Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 18th March 2026, 10am at the Community Church Hall, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 68 Waimea West Road, Brightwater. Park your car at the church carpark and if you like…
Plein Air Painting 11th March 2026, 10am, Wakapuaka Cemetery Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 11th March 2026, 10am, at Wakapuaka Cemetery, 188A Atawhai Drive, Atawhai, Nelson. Parking is available at the bottom of the hill from where you can walk up to the cemetery (a pretty long walk), or you can drive up to the crematorium and see if there is a carpark available. When we were there last time I found a portaloo at the bottom of…
Plein Air Painting, 4th March 2026, Wharf Road, Riwaka Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 4th March 2026, 10am, at Wharf Road in Riwaka. You will be able to paint water, rocks and boats with the Takaka 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 the Motueka Bridge. After the bridge you take the first right which is…