Plein Air Painting to Watercolour journal classes: Nicole Russel Artist Journal

Plein Air Painting, 13th March 2024, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Plein Air Painting, 13th March 2024, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 13th February 2024, 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…

Plein Air Painting, 6th March 2024, Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud (RSVP!!!)

Plein Air Painting, 6th March 2024, Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud (RSVP!!!) Please join us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at Lake Rotoiti, St. Arnaud. First we will paint at the lake, then have lunch at the Alpine Lodge (75 Main Road, St. Arnaud), and afterwards we are invited to visit Jan Thomson at her Korimako Studio (10 Range View Road, St Arnaud). Jan Thomson does wonderful watercolour and acrylic paintings. Drivers/share a ride: Please let me…

My Family

This is a little painting I had done in my watercolour journaling book when I was visiting family in Germany earlier this year. It shows my aunty, mum and uncle in deep discussion, probably about the weather?

Photos from Plein Air Painting at Riwaka

Here are some photos of our Plein Air painting outing to the Riwaka Wharf. We had a great day with a slightly overcast sky. While the dramatic contrast was missing on an overcast day, it was so much easier to paint. There was no glare on our canvas or paper and we didn't have to worry about getting too hot. After the painting session we met in the nearest coffee shop for lunch. What a perfect start to a day!…

Artist Talk

Artist Talk Nicole Russell has been invited to talk about starting a career as an artist, marketing channels, framing, pricing and all the other challenges and possibilities of being a professional artist. Everybody is welcome! Wednesday, 6th March 2024, 7pm Art Group Nelson Greenmeadows Centre, Main Road Stoke, Stoke

Plein Air Painting, 14th February 2024, Wharf Road, Riwaka

Plein Air Painting, 14th February 2024, Wharf Road, Riwaka Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 14th February 2024, 10am, at Wharf Road in Riwaka. The tide will be going out (low tide around 2pm) and we 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. Directions: To get to the above area you go through Motueka and over the Motueka Bridge. After…

Plein Air Painting, 7th February 2024, Isel Park

Plein Air Painting, 7th February 2024, Isel Park Welcome back to a new season of plein air painting. I hope you had a lovely holiday and are ready to get started again. Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday 7th February 2024, 10am, Isel Park, 16 Hilliard Street, Stoke, Nelson. Isel Park offers beautiful gardens, Isel House, a cafe and toilets. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch, and good weather. If you have any…

Featured Artist – Wall To Wall Art Gallery

Featured Artist - Wall To Wall Art Gallery is currently displaying my artworks on the Featured Artist Wall. Come and visit the gallery at 112 Bridge Street in Nelson. It’s a great place to be inspired, have a good chat with the artist on duty and pick up bits and pieces for yourself or a gift for someone who is dear to you. My display will be shown until 13th February 2024. “Night at the Museum - Classic Cars”, oil…

Nelson Suter Art Society – Summer Exhibition

Nelson Suter Art Society - Summer Exhibition On now until 4th February 2024 Open every day 9:30 -4:30pm 203 Bridge Street, Nelson The Nelson Suter Art Society's summer exhibition is always a lovely exhibition, especially for tourists coming to Nelson. I was able to provide the following paintings for the exhibition of which some might be on display (unless sold) and some are probably in the storage room waiting for exhibition space to come available: Pahurehure Inlet, Boulder Bank from…

Watercolour Painting Class (Beginners/Advanced)

Mondays, 26th Feb – 25th Mar 2024, 10-12:30pm (5 weeks) $150 (materials not included) Nicole Russell Art Studio: 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay [email protected], 022 378 6099 Watercolour Painting is the ideal watercolour class for the beginner to the advanced artist who wishes to refine their skills. You will learn fun watercolour techniques and each step will be demonstrated to you. You will practice through exercises and work on your own chosen subject.

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