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

Let’s Paint (Beginners/Advanced)

Let’s Paint is a painting class designed for the beginner to the advanced artist. It is the ideal class if you wish to refine your skills while working on your own project. Nicole will demonstrate painting techniques and you will learn about the principles of painting, such as composition, perspective, colour theory, etc. All media are welcome, e.g. acrylics, oils (odourless!), watercolour, pastel. When: Tuesdays, 25th July – 15th August 2023, 10-12pm (4 weeks) Where: Nicole Russell Art Studio, 300…

Buzzy Bee

During winter … when plein air painting is not so convenient… Nicole likes to focus on still life painting. Last winter she chose the theme “Kiwi Classics” or “Kiwiana”. In this selection Nicole is pointing out some typical Kiwi food items and the Buzzy Bee, an iconic Kiwi toy. “Even my kids played with it!” she explains. Being a collector of tins she finds that the typical Kiwiana products show the pride and thoughtfulness with which they were created. Buzzy…

Beginners Oil Painting 1-Day

This 1-day workshop is right for you if you like a quick introduction to oil painting materials and techniques. Nicole will show you how to easily paint an oil painting from start to finish and give you guidance with your own painting(s). After the workshop you will have enough knowledge to keep painting in oils on your own. When: Saturday, 12th August 2023, 10-4pm Where: Nicole Russell Art Studio, 300 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay Fee: $80

Vegemite

During winter … when plein air painting is not so convenient… I like to focus on still life painting. Last winter I chose the theme “Kiwi Classics” or “Kiwiana”. In this selection I show some typical Kiwi food items and the Buzzy Bee, an iconic Kiwi toy. However! New Zealanders are probably a little confused by calling Vegemite a Kiwiana product. It’s true, only Australia produces Vegemite now. New Zealand did produce it for a while, but not any more…

Photos of Plein Air Painting at Riwaka Wharf

These are some photos of the Nelson Plein Air Painting Group going to Riwaka earlier in March this year. It was a gorgeous day and we shared some lovely artworks. The Plein Air Painting group is meeting again in September, when the cherry blossoms are blooming.

Edmond’s Baking Powder

During winter … when plein air painting is not so convenient… Nicole likes to focus on still life painting. Last winter she chose the theme “Kiwi Classics” or “Kiwiana”. In this selection Nicole is pointing out some typical Kiwi food items and the Buzzy Bee, an iconic Kiwi toy. “Even my kids played with it!” she explains. Being a collector of tins she finds that the typical Kiwiana products show the pride and thoughtfulness with which they were created. Edmond’s…

Coleman’s Mustard

During winter … when plein air painting is not so convenient… Nicole likes to focus on still life painting. Last winter she chose the theme “Kiwi Classics” or “Kiwiana”. In this selection Nicole is pointing out some typical Kiwi food items and the Buzzy Bee, an iconic Kiwi toy. “Even my kids played with it!” she explains. Being a collector of tins she finds that the typical Kiwiana products show the pride and thoughtfulness with which they were created. Coleman’s…

Photos of Plein Air Painting at Silverbirch Farm

On our last official Plein Air Painting event we met at Silverbirch Farm. It was a stunning day, perfect for painting outside. The Nelson Plein Air Painting group will meet again at the end of September when the cherry blossoms are in bloom again.

Autumn at Gravity Winery

Gravity Winery & Cellar Doors is located in Mahana, between Richmond and Motueka, New Zealand. The painting shows the vineyard in its autumn glory. It is always a treat to go out to this beautiful winery with restaurant and gallery and paint outdoors whilst enjoying the view over the Nelson Bay to the Richmond hills Autumn at Gravity Winery Oil, 30.5cm x 25.5cm (framed 42.5cm x 38cm) NZ$380 (including frame)

Riwaka Inlet

Riwaka Inlet is one of Nicole’s plein air paintings. The plein air painting group visited Riwaka and painted at the end of Wharf Road. This time, instead of painting the boat sheds, Nicole looked over the inlet towards the Richmond hills. Since the Nelson Bay is very shallow at the inlet, the sea forms little channels at low tide. This painting is one of Nicole’s little gems painted on location with the palette knife. Riwaka Inlet, oil, 6" x 8",…

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