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Plein Air Painting, 30th Nov 2022, Old Constabulary, Brightwater

Meet us for plein air painting on 30th November 2022, 10am, at the Old Constabulary in Brightwater, 15 Jeffries Road. The building is a gorgeous old New Zealand style villa, which is not inhabited any more. Please read these detailed instructions on how to get to the property, toilet facilities and safety: Important information: Address: The corner of Jefferies Road and Lord Rutherford Road South, just out of Brightwater. The landowners house is at 15 Jeffries Road if you need to put…

Plein Air Painting, 23rd November 2022, Washbourn Gardens, Richmond

Meet us for plein air painting on 23rd November 2022, 10am, at Washbourn Gardens, Richmond, where the spring flowers are usually stunning. 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, we won’t meet if the weather is not accomodating (rain or strong winds). Please let me know if you have any suggestions on where to go for…

Plein Air Painting, 9th November 2022, Nelson Port, Vickerman Street

Meet us for plein air painting on 9th November 2022, 10am, at the Nelson Port, Vickerman Street. High tide is forecasted for around 11am and we will have the fishing boats as our subject. The challenge with this location is that there is no coffee shop in walking distance and the toilets are further down the road. However, we could maybe meet for lunch at the Ruby’s coffee cart if we like. Directions: Vickerman Street starts at the corner of Haven Road/SH6…

Plein Air Painting, 2nd November 2022, Queens Gardens, Nelson

Meet us for plein air painting on 2nd November 2022, 10am, at Queens Gardens, Nelson. The weather forecast looks a bit mixed, but if we are lucky we can still enjoy beautiful reflections in the lake, ducks, seagulls and spring flowers. If it gets drizzly we can enjoy the cafe and exhibitions at the Suter. We had discussed another option (a view point) but it turned out that it requires a bit more investigation (I’ll keep you posted). Also, it is…

Kiwi Classics Collection – Edmonds Baking Powder

This Edmonds Baking Powder tin was loaned to me for the painting by an artist friend. She painted it in watercolour and you can see her photo below. It's a very old tin and not available any more on the marked, which makes it even more special. Edmonds Baking Powder is number seven in the Kiwi Classics collections. Edmonds Baking Powder Oil on watercolour paper 16cm x 16cm

Plein Air Painting, 26th October 2022, Styx Restaurant, Nelson

Meet us for plein air painting on 26th October 2022, 10am, at Styx Restaurant, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. We can enjoy the view of the harbour entrance, boats on anchor and Haulashore Island. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. We had discussed to go to Washbourn Gardens, however, I contacted TDC and asked about the flower beds. I was confirmed that the flower beds were going to be removed after Labour weekend. Please…

Kiwi Classics Collection – Tinned Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

Tinned Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce is definitely something to get used to. Don't think of Italian spaghetti. It might look similar but the taste and texture is very different. My family likes to eat it hot on toast and it's best when it's heated in the oven with cheese sprinkled over it. Tinned Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce is number six in the Kiwi Classics collections. Tinned Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce Oil on watercolour paper 16cm x 16cm

Nicole Russell Art Classes - Artist and Art Tutor

Why Do You Sign Your Painting?

Why do you sign your painting? Early in your artistic journey you might wonder where to place your signature and how to sign your work. In fact these were the questions I had when I started to paint regularly: Where do I sign? I have seen artists sign in the bottom right hand corner or in various other parts of their work. What medium should I use? It seems like some artist use a pen and others use paint. What…

Kiwi Classics Collection – Buzzy Bee and Cups

Our little buzzy bee is still one of my favourite subject's. In this painting I particularly enjoyed the reflection of the toy in the green glass bottle. Buzzy Bee & Cups is number five in the Kiwi Classics collections. Buzzy Bee & Cups Oil on watercolour paper 16cm x 16cm

Current Display at Mapua Library

It's always special to hang artwork in your local community. The library is such a lovely building and although not very big, it has a great selection of books. The staff is so friendly and helpful, it's a real joy to go there. Until mid November the library will display about 13 of my paintings, which are mainly my plein air works. Mapua Library 60 Aranui Road Mapua 03 540 2545