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Plein Air Painting, 27th November 2024, Oaklands Homestead, Stoke

Plein Air Painting, 27th November 2024, Oaklands Homestead, Stoke Let’s try it again and hopefully the weather will be more accomodating this time. Meet us on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, 10am, at the Oaklands Homestead, 467 Suffolk Road, Stoke. This is the link to the map for further directions. (If the link doesn't work on your social media site you can open it from my website, https://www.nicolerussellart.com/journal/.) Follow the yellow road until you arrive at an old double storey house with a purple slate…

Early Morning at Java Hut is now at Wall To Wall Art Gallery

Early Morning at Java Hut is now at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, Nelson. I love this piece because of its chunky brush marks and also because some of my family members are in it, including our dog Jack. Java Hut is this funky little coffee shop in Mapua. The coffee is delicious and there is always a friendly face and a lovely chat. Early Morning at Java Hut $395, Oil on Canvas 41cm x 30cm (16” x 12”)

Plein Air Painting, 13th November 2024, Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti

Plein Air Painting, 13th November 2024, Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti Meet us on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, 10am, at Anne Bannock’s place, 925 Waiwhero Rd, Ngatimoti. Some of you might know the place as “Meadowbank Gallery”, however, the gallery is not open at the moment. Also, some of you might have seen Anne’s paintings at the Tasman National Art Awards and the Mapua Art Group exhibitions. Her place offers beautiful spring flowers, some old sheds and lots of…

Plein Air Painting Opportunity at the Mapua Garden Tour

The Mapua Garden Tour is offering the rare opportunity to paint en plein air in one of the beautiful gardens. The event is organised by the Mapua School as a Fundraiser. So far three artists are taking part. Please join us, the more the merrier! 16/17th November, more information below. Contact Helen Bibby [email protected] if you are keen to paint with us in one of the beautiful gardens. This is the information from Mapua School: Good afternoon everyone, It is…

ART Nelson Tasman – Q&A with Nicole Russell

Tracy Allen from ART Nelson Tasman was so kind to interview me. Here is the link to the interview https://artnelsontasman.com/blogs/stories/q-a-with-nicole-russell or you can continue reading below. Q&A with Nicole Russell Oct 30, 2024 | Tracy Allan A stock market crash leads to a sailing adventure as Nicole Russell humorously shares her tales of exploration, and the sometimes outrageous lengths she'll go to save her watercolours from the rain. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey as…

Plein Air Painting, 30th October 2024, Mapua Wharf (by the Apple Shed)

Plein Air Painting, 30th October 2024, Mapua Wharf (by the Apple Shed) Meet us on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, 10am, at the Mapua Wharf by the Apple Shed Restaurant (3 Aranui Road, Mapua). To the right hand side of the restaurant is an open field from where you have beautiful views over the inlet towards Rabbit Island and also some architecture challenges. Toilets, coffee shop, restaurants, galleries etc. are all there, but don’t get too distracted. Please bring your painting supplies,…

Plein Air Painting 23rd October 2024, Styx Restaurant, Nelson

Plein Air Painting 23rd October 2024, Styx Restaurant, Nelson Meet us on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024, 10am, Styx Restaurant, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson. The restaurant opens at 11am if you want to meet for some food/drink after painting. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein air is scheduled for every Wednesday morning, except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Check us out on Facebook @ Plein Air Painting Nelson Tasman Please…

Morning Coffee at Java Hut – Note Cards available now!

Note cards are now available for Morning Coffee at Java Hut. These are lovely cards of the quirky Mapua Coffee shop. You can find them on my website (www.nicolerussellart.com), at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson or at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana.

Reggie and Roy – Note Cards available now!

Note cards are now available for Reggie and Roy. These are lovely Christmas cards for horse lovers. You can find them on my website, at Wall To Wall Art Gallery, 112 Bridge Street, Nelson or at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana.

Wai Knot Watercolour, 16th October 2024, 10am, Wakapuaka Cemetery

Wai Knot Watercolour, 16th October 2024, 10am, Wakapuaka Cemetery It is the 3rd Wednesday of the month and typically we do not have any plein air painting on this day. However, Wai Knot Watercolour is inviting you to meet on Wednesday 16th October 2024 to the Wakapuaka Cemetery. This is Jan Thomson’s message: "Hello people, our next meet up is pencilled in for Wednesday 16th October at Wakapuaka Cemetery In Atawhai Drive. I'll be there from about 10am so I hope…