Plein Air Painting, 22nd March 2023, end of Staples Street, Motueka (“the Kumeras”)
Meet us for plein air painting on 22nd March 2023, 10am, at the end of Staples Street, Motueka. The area is also known as “the Kumeras” for the fields you drive pass used to be Kumera fields (now cattle). Directions: coming from Richmond drive through Motueka. After leaving the township turn right on Staples St. Drive to the end until you reach the car park by the beach. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch…
Gravity Gallery, Mahana
My paintings "Nelson Lighthouse and Naked Ladies", "Bridge at Queens Gardens" and "Tulips" are currently on display at Gravity Gallery, 243 Old Coach Road, Mahana/Tasman. Gravity Gallery and Gravity Winery and Cellar Doors are a great destination for a short trip with fantastic food in a delightful location.
Plein Air Painting, 8th March 2023, Haulashore Island, Nelson
Meet us for plein air painting on Wednesday, 8th March 2023, 9:30am(!), at the Ferry, 272 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, seaside of Styx Restaurant. The ferry will take us to the Haulashore Island where we can paint until 12pm (pick up time). The ferry ride is $27 per person return trip and payable directly to the captain (please bring cash). Booking is essential to take part. Please send me an email by Monday 6th March 2023 if you like to sign up. In case the weather…
Plein Air Painting, 1st March 2023, Java Hut, Mapua
Meet us for plein air painting on 1st March 2023, 10am, at Java Hut, 84B Aranui Road, Mapua. Java Hut is a little cafe in Mapua and has become the go-to place for many locals. It’s colourful, friendly and has good coffee, too. Coming into Mapua it is on your left hand side before the tennis courts. There is typically plenty of on-street parking. Please bring your painting supplies, a chair, bug spray, sun screen, morning tea/lunch and good weather. Plein…
Plein Air Painting, 22th February 2023, Anchor Bar and Grill
Meet us for plein air painting on 22th February 2023, 10am, at Anchor Bar & Grill, Nelson, 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson. The location offers lots of boats in front of the easel and possibly coffee from the restaurant behind the easel. Ruby’s coffee cart isn’t far either. 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, 8th February 2023, Paddy’s Knob, Nelson
Meet us for plein air painting on 8th February 2023, 10am, at Paddy’s Knob, Nelson. Paddy’s Knob offers an aerial view over the Nelson Bay, however it doesn’t offer any toilets or shelter. Please remember your sunhat! Directions: In Tahunanui enter Tosswill Road and drive up the hill until you get to Stansell Ave. Paddy’s Knob will come up on your left. A map with more detailed directions is attached. Note that access via The Sand is still closed to the…
Nelson Magazine Article – From Still Life to Seascape
How exciting, the Nelson Magazine is featuring Paul and my exhibition at the Nelson Suter Art Society this month!
Plein Air Painting, 1st February 2023, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Meet us for plein air painting on 1st February 2023, 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. I’m afraid that the weather forecast doesn’t look the best at the moment. But Founders Park offers shelter if necessary. Plein air painting is scheduled for every Wednesday morning,…
Nelson Lighthouse and Naked Ladies
About a year ago, in February 2022 the plein air painting group did a tour to the Nelson Lighthouse. The ferry “Waka-to-n-fro” took us to the Boulder Bank, which is the location of the lighthouse and can be described as a desolate collection of rocky substrate. After an unsteady walk up the bank on river rocks and gravel we were surprised to find all those Naked Ladies (Amaryllis Belladonna) growing around the lighthouse. The flowers found a sheltered area in…