July 05, 2026
I'm getting into the finer detail now on the Poolburn Dam painting. The morning mist rising off the cool water as the sun warmed was a challenge. It adds a great mood and is only visible for such a short time early in the morning so I really wanted to include this.
I'm also working on all the fine grass tips and adding in more detail to the little Fishermans hut. I have spent a lot of time recently working on the background land - this has taken ages and doesn't look hugely different, those little distant huts are very tiny to work on...

August 13, 2026
August 09, 2026
This painting is quite special, as it progresses it takes me back to the three-day, two-night summer adventure into the Mole Tops with the kids.
Our trip took us in via Watson Creek, heading into the Mole Tops before...
August 01, 2026
You may have recently heard of the wilding pine problems around the country. Unfortunately the Molesworth has a fair dosing of this problem, there's a few dotted around the flatlands but once you get into the highcountry it becomes more apparent in areas. Some of these infections are from past windbreaks, some are from the neighbouring Leatham and some are seeding from...