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Middle Gorge Hut

January 05, 2025

Middle Gorge Hut
Hidden up the Mistake River at the nor-western end of Lake Tekapo you will find Middle Gorge Hut. It is a cosy, well maintained little 6 bunk hut surrounded by steep peaks and tussock fields. The Hazard Range and Hall Range tower on each side of the valley with Mt Radove 2430m at the head of the valley. Due to the northern aspect the sun streams in from the head of the valley and bakes the valley floor.
Late last year this painting was progressing well as pictured, although now much more tussock detail & snow shadowing have really given it shape.
Initially there was no snow around the hut, and it felt very brown and flat so therefore patches of snow were to be added. I really wanted to portray the coldness surrounding a little cosy hut up in the mountains.
The wood shed was also empty as I visited in spring and it must have run out over winter, so I decided to add in some wood for that cosy fire.
Work in progress here: https://www.bellamygallery.co.nz/collec.../works-in-progress


Middle Gorge Hut at an early stage.

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