With balmy weather and no wind, a quick morning trip along the Robert Ridge to Rotomaninitua/Lake Angelus was in order. The sun rose as I came out of the bush-line and I was rewarded with spectacular views all the way along the ridge as the valley cloud burnt off. The ridge is very accessible walk south-west to Lake Angelus, at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, it consists of diverse scenery and panoramic views. Although in bad weather, clagg, wind or snow, it is less rewarding and you need to be well prepared for some unpleasantness and challenging conditions.
Again the team at Potton & Burton have put together a unique selection of NZ art for the 2025 Landscape in Contemporary New Zealand Art Calendar. The calendar features 12 vibrant contemporary images of the New Zealand landscape by artists Diana Adams, Hamish Allan, Caroline Bellamy, Michelle Bellamy. I have three artworks featured in...
I have been hibernating in the studio and putting many hours into the Lake Alexandrina painting. As it is a fairly large scale painting this has meant there is room for lots and lots of detail, more so than I imagined. This painting has had some fun aspects, and the contrast of subject matter has kept it interesting. From the smooth water, with the transparency...
I’m excited to let you all know that you have a chance to get your hands on one my back country art prints while subscribing to one of the most informative and interesting outdoor magazines in New Zealand. For the month of July if you join Wilderness magazine you’ll be in the draw to win one of four backcountry art prints...