I had to take a break from Fall’s Dam recently. I was so immersed in it, I was overworking the layers of colour. Also started to get RSI in the wrist, when this happens I know that its time to move into something more free-form. You might recognise this Wellington coastal scene, I’ve been putting it together in my mind for a few months now. It is 1900mm wide by 900mm high and it is a commission. I’ve been working with a very creative client, he has a vision of lush native bush and the local birdlife. There is going to be Tūī, Pīwakawaka and hopefully kererū, if I can get close enough to the three local kererū that hang around my studio. Flax and cabbage tree also, mixed with other beautiful natives. Its pretty rough now, I’ve been putting down the heavy saturated base colours that give it depth. I can see how it will progress in my mind, so you’ll have to follow this painting to see it too!
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...