The Landscape In Contemporary New Zealand Art Calendar 2022 is on the shelves now, check it out at Potton & Burton or in your local bookstore. If you like the cover artwork, ‘View to Cape Kidnappers’ is also available as a limited edition print...
Still working away on Fall’s Dam. Been working on the grass since the last update. There is really no way to rush this. To portray the movement, detail and retain the lush colours it involves may varied layers, using a variety of different techniques...
Back of Beyond is another piece of paradise not far from home. After scrabbling along rocks with expansive views to the eastern Raglan Range, you traverse up a climb. As you crest the saddle this view awaits...
I am excited to release the new limited edition print ‘Raglan Ranges Beyond the Tarn’. The painting was painted from a special location within easy reach, yet so seemingly untouched. As soon a lockdown was finished the mountains called…
We live in awe and respect of the New Zealand mountainous landscape which is certainly spectacular this time of year. We are excited about this upcoming exhibition showcasing new works from six celebrated artists all inspired by Mountains and their beauty. Michelle will be releasing two new limited edition prints…
We had a bit of sun last week and this week, so the light in the studio was really good, essential when working on delicate colour combinations. Although the lighting in the studio is really good...
Still working consistently on this scene from Falls Dam. Progress is gradually slowing down as I’ve been moving between shaping the hills and adding detail, texture and softness to the long grass.
These are the thick layers of colour that are applied before any shape or detail is added. By the end of this update there are already 6-10 thick layers in some areas.
