Works in Progress

Works in Progress
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Step inside Michelle Bellamy’s studio and follow the journey of her paintings as they take shape. Michelle shares regular updates from works in progress, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the places that inspire each painting and the stories that sit behind them.
For Michelle, painting is a way of connecting our contemporary lives with the wild and often untouched landscapes of Aotearoa. Her work is inspired by places explored firsthand, creating a deeper connection to the landscape and encouraging a greater appreciation of New Zealand’s natural environment.
Michelle’s paintings are pre-sold well before they are finished. She typically has a limited number of paintings underway at any one time, allowing her to follow the rhythm of the creative process rather than working on just one piece from beginning to end.
When inspiration strikes, Michelle likes to establish the composition, shapes and colour palette while the experience of a place is still fresh in her mind. From there, a painting may evolve over one to two years as she moves between works, gradually building layers of colour, detail and atmosphere.
Following a painting from its early stages through to completion gives you a rare glimpse into the time, patience and thought that goes into each original artwork.
Browse the works in progress below to see what Michelle is currently creating and follow each painting as it develops.
If you fall in love with painting in progress or are interested in a concept please contact Michelle for more information.
Works currently in progress & planned are:

 

2026


1. Fisherman's Hut at Poolburn 1000 x 700mm (near Omakau, Central Otago) SOLD
2. Mole Tops Tarns, (Nelson Lakes National Park) 700 x 700mm SOLD
3. Mt Owen Tarns, (Kahurangi National Park) 800 x 500mm SOLD
4. Lake Emma 1200 x 700mm (Hakatere Conservation Park) SOLD
5. Princess Stream Tarns, (St James Conservation Area) 1400 x 1000mm SOLD
6. The Molesworth 1300 x 700mm SOLD
7. Birdcage Hut 1200 x 650mm (Glenmore Station) Wait list
8. Island Gully Hut 1200 x 600mm (The Molesworth) Wait list
9. Winter Tarns at Lake Tennyson, St James Conservation Area - Sold

Ongoing study and exploration of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Also the Molesworth Station (behind the Inland Kaikōura Mountain range in the South Island's Marlborough District) and Godley Peaks Conservation Area (northwest of Lake Tekapo). 




 

The Molesworth, Crimea Range, Timms
The Molesworth, Crimea Range, Timms
The Molesworth, Crimea Range, Timms
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Island Gully Hut, The Molesworth
Island Gully Hut, The Molesworth
Island Gully Hut, The Molesworth

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Lake Tennyson in the St James Conservation Area with the impressive Crystal Peak, part of the Crimea Range at 2020m in the background. A snowy glimpse of the St James Range can be seen in the background near the Clarence Pass.
Lake Tennyson in the St James Conservation Area with the impressive Crystal Peak, part of the Crimea Range at 2020m in the background. A snowy glimpse of the St James Range can be seen in the background near the Clarence Pass.
Winter Tarn at Lake Tennyson
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Morning at Fisherman's Hut
Morning at Fisherman's Hut
Morning at Fisherman's Hut
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Lake Emma, Hakatere Conservation Park [Untitled]
Lake Emma, Hakatere Conservation Park [Untitled]
Lake Emma, Hakatere Conservation Park [Untitled]
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Mt Owen Tarns, Kahurangi National Park [Untitled]
Mt Owen Tarns, Kahurangi National Park [Untitled]
Mt Owen Tarns, Kahurangi National Park [Untitled]
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NZ artist Michelle Bellamy painting a Mole Tops tarn scene in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
NZ artist Michelle Bellamy painting a Mole Tops tarn scene in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Mole Tops Tarns, Ella Range
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Birdcage Hut, Glenmore Station [Untitled]
Birdcage Hut, Glenmore Station [Untitled]
Birdcage Hut, Glenmore Station [Untitled]

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