“When I was a child my mother said to me, ‘If you become a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk, you’ll be the pope.’ Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” ― Pablo Picasso
My painting classes are about to start up again for 2017 – looking for that inner Picasso I’ve got a great bunch of painters in three locations (maybe 4! – watch this space) and it promises to be a year of new discoveries…. and making some new friends. Checkout my Art Classes page for the dates and times.
I have been attending Ian Hamlin’s classes since 2004 and I still look forward to every class!! I had never painted before I went to Ian’s class – so I know he teaches at all levels of competency and it does not matter the style you chose to paint – Ian will take you to a whole new level. He is a brilliant artist and exceptional teacher, which is rare to be both! If you are looking to learn a new skill or improve on the skills you have, Ian is the teacher to do it. – Lynette Graham, Mapua
I've been a full time painter of light for 40 years - self taught and independent, a former President of the NZ Academy of Fine Arts.
I'm into sustainability, planting trees and spiritual ecology. This includes growing award winning Lavender oil and olive oil.
I'm a student of the Diamond Approach; a psycho-spiritual path to realizing and developing our fullest potential
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I love when that happens someone discovers a hidden talent. My daughter started painting. I had a feeling she could paint and I was right. She’s been painting a lot and it gives her confidence and also keeps her mind busy. I think it’s a wonderful thing you are doing. Like opening a whole new world to someone. Happy New Year to you! 😄
Life and Light 
Wow stunning! 🙂
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Lynette came to my class having never painted before, amazing talent!
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I love when that happens someone discovers a hidden talent. My daughter started painting. I had a feeling she could paint and I was right. She’s been painting a lot and it gives her confidence and also keeps her mind busy. I think it’s a wonderful thing you are doing. Like opening a whole new world to someone. Happy New Year to you! 😄
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i love the quote and the paintings )
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Thanks🙏🏽
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