On the day I left Wellington I met one of my dear neighbours. The sight of the removal van inspired her to commission a painting of our beloved a South Coast….. she’d been meaning to for years – and now here it is! We’re in a little boat, And we’re heading out to see… Continue reading Heading Out To See
Category: New Zealand
Turning towards Home
Another, rather special, commission has found its way home! “Turning Towards Home” oil on canvas, 30 x 90cm In an incredibly generous act to celebrate the completion of a self build, it was commissioned as a surprise house warming gift for my niece and her family by some of their friends. I had to… Continue reading Turning towards Home
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The Last Post
Today its appropriately raining heavily for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme in 1916…. remembering the mud and stench of the rain filled trenches. A hell of futility not to be forgotten in the strange times we live in today. Its especially poignant for me to remember my Great… Continue reading The Last Post
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The Big Blue
A few days spent in the McKenzie Basin is enough to widen your horizons, …….and fill your heart with awe and wonder – both day and night. “I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful – an endless prospect of magic and wonder.” — Ansel Adams Staying at the brand new Lakestone Lodge was just as magical… Continue reading The Big Blue
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It’s that time again!
I’m happy to say I’ve been invited again to be one of the judges for the Cliftons Art Prize. One of a panel of international judges I’ll helping to select regional winners and the overall prize winner. I’ve been involved for a few years now and have seen the award grow in stature and quality. Each… Continue reading It’s that time again!
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For the love of it!
It’s harvest time in the olive grove at ‘Hou Ngahere’ and its been a whirlwind of activity on the hillside! I’ve just returned from my Diamond Approach International Retreat Group and getting out among the birds and trees is a great way of integrating the work. It’s making me very happy indeed! There is something… Continue reading For the love of it!
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Unintended consequences
Places that changed my life: A few years ago, with a group of neighbours, I spent 8 days on the yacht called the ‘Breaksea Girl’ travelling through the Fiordland National Park in the World Heritage Area. We went from Doubtful to Dusky Sound. Sailing through these majestic waterways which included a stint on the Southern Ocean. Sailing with a… Continue reading Unintended consequences
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Tonight’s the night!
I’m the guest speaker at the opening night of the Ruby Coast Artists open Studios Weekend, and tonight’s the night! I’ve had a peek at some of the work and its fantastic so if you’re in the Nelson area it would be great to see you. There’s some amazing talent down there and it should… Continue reading Tonight’s the night!
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Happy Christmas
Wishing everyone all the best for the festive season, may the light be with you! A selection of the Christmas lights on 4th Street in Berkeley California and after “Starwars” in London…. Now we’re looking out at Snowdonia (Wales) in the rain looking at all those lovely summer skies from home! Still hoping for snow… Continue reading Happy Christmas
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Taking orders…
I’m in full on production mode right now on my calendar for 2016…. Featuring a selection of my paintings over the past twelve months plus a couple of earlier ones that have featured on my blog this year. Its a very limited edition calendar printed on glossy photo paper and I’m taking orders now if… Continue reading Taking orders…
Life and Light 