At the top of the lake, in the heart of Lord of the Rings country, is a place called Paradise….and it truly is! “When we can truly see and understand the earth, love is born in our hearts. We feel connected. That is the meaning of love: to be at one. Only when we’ve… Continue reading A trip to Paradise!
Category: New Zealand
Snow drifts in
It took a few goes at landing and a return to Christchurch to change planes, but we finally arrived into Queenstown for a few days to celebrate Kate’s Birthday in the Mountains… there’s a real buzz in town for the skiing season, everyone’s having a happy time and it’s magic to be here in the… Continue reading Snow drifts in
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The Sea Question
The Sea Question The sea asks ‘How is your life now?’ It does so obliquely, changing colour. It is never the same on any two visits. It is never the same in any particular Only in generalities: tide and such matters Wave height and suction, pebbles that rattle. It doesn’t presume to wear a white… Continue reading The Sea Question
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We are One
It was great to get into the fresh, clear and wintery air of the South Island and the hot pools at Hanmer Springs. There is nothing like a trip into the wilds to open your heart… “It is essential to acknowledge that the Earth is not unfeeling matter, but a living being that has given… Continue reading We are One
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Broken
On my way to Hanmer Springs for the weekend I had my first visit to Christchurch since the Earthquake four years ago. It is truly sobering. Where there was once a vibrant city it was eerily cleared and filled with bare spaces like a wasteland of emptiness. With hardly anyone around it had such a depressing… Continue reading Broken
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What are you seeing?
Someone asked me the other day, “how do I decide what to paint?” It’s a good question and one I get asked a lot in my classes. I know it has to come from the heart, it has to stir something in me. Then I came across this quote from Degas, and it got me… Continue reading What are you seeing?
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Out of the blue
One of the really nice things about painting, especially for as many years as I’ve been at it, is how they become family treasures. Yesterday, out of the blue, this arrived in my inbox…. “Your attached 1982 painting takes pride of place on my wall. My grandfather was the original owner of the piece. Whenever… Continue reading Out of the blue
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Buying Time
Update: It’s buying time at New Chums Beach. The development plans have been withdrawn! For now there’s a breathing space before a new plan emerges. Maybe it’s time for a giant “crowd source” to buy it for everyone….. sometimes we just need these wild untamed places. See the news article update here. Together we can… Continue reading Buying Time
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Cliftons Art Prize
For the past few years I’ve had the honour of being one of the Judges for the Cliftons Art Prize. Centred on the major cities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong there are regional prizes for each city and one overall winner. The entries are always very diverse which makes the judging more… Continue reading Cliftons Art Prize
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Breathing Room
I’m really excited to be be part of this new development in Christchurch! Managing Director Mark Appleton has invited me to be one of the foundation artists in his new gallery opening in the stylish Frobisher Interiors showroom at 322 Manchester St, check it out online at http://www.frobisher.co.nz He’s getting together some great artists to compliment the… Continue reading Breathing Room
Life and Light 