“Stillness”

“Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You… Continue reading “Stillness”

Contemplations

Contemplating the silence… the view from home. My two newest paintings are on show this weekend in the ‘Alzheimers Marlborough Art Trail’, they’re at Joanna Dudson-Scott’s Riverlore Gallery on SH6 at Wairau Bridge – and you can stop off for lunch at Wairau River Wines next door after contemplating them! It’s been great to be… Continue reading Contemplations

“Midnight Marauders; The Mystery”

Since we were featured on ‘Grand Designs NZ’ my paintings have been in demand everytime it’s shown around the globe and my latest commission comes from that, shortly to be winging its way to Australia. Glad to be getting into the studio again, inspired to do some new works. This one is from one of… Continue reading “Midnight Marauders; The Mystery”

Zooming in!

For the period of our Covid-19 Lockdown I’m taking my painting classes online. So if you want to join us it’s on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm (NZST). It costs $40 per session and it works surprisingly well! You’ll need a zoom capable device (ie the Zoom app downloaded) with its camera focused on your painting… Continue reading Zooming in!

Splendid Isolation…

The birds are singing (along with the Italians!) and the sun keeps rising and come tides in and out. It feels like a great time just to sit and ‘be in the moment’ in Splendid Isolation here at Ngahere Hou. This is my latest painting of the view from here, that I did for one… Continue reading Splendid Isolation…

For a good cause

Last week I had the privilege of participating in the Lifeline Trust youth suicide fundraising auction organised by the Jake Millar Foundation. I’m very happy to say my painting “I’ll Meet You There” sold for a good price with all funds going to support the Trusts valuable work. Thanks to everyone involved. You can see… Continue reading For a good cause

September Special….Make an offer

As we close in on completion of our new and spectacular house….and Chris Moller from “Grand Designs” keeps asking where’s the contingency? I’m thinking its time to get you involved! I’m happy to offer 30% off the listed price to get our house finished! So heres your chance to make an offer on any of… Continue reading September Special….Make an offer

On the Trail!

This weekend is the Manawatu Arts and Gardens Trail and I’ve taken over the Blanchetts showroom to be part of it. So if you’re near Palmerston North come in and say hello! We’re also featuring the works of a number of the painters in my class here too, and they look great! See more about… Continue reading On the Trail!

Light on the Edge

My latest Woodpecker Bay painting fresh off the easel. It’s one of those places where the spirit flies free in the breeze and the morning sun glows on the tides edge. Walking on my favourite beach in the first light of dawn, the light in my heart reflected in the sand. see more of my… Continue reading Light on the Edge