Just delivered my latest painting of the magic City. Part commission, part gift for Joe for his birthday. Brings back many happy memories and a sense of the timelessness evoked by it. “On Reflection….Venice” – oil on canvas, 300 x 250mm
The new Kiwi Diary…. out now
for a few years now I’ve had my paintings included in the iconic Kiwi Diary. Its the Same Again this year – Its great and packed with all sorts of Kiwi things with an eclectic mix of art and ecology, writing and recipes! This years is out now – in time for Christmas so check… Continue reading The new Kiwi Diary…. out now
Last weekend of my show….
Its been great to catch up with so many familiar faces when I’ve been in the gallery and we’re into the last week of the show now so I’d love to see you over the week end. This one is “Kapiti Lights” the island from above Otaki, the late sun’s last hurrah!
Exhibition opens!
Thanks to all those that came to my opening, it was great to catch up with so many old friends. We had a good crowd with George & Bernard on duelling mandolins it was a great night…the red stickers have started too which is something to be grateful for!
Getting ready for the Grand Opening!
“At the End of The Day” Bullock Creek, West Coast – oil on canvas 450x910mm Working right till the end of the day to get the exhibition together and summed up perfectly by the brilliant David Whyte… IT MUST BE …It must be we are waiting for the perfect moment. It must be under all… Continue reading Getting ready for the Grand Opening!
My exhibition “Jambalaya” opens Thursday
Final touches and refinements being added daily! They’re looking good and I’m excited to have a show on again. I’ll be in the gallery pretty often and look forward to seeing you there…
Spirit to the Wind
On the first anniversary of her death last night, we released the last of Mum’s ashes to the wind and tides into the setting sun at Plimmerton Beach. One of her favourite places as a child and in her later years. We followed it with a tasty meal of fish and chips in the sunset, another… Continue reading Spirit to the Wind
No mind…inner stillness
“All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.” – Eckhart Tolle “Matariki” oil on canvas, 600x600mm, $1,500
My second painting for canvas300 at the Academy
“The Annual Regatta – Taupo” oil on canvas 200x200mm The gala night is this coming Friday 17th, I’ve seen the works – they’re great! For just $90 you could take this one home and have a great night into the bargain… go to http://www.nzafa.com for tickets and other details.
Be in Quick!
Canvas 300 Join us for an evening of great food, wine & music at New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, 1 Queens Wharf. 5:30pm – 8.00pm, Friday 17th October 2014 Previewing available from Friday October 10th OUR ANNUAL SPECIAL GALA BLACK TIE EVENT Fabulous canapés and gourmet platters, complementary wine and beverages and ambient foot-… Continue reading Be in Quick!
