olives – Life and Light

Stillness…

July 4, 2017July 4, 2017 Posted in Creativity, Environment, Inspiration, meditation, Nature, New Zealand, photography, Spiritual Ecology, Travel3 Comments

The winter stillness permeates right to the depths of my soul…. I’m finding my way home at the Kenepuru!

For the love of it!

May 28, 2016November 7, 2016 Posted in Inspiration, Nature, New Zealand, olives, Permaculture, Trees9 Comments

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!

Keeping up to Date

November 28, 2015December 29, 2015 Posted in Art, Creativity, Landscape, Painting, ShopLeave a comment

I’m rapidly running out of my calendars for 2016. So if you want one get in quick!….they’re $30 including postage. Its easy, secure (through PayPal) and pretty efficient too – you should get it delivered within a few days. I’ve been quite impressed by MyShopify its taken a lot of the complications out of international… Continue reading Keeping up to Date

A different kind of creativity!

October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 Posted in Art, Creativity, Inspiration, Landscape, New Zealand, Painting15 Comments

I’ve just returned from a few days down South at “Hou Ngahere” being Bob the Builder! Making a start on my new studio down there. I’m very excited to (eventually) have a dedicated painting space – although it will also double as guest accommodation. A big Thanks to my mate and site boss, Alex – who actually… Continue reading A different kind of creativity!