Laythan out fishing.

Acrylic on board  6 x 6 in. Sold (as a commission)

This is my grandson out with his Dad doing some fishing and looking really cool in his dark wrap around shades.  I found the skin tones quite challenging on this painting. The idea was to try and capture the feel of a bright sunny day, and get something of a likeness too I guess. Of course the sun glasses make it a lot easier for me.  Anyway they caught fish, which is the main thing.

Around the Mount

Acrylic on canvas panel 16 in x 20 in.

A favorite place of ours is the city of Tauranga and the nearby beach holiday town of Mount Maunganui, or 'the mount' as its affectionately known.  There is a coastal walkway around this iconic mountain, (actually a large hill, but I might get shot for saying that),  the path has an almost constant stream of runners, fitness walkers and families strolling around this beautiful spot. On a sunny day it is just glorious, the walk takes about 45 minutes and is worth the effort.  This picture captures the scene well.