'Mountain pass' 6 x 6 in.  acrylic on board.

We were down south and near the mountains early autumn a year ago. I took a bunch of photos for painting reference later.
This week I hauled them out of my i photo files, chose what I thought had the most potential and cropped them heavily for these little 6x6 in. studies. Its a quick way to see if any of them could make bigger paintings. Some work some don't.

This one above definitely has potential I think. I simplified the trees ( there were lots more), moved the road around to make it more interesting and increased the amount of lake showing at the base of the mountain.

'Okiwi Bar'  6x6in. acyrlic on board.  sold


My first painting for several weeks which have occupied packing up our house, loading a hired truck and moving to another town. We will be traveling for a few months before settling into our new home.  Hopefully lots more time to paint.

A demonstration painting at a local market day recently. We sold 3 paintings plus the demo painting later on.  Definitely one of my better days!    Sold

9x12 Acrylic on canvas panel.  "Early Morning Run'  Not much to say on this one. I am still working on simplifying the shapes and composition. In painting less is actually more.

'Getting ready to sail' 9x12 in. acrylic on canvas.

At a recent paint out session I began the above painting struggling with high wind gusts that threatened to take my easel and toss it into the sea. Paint tubes and coffee mug were being whisked away by the wind as well. Finally my centre of interest ( the sailing dinghy) was gone onto the water as well. (I guess thats what they came for, not to pose for me). I had no option but to take a couple of quick photos and complete the painting at home. Happy days.

Pohutakawa in flower.  9x12 inch Acrylic on canvas.


I did this quick sketch to work out a composition for a workshop lesson this coming weekend. Looking forward to it.  Painting not available

SOLD   Takapuna Beach. 9x12 inches. Acrylic on canvas. 

 

As you can probably tell this is a 'plein air' sketch completed on site.  

It was exhibited in a combined show of plein air work by our art group. 

I am pleased to remember that this piece was purchased 

by the gallery owners.