Paramata Harbour II   45cm x 35cm  Acrylic on boxed canvas.

A larger version of my original painting with some variations. 

 

 Sunrise on Okiwi Bar Great Barrier Is.  76.0cm x 34cm  sold

I have just completed this commission for friends.  I believe it is a belated wedding present from the parents, a wonderful idea and memory for them as they now live overseas.  I am sure their three kids will enjoy it too.

Two Trees  Acrylic on box canvas.  18 x 24 in.

I shot the reference photo for this painting many years ago, can't remember where now.  But it's only just now made it into paint. They don't call me a procrastinator for nothing.
 

 

Headland, Great Barrier Island NZ.  12 x 16 in.  Acrylic on canvas board.

This was done mainly with a pallet knife and some minor detail with a brush.  Painting with the blade makes these wonderful spontaneous marks in the clouds and beach.  The thick paint and the texture on the headland also gives added interest to the composition.

 Rural Idyl 9 x 12 inches  acrylic on panel

I have not posted for quite a while so here is a little daily painting I did today in about two hours.

 Lake Louise Canada  Acrylic on canvas 75cm x 65cm

This painting has been reworked from an older version. 

Deleted a lot of detail and broke up a few edges and background areas. 

This helped to focus attention on the main focal areas.  

Painting not available.

Fire and Ice.  Acrylic on 12mm box canvas. 75cm x 35cm  

Here is an example of texture and shapes using a variety of paint application and removal techniques.  New Zealand sits on the edge of two tectonic plates which is why we have so many mountain ranges, geothermal, volcanoes and earthquakes in this country.