Can’t think of a word that starts with O to go with October so blog it is! Reporting back on Franklin Arts and Tauranga Expo. No sales but lots of good feedback. My very capable hanging assistant. My screen at the Tauranga Art Expo looked coordinated and fresh. I was very happy with it. WhenContinue reading "October Blog"
Surprisingly it’s September
Our days are getting warmer and longer. Summer is on its way. By all accounts it’s going to be long and hot. Bring it on!!! Woohoo! That’s me with the Best in Watercolour award at the Tauranga Society of Artists. Thrilled to get it. It now sits on our cabinet with my name on!!! TheContinue reading "Surprisingly it’s September"
Awesome August
Cold nights but the most stunning days, day after day here at the beach, and it’s winter. I feel very blessed to live in such a gorgeous landscape. It feeds my soul. My project this month was to practice my drawing and the best way to do this is using a blind contour method. BlindContinue reading "Awesome August"
July 2026
Welcome to my July blog. I know it’s already the 9th, but I’ve been busy! Phil and I completed the 30 day challenge of a sketch each day. I started off well and although there were some days I really couldn’t be bothered, I persisted and made it to the end of the month. ItContinue reading "July 2026"
Just into June
Kia Ora and welcome to my blog, coming to you at the beginning of our winter in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not entirely a winter scene but some of those blues get pretty intense over the ocean. Im still doing lots of playing and experimenting with watercolour, with shapes, lines, pastel, crayon and ink. These examplesContinue reading "Just into June"
May Magic
Kia Ora and welcome back to all my followers. I’ve got lots to share with you this month. Firstly the Tauranga Society of Artists Expo in April. This was amazing and I shared a space with some incredible artists. My exhibition space. I sold 2 paintings during the weekend and if you look hard youContinue reading "May Magic"
April Appearance
Kia Ora and welcome to all of you that follow my art journey and inspire me to continue. Quiet Landscape. Sometimes I want to see the landscape as it is, across the harbour to the Kaimai Range’s. Reflecting on Hills Landscape with trees Then things went crazy and this happened! It’s an important part ofContinue reading "April Appearance"
March Madness
Kia Ora to all my followers. Thanks for hanging in there. My blog comes out once a month with thoughts, observations and what has been produced over the month. While on a mini camping holiday ( 1 night!) I saw this cute little 60’s caravan and had to sketch it. The motor home wasn’t halfContinue reading "March Madness"
Forever February
Already into February and I haven’t done my blog. So now’s the time! The sun going down at Awakino. Can you see the sun? It’s such a beautiful sight watching a sunset and also a sunrise. I try not to paint these pictures of perfection. You’ll hear comments from viewers saying “ that doesn’t lookContinue reading "Forever February"
January 2026
I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and ready for the year ahead. I’m still in holiday mode, which is inevitable when you live at the beach. Might I say the weather the last few days has been superb and I’ve managed to have lots of swims. Activity on theContinue reading "January 2026"
