Kia Ora followers. Thanks for all the feedback. Im loving that. It’s quite a surreal experience writing about my art journey to people I don’t know. So thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Tauranga Marina The Tauranga Urban Sketchers met at the Bridge marina to draw, paint and have coffee. ItContinue reading "Art in August"

Half way through the year already. How did that happen? This last month was a month of teaching more than painting. I love it cos I learn so much, but I’m an artist. Shouldn’t I be painting? Maybe the old adage of everything has a season is true for artists as well. You need toContinue reading "Just June"

May is the month of my birth so I am taking ownership of it in this blog. Before I start on May I must finish telling you about my April Adventures. After almost 3 years we got to have real hugs with our daughter and grandchildren ❤️❤️❤️ They came from Queensland Australia for a weekContinue reading "My Month: May"

I think the adventure is finishing!!! This is our last day of the Women in Art Tour. It started with a walk around the Viaduct Basin and Britamart. We visited the Eden garden where I managed to quietly sit and sketch and paint. I loved the light on the bench seat in the garden. TheContinue reading "April Adventures. Day 9."

Sadly we have left Paihia and the Bay of Islands. We headed for Auckland. A stay in Auckland is never complete without a visit to the Art Gallery. Exhibitions included women of the Pacific and Romancing the Collection. Albert park gave opportunities for sitting in the sun and sketching. These ladies really are on aContinue reading "April Adventures. Day 8."

In the bus bright and early on the way to Kerikeri. Had to stop at this place!! Living Nature natural cosmetics. We all came out looking as gorgeous as these lovely ladies. Back in the bus and travel down the road to the Stone Store and Kemp house. Kemp house was built in 1822. TwoContinue reading "April Adventures. Day 7."

I was so surprised this morning when I woke to see that the sun was up and the predicted rain and thunder storms were not present. So it was with great delight that after breakfast we made our way to the Ferry at the Paihia wharf. Sharron calls us kittens as she tries to herdContinue reading "April Adventures. Day6."

We have superb accomodation in Paihia. The hotel is across the road from the sea. Vistas out to the Bay of Islands . This morning I did a demonstration for the group and then they went away and painted on their individual balconies as the rain came down. I divided the paper in half withContinue reading "April Adventures. Day 5."

Just a quiet start to the day today. It didn’t stay that way though. At 9am we were out on the street with our bags and painting gear ready for Sharron to take us all to breakfast. Sharron was full of apologies that she couldn’t take us to the original restaurant for breakfast as againContinue reading "April Adventures. Day 4."