Category Archives: Art

Kia Ora followers. It’s November!!! I’m feeling a little anxious as I write this. I told you all last month that we were flying to Wellington for the annual SPLASH watercolour New Zealand exhibition. Well! Literally minutes ago the organisers contacted me to ask where my paintings were as they were hanging the art, judgingContinueContinue reading “November News”

I know:) It’s the 9th day of the month and I haven’t done my blog to you. So while the cricket is on the TV I will let you know what has been happening. Wellington workshop The two workshops held over four days were very rewarding. All of the 20 or more participants were enthusiastic,ContinueContinue reading “Obviously October”

Already I have noticed the days are longer and the temperature is rising. The bulbs are blooming and summer is on the way!!😍 Spring is in the air In August we traveled to Queensland to see families we hadn’t seen in 3 years. We spent time in a campervan travelling between homes, so time forContinueContinue reading “Spring into September”

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. ItContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue 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 weekContinueContinue 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. TheContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue 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. TwoContinueContinue reading “April Adventures. Day 7.”