I thought when we went into lockdown this time I would get lots of painting done and all the household chores that are constantly waiting for me. Instead the motivation left the household and we preferred to sit about, reading, watching tv and making melting moments. I did do some paintings of the beach for …
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August at the Beach.
Kia Ora. Thank you for checking in to my blog this month. It’s a beautiful time on the beach in August. High tides and crashing waves make walks along the beach quite exciting. The exhibition by the Unlimited Palette artists is hanging in Maddox Jewellers on the Main St in Katikati. Visual Haiku exhibition is …
July 2021
Over half way through the year already. For my art journey my year has two halves as well. The first half of the year is when I find I do most of my classes and paint, paint, paint. The second half of the year seems to be the season for exhibitions. This year the season …
Just June
I’m only just putting my thoughts into place to create my monthly blog. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read it. We all have busy lives so I do appreciate your interest. Thanks also to those of you who respond to my blog. Love to hear from more of you. My email …
Mundane May
That heading sounds a bit boring but it has been a quiet month so far. Classes start next month, and sales have been very slow. Quiet time means time to regroup and get the jobs done that are passed over during the busy season. Cleaning the studio, putting the paints and tools back in their …
My world in April
This month I have taken another abstract watercolour workshop and again I learnt so much. A small group but so busy and went away with some stunning works. Unlimited Palette group finishes their online exhibition at the end of April. This has been held through Taranaki artist, Dale Copeland’s on line gallery http://www.virtual.tart.co.nz Check it …
March Update
Whew! Exciting month already. We have just come back from a week in our camper van ( in the loose sense of the words!! A bed and a pota potty) and had the excitement of evacuating our beach front camp site early Friday morning with tsunami alerts on our mobile phones. Wonderful technology! So the …
February Catchup
It’s been a quiet month in my studio in February. Mainly as we have had a road trip away in our van. A chance to take a breather and appreciate our beautiful country. Plein air opportunities abound. Although I did have the opportunity to do these sketches I also took lots of photos that may …
January 2021
Happy New Year to you all. Thank you for following my monthly blog of what’s happening in my art world. The exhibition Less is More, continued through to the 15th January at the Historic Village in Tauranga. I had lots of positive feedback and some sales as well. I’m thrilled to be part of Andrew’s …
December Already
Hi there. Welcome to my December blog where I let you know what’s been happening in my world of art. In November I also entered the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art festival. Four days of having my art in a beautiful garden in Katikati. Lots of people came to the garden and many left …
