it's a spring thing with artist Renee Walden

it's a spring thing

25 November 2016

Back home in beautiful Central Otago, we've been having the most lush Spring I can ever remember.

No art this time, just photos :-)

West Wanaka & The Peninsula, New Zealand

Meanwhile, in the studio, I'm continuing with my New Zealand bird series. Follow on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on those.

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