big vistas

31 January 2020
Looking towards Treble Cone and Black Peak from the Hawea River Track
Looking towards Treble Cone and Black Peak from the Hawea River Track

Of course us lucky folk who live near the Southern Alps in New Zealand have the most wonderful big vistas at almost every turn of the road, or, for many, from the lounge window. Since the beginning of the year I've been adding many of these to my sketchbook. Here are a few for you to enjoy!

Glendhu Bay Campground and the Motutapu Valley
Glendhu Bay Campground and the Motutapu Valley
View from Sticky Forest over Lake Wanaka and towards Black Peak, Fog Peak and Niger Peak
View from Sticky Forest over Lake Wanaka and towards Black Peak, Fog Peak and Niger Peak
Secret Beach, West Coast
Secret Beach, West Coast
Lake Hayes looking towards Cecil Peak
Lake Hayes looking towards Cecil Peak
At the Wanaka Lavender Farm looking towards Crifflel Peak and Mt Barker
At the Wanaka Lavender Farm looking towards Crifflel Peak and Mt Barker

Do you have a big vista you would like captured in watercolour? Please get in touch, I'm open for commissions at the moment :-)

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