nightscape in watercolour
10 October 2024
A few weeks ago I painted an imaginary nightscape in my sketchbook. It was so much fun I thought I'd like to do it again on a piece of fine art paper. I know that each time I do this kind of scene it ...
abstract paintings Clear tags
negative painting in practise
17 January 2024
Hi everyone, After last week's lesson where we painted the abstract goldfish using the negative painting technique, I thought it might be a good idea to follow up with a quick post showing other ways ...
abstract goldfish by negative painting
11 January 2024
Near my house there's an historic lavadero - an very old laundry area and a natural spring. The big, old wash tub is now a beautiful pond under some huge plane trees. Someone put some goldfish in the ...
15 minute christmas cards
20 November 2022
Christmas is coming! Did I just say that?! I thought it would be fun to paint some super quick Christmas cards. Each one you do will be a little different and there's lots of fun to be had with experi...
original artwork SALE
11 November 2020
That's right! I'm having a big spring clean. There's so much beautiful artwork stored carefully away, and I'd love it go to loving homes. So, from 9 November to 9 December, all artwork on my website i...
annual artwork sale
4 December 2018
It's that time of year again. 20% off all artwork until 24 December 2018. Includes abstracts, watercolours and portraits. Also includes all artwork I add to my shop before December 24! Go on! Buy your...
upcoming exhibition
28 February 2018
Along with fellow Wanaka Arts Society members Jo Nimmo, Jenny Hill, Susie Ruddenklau, Karen Scott, Joanne Deaker, Kym Beaton, I will be exhibiting at next week's Wanaka A&P Show. Original artworks for...
the perfect summer
19 February 2018
After all the little ones from the last week, I just had to share this big beauty. This bold painting was commissioned by a couple of lovely friends of mine. They are building a new home and said they...
little unframed abstracts
13 February 2018
For the upcoming A&P show in Wanaka, which is in just 3 weeks (yikes!), I've decided to add a number of small, unframed, abstract landscapes to my collection. These are an affordable art option. I'm a...