Renee Walden
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a day in the maniototo

a day in the maniototo

18 April 2020

Back in March I was invited by Catlins artist Lynley van Alphen to join her on a day's plein air painting in Central Otago. The day was showery and squally, but it didn't put us off and we both comple...

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painting mt aspiring - step by step

painting mt aspiring - step by step

13 February 2019

I thought you might be interested in seeing some step by step photos of my latest New Zealand mountain landscape - Tititea / Mount Aspiring from Bevan Col. The painting is from a photograph I took of ...

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let's talk about : watercolour paper

let's talk about : watercolour paper

24 January 2019

After asking about pens and inks, the most common question I get from followers and students is about the best watercolour paper to use. While the choice of paper is often a personal one, I am sure th...

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we've been framing

we've been framing

24 January 2018

David and I have added frames to a number of my abstract landscape pieces painted on wood and canvas board. These are hidden frames, situated behind the painting, so they float 2cm away from the wall....

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painting postcards

painting postcards

12 January 2018

It's a long time since I've painted a postcard for my followers! The last one was way back in October last year. It went from Spain to Canada. So next week I will be giving away both of the postcards ...

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set of small abstract paintings

set of small abstract paintings

15 December 2017

I am sure it's no news to you that I love the fields, mountains and lakes around my home. And that I love birds and trees. And that I love painting little paintings :-) So I have a new set of little a...

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