the hills are alive...
29 December 2018
The hills are alive with the sound of a pen scratching on paper! Here are some photos from December of hiking and sketching trips into Mount Aspiring National Park which is just around the corner from...
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photos from last weekend's workshop
11 December 2018
This last weekend I ran my first workshop! And I'm happy to report I have 5 new converts to the magic of painting outside. Day 1 was spent at 2 different locations at Glendhu Bay on Lake Wanaka. We di...
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...
let's talk about : pens and ink
30 November 2018
Over the last year a number of people have been asking me all sorts of questions about my materials, my process and my techniques. So I'm starting a series of blog posts that will hopefully shed some ...
old Bedford truck
29 November 2018
Gone to pasture at the Wanaka Cemetery, this old truck has been my muse before. Last time I sketched it from the front, with it's wonderful grill, rusty bonnet and broken front bumper. But this time I...
weekend watercolour painting workshop - 8 & 9 December
15 November 2018
The Magic of Painting & Sketching Outside 8 & 9 December 2018 (8am to 3pm) $300pp, max 5 people. Location : Wanaka, New Zealand. I have had a number of people asking if I will be running painting clas...
shop update
7 November 2018
6 months in Spain and France just flew by. I sketched and painted more than ever filling 2 and half sketchbooks and 12 big A3 sheets and 4 smaller A4 sheets. Painting as large as A3 on location was a ...
summer sketchbook
15 April 2018
I've recently finished my little sketchbook and my bigger one is almost done too! This one starts back in November 2017 and goes until just a few days ago. The first sketches show lots of fresh spring...
milford sound
9 April 2018
Here is a true New Zealand icon - Milford Sound (Piopiotahi), with Mitre Peak standing proud on the left and The Lion guarding on the right. I did a watercolour sketch of this classic view from next t...