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Huka Falls
Posted on August 17, 2016 Leave a Comment
This was my choice of painting destination…the amazing Huka Falls. I was excited. Arriving at the arranged time at the top lookout I got myself organised and ready. Enthusiasm was flowing. Excitement for the next two hours of en plein air painting with Trevor Dowman, an amazing mentor. “Be bold”, I told myself. I tried. […]
En Plein Air with Trev
Posted on August 10, 2016 Leave a Comment
When you get the opportunity to paint alongside an experienced painter you grab it and that is exactly what I did when it was suggested we go and paint out on location together. How much I have to learn and here is someone who has been on the painting journey for over 35 years as […]
Whangaroa Inlet
Posted on August 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
A day trip away with my darling dearest had me relishing in the idea of en plein air painting in a new location. I was keeping an eye out for anything special that might be a good subject. And there it was… It must have been because I was paying particular attention because I have […]
An Udder Story
Posted on August 2, 2016 Leave a Comment
Since we have been gone from New Zealand, small town New Zealand has gone through a make-over which is absolutely delightful. All these little towns doing something comical and quirky to show their particular flavour to the world. And the town of Bulls is no exception. On the road into town there is a sign […]
If It Weren’t For Ya Gumboots…
Posted on August 1, 2016 Leave a Comment
An unexpected road trip with Jo is always going to be filled with fun and laughter. She is the Queen of Disney Princess music and her theatrical bent and gorgeous voice have you singing along before you know it…Okay, it might have been just my finger tapping on the steering wheel but I was definitely […]
Autumn Watch
Posted on July 5, 2016 4 Comments
A normal morning walk with the dog was all set up to be nothing but normal until… Until I heard that quiet voice telling me to take my camera. I hesitated. The dog was already doing circles in the back of the car all eager and excited, and I had a list of things to accomplish […]
Keeping it all together
Posted on June 29, 2016 2 Comments
We had taken so long to organise ourselves to get ready that I chose not to go back for my gloves…bad mistake right there! By the time we had biked into town on a dreary cold Taupo winter morning our fingers were bitter cold. So, after our jobs were done we popped into the bike […]
Sumptuous
Posted on June 28, 2016 Leave a Comment
Sunflowers are sumptuous! Sumptuous in colour. Sumptuous in flamboyant abandonment. My desire with this painting done in oil with paletteknife on a large canvas was to evoke all those indulgent feelings amidst a riot of colour. The thick oil applied in long sweeps and the very tactile flower centres make your fingers itch to touch it 🙂 Truly sumptuous! (follow the […]
Art Trail Taupo 2016
Posted on June 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
It’s been a while since I’ve been sharing my #Grateful posts on here with you all…apologies. I have been busy doing my first Art Trail exhibition and I have been just a little consumed. (My family think that should read ‘just a LOT consumed’) It’s over now and I have resurfaced for a gulp of air before […]
Fejoa Delight
Posted on April 27, 2016 Leave a Comment
Yay! It’s that time of the year again. I LOVE Fejoa season. Super grateful for this special fruit. Not quite sure why I love them so much… maybe, memories of creeping up the back fence and hiding low so the neighbour couldn’t see us kids out his lounge window as we nicked the fruit from […]
Lynda Symons Artistry 