“His and Hers” the avocado and the geranium.

I was asked by PANZ (Pastel Artists of New Zealand) to document my still life process. I chose a still life composition that I took last summer. My partner grows avocados and I love to propagate geraniums, hence the title of this piece. I will share the process once PANZ have published their newsletter.

In the foreground is a version of the still life in gouache which I really enjoyed working on. In the background the original soft pastel painting worked on 300gsm HP Fabriano Artistico paper approximately 490 mm sq.

January 21, 2022

From faded to fresh…reawakening past work.

After a long needed studio tidy I discovered some older pieces of work that were a little tired and faded. Rather than turning them into collage or worse…I gave them a fresh layer of soft pastel and another chance to shine. ABOVE: “Little Blue Jug II”, soft pastel approximately A3. BELOW: “Abutilon Buttercup – A Drop of Amber” soft pastel original work approximately 7″ x 17″

August 19, 2021

Manawatu Arts Expo

“Summer Table II” acrylic on canvas 30″ sq exhibiting at the Manawatu Arts Expo this weekend 17th & $18th July 2021 in Palmerston North. A little bit of summer colour to bring a little warmth! 💕

July 13, 2021

Colour…medicine for the soul.

On a chilly damp day I can’t help but use warm vibrant colours, they literally draw me in! So here is a little colour to brighten up your day. These are a series of 6×6″ semi abstracted floral studies.

June 28, 2021

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