The brand new toilet block at Baylys Beach is now fully completed and it looks pretty flash. I must admit Im flush with excitement as my design was chosen. The mural begins this week…exciting times ahead! A big thanks to the Baylys Beach Society, the Kaipara District Council and Fosters paint Dargaville.
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This is a new painting using oil paint on hardboard. The way I see it, this painting can be viewed several ways. The first is magma coming up out of the ocean floor preparing to turn into a new volcanic island. The second viewing ( or birth) looks like a sperm cell heading towards an unfertilised egg. Do you see anything else?
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If you are looking for some fresh screen prints from New Zealand artists then you should put the 22nd of September in your calendar!
Come and see work by Michael Smither, Brad Novak, Sam Mathers, Matt Payne, Sam Leitch and
Sean Mc Donnell.
Kelly Street Galley. 3 Kelly Street Baylys Beach
Opens 2pm , 22nd September
10am – 2pm daily until the 29th.
See you there!
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Im thrilled to be taking some new paintings and prints throughout the North Island (New Zealand) starting from next week. Im so thankful for all of the art galleries that support my work.
Feel free to follow my journey using nzpainter on instagram. I will make sure to surround myself with lots of art and nature along the way!
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The last two weeks have been fantastic creating a new handmade, 10 layer screen print at Artrite Screen Printing in Onehunga. They are the best in the business. Working alongside the likes of Brad Novak, Michael Smither, Matt Payne and Max Gimblett has been humbling. I really think screen printing is a wonderful form of art making.
My new print “Into the light” can be found on my website under the shop option and prints. Follow the link below to have a look:) Free shipping worldwide.
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What a fun time in Auckland last weekend at The Auckland Art show! Meeting countless talented artists, friends, helpers, collectors and art enthusiasts. It’s so great to see that the arts are alive and kicking here in New Zealand.
A big thanks to all!
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There is something really special about Aotea ( Great Barrier Island). I was lucky enough to recently make some art from my last trip to this majestic place, late last year. This painting is one of my passengers…an elder kaumatua .I took a photo of him contemplating life and gazing into the distance without me realising it. I love the colours of the art studio behind him. This painting will be at the The Auckland Art Show at the Viaduct Events Centre from the 12th of July until the 14th next month. Come along..see you there.
I love coming across works of art that get you thinking. This is an older cut out painting of mine from 2018 using oil paint on hard board. I have used reflective full moons and also people in the shape of a butterfly. The shape also makes an abstract face. Ive tried to make the ephemeral nature of these things more permanent by using longer lasting paint. What do you think?
Whenever I see a rainbow I stop what I’m doing to appreciate its splendour. A brief and beautiful moment in time. It is often hard to look away. Many cultures believe the rainbow is the pathway between mortals and the gods. Sir Isaac Newton demonstrated that white light (signifying purity, or the holy spirit) is composed of all the colours of the rainbow.
This new oil painting is a biggie…140 cm x 100 cm. I’m loving the colours and also the process.
I was extremely fortunate at the start of this week to talk about art making in Northland. Mark Amery from Radio New Zealand got in touch after noticing that I am originally from Wellington. Being a fellow Wellingtonian and creative person himself must have struck a chord with him. I must say it was a real pleasure and Im sure the listeners will feel inspired to visit Baylys Beach someday soon.
Thanks again Mark!