It has been the best two weeks ever! I’ve enjoyed every moment, especially being able to pull out my paints and paint to my heart’s content! There are 10 little paintings/sketches all A5 in size, approximately 6″ x 8″ in watercolour. Mostly they are views directly from our motorhome! My husband Laurie goes to a lot of trouble to ensure we park with the best possible view, which isn’t always easy, but he’s done a great job!
Our first night was spent at Ashley Gorge on our way over the mountains to the West Coast.Little baby lambs can be seen everywhere along side their Mums, frolicking through their ever so green pastures!Jacksons Retreat, a beautiful place to stay in the mountains of the West Coast, New ZealandThis is a replica of the “Tambo” one of 42 shipwrecks on the Hokitika River Bar between 1865 and 1982. We admired this beautiful boat whilst having lunch and watching the high seas.Glendhu Bay, a special holiday park on the banks of Wanaka Lake. I spent my time painting, whilst other adventuring individuals plunged into the 12 degree water!So peaceful down south at Surat Bay, at the mouth of the Caitlins River. Just us, a few other campers and huge sea lions relaxing on the beach. Males can weigh up to 500kg!Parked right along the banks of the Leith River and this awesome view only metres from our motorhome.My dreams came true when I sighted a magnificent Royal Albatross. This was in Dunedin on the remote Taiaroa Head Peninsula, where there is a protected breeding colony for these beautiful majestic birds. They can have a wingspan of up to 3.6metres.Wow, what a congregation of Spotted Shags on a wharf in Oamaru on the East Coast of the South Island. They are about 70cm in length have 2 tufts on their head, spots on their wings and found only in New Zealand.My last little painting of the trip is of the majestic Mount Cook (Aoraki in Mauri). This was the actual view straight out of our motorhome. A could’ve sat outside, but enjoyed the comforts of sitting on our comfy rear lounge. Oh, the joys!
Those are some incredible paintings! You should someday do a time-lapse video of your painting process. That would be so much fun to watch! Really glad I found your blog. Hope to see more and more of your work. 🙂
What a treat! These are beautiful paintings. Each one is a little master piece. And, there is so much diversity in subject matter.
I’m curious were you working in a sketch book? what size and paper? there is a nice continuity to the work.
Thank you Holly! I used a5 sized sketch pads 300gsm. That’s roughly 6×8 inches. Im so pleased to have this little collection. I gave the first away, then painted another to replace it! 🤗
Those are some incredible paintings! You should someday do a time-lapse video of your painting process. That would be so much fun to watch! Really glad I found your blog. Hope to see more and more of your work. 🙂
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Thanks so much and your photographs are terrific!
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Thanks Anica.
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How fantastic! amazing! You are a fantastic artist!
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Thank you for your lovely comment! I’d love to a fantastic artist, and I won’t give up til then 🙂
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Such bright and beautiful paintings! I love New Zealand, it is my favourite country of all those I’ve visited!
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Thank you, Amy! Having the time to stop and play with paint, made the trip unreal for me! 🙂
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Brillant as always
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Thanks so much! 🤗🚐🐝
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What a treat! These are beautiful paintings. Each one is a little master piece. And, there is so much diversity in subject matter.
I’m curious were you working in a sketch book? what size and paper? there is a nice continuity to the work.
Holly
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Thank you Holly! I used a5 sized sketch pads 300gsm. That’s roughly 6×8 inches. Im so pleased to have this little collection. I gave the first away, then painted another to replace it! 🤗
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You are awesome!
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I love the little lamb! This journal is great.
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Thanks so much! I couldn’t wait to paint everyday! So inspirational, peaceful and relaxing! 🤗
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Wow. So much beauty!!!!
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Thanks Jodi! The country is beautiful, as are thed people, the sheep, the cows, just everything!!
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Wow, what an amazing trip! Beautiful watercolors!! 😍❤️
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Thank you, Patty Anne ! It was the best! 🤗
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Wow!! Your painting is so rich, captures movement and colours so vividly. They’re wonderful! You have so much talent.
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Thank you for your kind comment. I tried my best and would love to paint them all again 🤗
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Reminded me beautifully of a 10 day holiday there a few years ago. Lovely , lively watercolours!!
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Thanks so much Lindy. This is our 4th holiday here and we never tire of it! 🤗
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Beautiful watercolours! Looks spectacular, and you’ve captured a wonderful freshness. 🙂
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Oh, thank you Rebecca! Your comment is music to my ears! 🙂 😘
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