Snowy Mountain
Lake Wakatipu , Late afternoon with the steam ship Earnslaw heading towards Walter Peak. The work seeks to capture the true scale of nature in comparison with the works of man.
Forest Guardian
I have long been fascinated by the concept of the forest guardians in the form of spirits or fairies. It reveals the idea of a Maori maiden clothed by nature, serenely watching over her domain. Integrated in the picture is my love of the New Zealand native bush with warm light filtering through the trees...
“Vermeer” Style Portrait Of The Artist’s Daughter
Portrait of The Artist’s daughter who is a singer songwriter painted for her 18th birthday. Example of the “VERMEER” style of an interior with a figure placed in a situation of working or in recreation. The critical aspect is the lighting which is nearly always from a window positioned on the side of the work. The foundation...
Summer Evening “Okareka”
This time of the day is very SERENE and the heat of the day gives way to the coming coolness of the night. “ALL IS AT PEACE”.
Swollen Stream
Close Up This painting invokes the memories I have of tramping through the native forest of New Zealand and the beautiful crystal clear water roaring over the mossy rocks. It tells the story of sun rise after morning rain which is purifying and cleansing. I wanted to convey the freshness of the cool morning and...
“Lake Okareka” Afternoon
The painting captures the beautiful afternoon light quality typical to the ”Rotorua Lakes”. Bush clad hills are reminiscent of drapery with the folds and shadows rippling across the lake edge.
