Studio
Small detail section of the painting the glorious “Jessie Logan”.
7th February, 2019Here we have a close up showing the bow wave of “Jessie logan”. There’s nothing more satisfying than painting a good bow wave. In a marine painting it is probably one of the most important features. If done properly it can give so much energy to the painting. The painting of “Jessie Logan” will be featured in the new Zealand’s Maritime history exhibition in early 2021 to be held in Auckland.
Small detail section of the painting showing the bow wave of “Jessie Logan”.
Sneak peak at one of the marine paintings.
12th November, 2018Here is a section of one of the marine paintings that will be on show at the exhibition. It has been steady progress with each painting taking on average seven weeks full time to complete. This is not including the research involved. The exhibition will include two paintings depicting New Zealand’s proud history in sailing.
The famous mullet boat “Celox” thundering down the Hauraki Gulf.
The last brush stroke.
28th April, 2017Finally! the Antarctic paintings are completed. It has certainly been a challenging and very satisfying fifteen months since the first brush stroke was applied. Long hours in the studio each day has seen the completion of sixteen paintings. Now, very much looking forward to working with the Fine Art Society and organising the Christchurch exhibition. The exhibition venue will be the Classics Room which is adjacent to the Great Hall in the Arts Centre. The exhibition will run from the 6th to 9th of October. I have added some close focus sections of some of the works. Now on Instagram so you can check out other works.
Cropped image of one of the paintings showing detail.
Cropped image highlighting detail.
Cropped image showing detail.
Close focus cropped image of a painting.
Close focus cropped image of the Southern Ocean painting.
Studio update
8th March, 2017Detailed drawings of the last Antarctic paintings have now been sketched out and ready to be transferred to the canvas. Once completed, attention will be focused on the upcoming exhibitions. Dates and venues to be posted soon as we have received confirmation. Also, here is section detail of some of the paintings.
Section detail of old wicker lamp in Scott’s hut.
The grand old Mrs Sam stove in Shackelton’s hut.
Shackelton’s “Nimrod” arriving at Cape Royd’s.
The studio with a underpainting in progress for on of the subjects.
I don’t normally paint in the dark !!!
Study painting of Scott’s Terra Nova hut
28th December, 2016This is a acrylic study painting of Scott’s Terra Nova hut which is completed before embarking on the more complex oil painting.
Scott’s Terra Nova hut.
Paintings always begin with many drawings and sketches.
Studio update
17th August, 2016The Antarctic paintings are progressing nicely. Each subject presenting a new challenge.
I came across a great quote – Painting is easy when you don’t know how and very difficult when you do – Edgar Degas
A pondering moment.
Crafting Mount Erebus
Treasures of the past
Studio update
19th June, 2016
Introducing the studio recluse beavering away with the #Antarctic paintings. How about a progress report, well it’s steady progress.
The traditional oil painting process is extremely time consuming especially when each subject starts with a thumbnail sketch and then finishing with a more detailed large drawing that is eventually transferred to the canvas.
The Antarctic subjects are challenging to capture the mood of hardship and isolation but definitely achievable.
