More Blues

Heartland (I): Strata
Mar 2006
Mixed media on canvas
Five pieces each 100x100x35mm, placed in an upright cross

Strata detail

I had forgotten about this series! This piece lives in Heartland NZ - Winton.

Today I have been reworking Mia...just adding a bit more blue...a lot more actually. The York Street Gallery is celebrating its first birthday tomorrow so I'm taking in a few extra works...reworked Mia will be one of them.

The Blues

Soul Dream
Mar 2006
Mixed media on canvases, mounted on board
c. 900x900x70mm

I plan to explore the use of blues using Soul Dream as the starting point of the series. My favourite blue for a while has been Prussian.

Visiting Mary

Mary's Window (VIII)
Aug 2006
Mixed media on canvas
610x910x35mm

Mary's Window (VIII) detail


This piece was purchased by a local pharmacist. He has it hanging at his workplace in the shop area. Sometimes I visit with scripts.

I usually find it a little weird when I see my work again. I know it's mine but I can't really believe it.

Everybody needs a Jane!

The Quilting (XXV): Plans of Hope
Dec 2006
Mixed media on canvas
Four pieces - 100x100x35mm each, unmounted

I have been working as an administrator for a few weeks...just a short-term contract to cover planned absence. It has been fun working alongside friends again. I had thought that my painting would continue on pretty much as normal...was I wrong! There is still time to paint, but the headspace is not there...

I've just had a call from Jane Blackmore, my TLC mentor. Perfect timing as she was able to discuss & laugh about the situation with me.

Everybody needs a Jane!

Kotuku - White Heron

My Soul Knoweth (III)
2006
Oil, oil-stick on canvas
455x455x35mm
NZ$450

My Soul Knoweth (III) detail

Today was my birthday so I spent a little time alone at one of my favourite places around here - the Opihi River, opposite the Stratheona Huts. As I was walking along beside the river I saw something brilliant white in the distance. I wasn't sure what it was until it started flying. I hoped & hoped that it would fly past me, & it did...a huge kotuku with slow-flapping wings, croaking in flight. How awesome! (As usual) I did not have my camera so just waved as it flew by.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:
marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Psalm 139:14

Final Cut

Identifiable Marks (XIII): Magnify
Oct - Nov 2006
Mixed media on canvas
610x910x35mm
POA

Common Prayer (II): Peace, Not War
2006
Mixed media on canvas
455x455x35mm
POA

Extending Silence (IX): Re-energise
Reworked Mar 2007
Mixed media on canvas
305x305x35mm
POA

I sent the above three pieces off to Invercargill today for the exhibition An Autumn Affaire. Initially I was contacted through my Artfind website & asked to exhibit...probably will not get to see the show as it is a little too far to travel.

An Autumn Affaire

Extending Silence (IX): Re-energise
Reworked Mar 2007
Mixed media on canvas
305x305x35mm
NZ$250

Re-energise detail

This week I am sending work to Invercargill for exhibition in the Southland Art Society’s An Autumn Affaire show. What to send? Maybe Magnify, Layered Memories & Re-energise.

An Autumn Affaire
Southland Art Society
City Gallery
Don Street
Invercargill
13 April 9 - May 2007
Opening Night – Friday 13 April, ticket only