This painting is a lovely view of the cute little lighthouse at French pass. Painted in acrylics on birchwood painting board. 

200 x 200mm

 

This painting is taken from a photograph looking out from Tiritiri Matangi Island, on a beautiful day, taken while I was walking and picnic-ing on the island. An amazing place.

This painting measures 750mm x 480mm and is framed in a lovely oak bees waxed frame.

This painting is available for sale at Turua Gallery as part of their 5th celebration exhibition.

Hip Hip Hooray opens 16th February.

Prints available. See my prints page.

 

This original painting completed in November 2023 looks down onto Hahei beach and over to Te Pare Point with the Alderman islands in the distance. The serenity of this place, of places like this on a hot summer's day beckon the viewer to visit. I certainly want to go back to Hahei, it's been a while...

Painting sold by Flagstaff Gallery in Devonport  - April 2024.

Prints are also available - see my prints page.

Painting framed measures: 772mm x 772mm

Unframed 760mm x 760mm

Framed in oak with a float of 5mm.

 

This beautiful depiction of Pohutukawa flowers, the epitome of a New Zealand summer looks out over the water to Ponui island.

In acrylics on board it measures 330mm x 430mm and is framed in a white tray frame.

This painting is taken from a photo from the roadside on the way out to French Pass. A stunning part of New Zealand. Painted in acrylics on birchwood board it measures 200 x 200mm 

 

This painting depicts a well known and much loved view of Mahurangi harbour. Painted from a photo I took as I was driving out towards Mita Bay on Mahurangi West Road. I love this area and it's beauty has inspired me to paint several paintings from different perspectives. Measuring 1240mm x 1240mm (framed in a black tray frame). This work makes a significant yet peaceful impact on any wall, and when it has been on one of mine it has been as if I was looking out a window. If you are interested in this painting, please phone or email me. If you would like a print of this painting - please ... [view details]

This painting views Lion Rock at Piha from the beach reserve looking out to sea through the flax bushes. The space of the sky balancing and emphasising the land below.

This work is in acrylics on canvas and measures 490mm x 1155mm and is framed in a black tray frame.

This gorgeous painting depicts three Nikaus, laden with berries, framed in a beautiful wooden frame - 500mm x 550mm.

This painting is of the great character Greg who lived on the island of Tiritiri Matangi. I have heard a number of stories about Greg - who was infamous for stealing visitors lunches while they were on a picnic. 

Painted  in acrylics on canvas and set in a wooden tray frame measuring 640 x 440mm

 

The sea splashes up and over the rocks at stunning Little Barrier island (Te Hauturu-0-Toi), and the pohutukawa trees extend across the point in the distance. Elements which for me capture the joy, beauty and mystery of this place, which I experienced in a recent visit.

Painted in 2001, this water colour work has until now been in my private collection. It shows how my work has evolved over the last 20 years to what it is today.

The image size of this framed painting is 435 x 710mm - price $3,900.

 

I saw this amazing plant while I was out walking around Grey Lynn during Auckland's last big lockdown. I'd never seen it before and I just thought it was amazing. It's called Echium Candicans, the pride of madeira - as it is native to the island of madeira.

This lovely work of acrylics on canvas measures 1045mm x 1225mm,and is complimented with a lovely wooden frame.

"Pride of Madeira" is my most recent big work - and shows how my style is evolving to a more abstract free expression, all the while keeping a play of the new Zealand light on form.

This painting is taken from a photo while driving to French Pass, the beautiful scenery making the road difficult to focus on. I had to pull over lots! This work is acrylics on birchwood board and measures  200 x 200mm