What a busy year 2015 was, and now we’re almost half way through the year, summer has been a gorgeous one and we look forward to the Waiheke Winter Arts Fesitval coming up in June!
Just a quick post this morning as off to help install new exhibitions at the gallery, the Pop-up gallery at the old library space is on just until end of January, check out these links for some of the latest goings on art wise and here up the hill at the studio.
Studio hours: Monday & Tuesday 11 – 4pm – later if there’s a nice sunset up on the deck!. or feel free to ring me anytime to arrange a visit: 021 887819
Studio will be open today and tommorow 12 – 5pm for a spring clean! Limited edition prints on canvas, paintings and mixed media works. Images just a sample of available works. Feel free to contact 021 887819 if you have any queries.
The rambunctious windy spring is still making it’s presence known! However the flowers are out and it’s warming up, with it the garden and new work underway, preparing for an exciting summer ahead. We’re planning a new trip to get reference for a new suite of works and a children’s book in the wings – will keep you posted!
For now tho’ summer hours will kick in after Labour Weekend and scheduling in some musical soirees in the studio and garden. See you up here!
Winter is certainly here, we were lucky with the weekend for the Waiheke Winter Arts Festival, have a read from Chris Preston’s blog – thanks Chris! I get to see what some of the other studios are like via your pics! Jump over to the blog here: Chris’s Blog about the Festival
Now I’m busy getting underway with three new works, hard to stay inside when it’s so gorgeous out there like it was last Tuesday. These works are for The Gallery Staff and Volunteers exhibition coming up later in July – fun! Check out the latest at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Also, Winter sale! remaining prints and smaller works available, need to make room in the studio and they need homes! 🙂
Check out the facebook page for the latest. Jump over from the link below. have a great week everyone!
Thanks so much to everyone who adventured up the hill to see us over the weekend. It was great to meet so many new people from the island and from far and wide. All up we had over 90 visitors during the weekend! Huge thanks to Roberto Sarlo who treated us to his beautiful music on Sunday morning, and then spontaneous jams with Raul Sarrot and those who couldn’t resist having a go on the drums ( I couldn’t find my proper jazz sticks so we just used paint brushes – they worked a treat! )
And what a magic way to finish the weekend with a visit from Jane and Kevin with their two curious daughters fascinated by the night sky, stars, the sun, astronauts and space in general. We’ll be working on getting some kid friendly ‘astronomy appreciation’ programmes established up there, the winter is such a special time to do some star gazing, so much to see. Thanks Jane and Kevin – a very special way to finish a fabulous weekend!
Brilliant to share the house again with Sarah Morrison, Paula Richa and this year, Lyndsay Meager joining us a wide variety of work for people to enjoy. Check out Trig Hill Base Camp’s Facebook page here for images and news about the festival Trig Hill Base Camp and at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery here: Waiheke Community Art Gallery FB Page
Right, had better get going – working on three new regional paintings, (Rakino, Matiatia Harbour and Moa Point) will post some images soon!
Have a great week everyone!
Paula Richa, Kim Wesney and Sarah Morrison: Waiheke Winter Arts Festival 2015 at Trig Hill Base Camp
Only a couple of weeks away! We’re all busy getting ready for Queens Birthday weekend and looking forward to visitors up at Trig Hill! This year Paula Richa, Sarah Morrison and Lyndsay Meager will be joining me in sharing a colourful collection of large format landscapes, textile mixed media works, life drawings and jewellery. Tickets are just $15 each from the Waiheke Community Art Gallery, tickets are valid for the whole weekend including the popular Sunday Soirée and silent auction, always a highlight of the festival! Cant’t wait, it’s going to be fun!
As the last of the summer slowly departs..(it’s been a great one!) we’re gearing up for the Waiheke Winter Arts Festival, Queens birthday weekend. 30 May – 1 June.
So this weekend it’s all hands to the paintbrushes making new works!
Check out further details at www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz for more info and tickets!
I’m making room for a new suite of works over so come on up and have a look at whats left in the studio. Have an ice cold juice on the deck and a play on the piano! Come on up, be great to see you.
We hope you all had a great Xmas holiday and all the best for 2015!
Visit this page again soon for up to date info on our Late Summer Salon exhibition up at the studio. A late summer show I think, after all the summer shenanigans here on the island. Be sure not to miss headland Sculpture On The Gulf 23 January – 15 February 2015. And there are great exhibitions scheduled at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery during this busy summer season…all on your way to the beach! Have a wonderful, fun, safe and creative summer everyone!
