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More progress has been made on the Wellington scene featuring Breaker Bay from the Eastern Walkway loop. I am still laying out all the base elements, and entwining the many vibrant natives that tempt the local birdlife. Many many more layers to go on this one…
Over the next couple of weeks I am putting aside this painting and adding in the final details to the Fall’s Dam painting. I have just returned from visiting the Nevis Valley and the colour palette in my memory has been refreshed with the sun-baked golden Otago hues. So with this in mind, and almost a year later I will be putting the final touches on the Fall’s Dam scene.
Spot the difference! Layering the tussock in the Lake Onlsow painting, as you can see each strand is made up of many multi-coloured layers.
Notice how the layers of the tussocks have to entwine? It makes for slow work but the final effect is fabulous. This is the second painting from this magical evening at Lake Onslow.
Arriving late in the afternoon...
Hidden up the Mistake River at the nor-western end of Lake Tekapo you will find Middle Gorge Hut. It is a cosy, well maintained little 6 bunk hut surrounded by steep peaks and tussock fields. The Hazard Range and Hall Range tower on each side of the valley with Mt Radove 2430m at the head of the valley. Due to the northern aspect the sun streams in from the head of the valley and bakes the valley floor...
