Get the Latest News!

Subscribe to receive studio updates, when a new article is published, notifications for new print releases and the occasional giveaway.
News

Middle Gorge Hut

January 05, 2025

Middle Gorge Hut
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.
​Late last year this painting was progressing well as pictured, although now much more tussock detail & snow shadowing have really given it shape.
Initially there was no snow around the hut, and it felt very brown and flat so therefore patches of snow were to be added. I really wanted to portray the coldness surrounding a little cosy hut up in the mountains.
The wood shed was also empty as I visited in spring and it must have run out over winter, so I decided to add in some wood for that cosy fire.
Work in progress here: https://www.bellamygallery.co.nz/collec.../works-in-progress


Middle Gorge Hut at an early stage.

Also in News

Lake Onslow fishing hut progress
Lake Onslow fishing hut progress

February 09, 2025

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...

Continue Reading

Watson Creek Route - Mole Tops - Jameson Ridge Track
Watson Creek Route - Mole Tops - Jameson Ridge Track

January 01, 2025

The walk begun with a run, well actually more like a jog, in boots. I dropped everyone at the start of the Waston Creek Route then drove back to the end of the Jameson Ridge Track, parked and jogged back.
The track started as a grassy track, out in the open unrelenting sun, blasted by the wind and being directed on possibly the longest route around the Ella Stations Hop fields in the hottest...

Continue Reading

Endless Evening at Lake Alexandrina - Art Print
Endless Evening at Lake Alexandrina - Art Print

November 19, 2024

Did you really like my newest painting 'Endless Evening at Lake Alexandrina'? If so you can now warm up your home with the golden hues of Autumn with a the fine art reproduction made from the original.
With six sizes available to fit your space perfectly and capturing each  detailed brushstroke, the art print is just stunning in each size.
Endless Evening portrays...

Continue Reading