Getting a little sideways with this one. Early stages, layering up the tones in the tussock, each blade of tussock is gone over multiple times to bring it forward from the shadows and retain colour saturation.
No snow at all on the peaks, and this is the shortest day of the year!!! Can’t complain, it felt like late summer up there. The colours were spectacular, now to mix up some paint colours while the palette is fresh in the memory!
Last of three, is the Mapua Crimson painting. This artwork was painted to complement the Pinot Noir, and will be gracing the Shangri-La 2020 Pinot Noir labels as part of the Blackenbrook art series * Sunny Nelson - New Zealand.
Second & one of three, is Overlooking the Port, Nelson City. This artwork was painted to complement the Gewürztraminer, and will be gracing the Shangri-La 2020 Gewürztraminer labels as part of the Blackenbrook art series * Sunny Nelson - New Zealand.
First up is The Blackenbrook Winery painting. This artwork was painted to complement the Sauvignon Blanc, and will be gracing the Shangri-La 2020 Sauvignon Blanc labels as part of the Blackenbrook art series * Sunny Nelson - New Zealand.
Need something to brighten up your walls? We are shipping again, and it’s free within NZ! Pictured is Seven Moorings at Orakei, on German Etching 310gsm.
Back to a session of very small detail on the Pinot Noir Blackenbrook wine label painting. Rotating between working on different paintings keeps the eye fresh...
As a large proportion on NZ'ers are pining for the New Zealand backcountry during one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, we thought we’d show you some back country paintings in progress.
