After nearly 20 years of living and working on Hinewai Reserve, my partner and I have moved into our new home in Little River. Paul, my partner, still works at Hinewai, while I am commuting to Akaroa to teach Art at Akaroa Area School. It’s a big change,...
Gecko are elusive and elegant.I’ve been geeking out on gecko these past months as I work towards an exhibition. Peninsula to PlainsTe Huanui Gallery – DarfieldYou are welcome to the opening night: Friday Sept 27th, 2024 6.30 pm.Open Sept 28 to Oct 24. Five...
I love this time of year!The birds have been busy and their young are fledging. Fledglings are curious and not very not “street-smart” so we often get closer to them than their parents. They tend to sit and check us out checking them out. Freshly...
While a digger grumbles away out my Studio window sorting the damage from December’s devastating flood I prepare for a flood of exhibitions.(See my previous blog “A Summer Flood” for more details of Cyclone Ruby’s visit to our valley) ...
My studio has been closed all summer. I have missed the wonderful visitors who call in and share a cuppa on the deck. It all started on Dec 15th. Entrance to our place post Cyclone Ruby. Cyclone Ruby stalled over the Eastern Bays of Banks Peninsula. It rained. It...
Will you be visiting Banks Peninsula at Easter? If so, plan a trip to the Eastern Bays to visit my studio.Open from 10 to 4 on Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon.You will see original artworks, prints, cards,art mugs, totes and journals.You can meet our...
