First of a new series of older, mostly Edwardian, downtown Wellington buildings These are mainly heritage-protected so, in theory, should … More
Category: Wellington
203 Cuba Street, Wellington
The People’s Palace is a bit formal and tall by Cuba Street standards, when you look up it feels a … More
290 Cuba Street, Wellington
A minor landmark in Wellington, both for its fastfood history in a student area and its location on the top … More
Boatsheds at Bottle Creek #1
These boatsheds across Porirua Harbour are a frequent subject for local artists and photographers. This is titled #1 but is … More
November is the Cruelest Month
On 14 November 2016 we had a large (7.8) earthquake, felt mostly in Kaikoura and the north of the South … More
Cuba Quarter Buildings – sketches
Nice break at a remote beach has produced some sketches of early 20thC Edwardian (mostly) buildings in the Cuba Quarter … More
The Giant Hedgehog
…. arrives in Wellington. Could happen. Acrylics 56×71, includes annoying dent in middle of canvas from incorrect storeage. Rethink needed!
Ken Gray Rides Out
Ken Gray was a famous All Black (NZ Rugby player) of the late 60s, a liberal man ahead of his … More
Boatsheds at Oriental Bay #4
My entry into The Friends of Pataka (Porirua Museum) 2016 exhibition. Sold 2022. Oils 500×500
Titahi Bay from Colonial Knob
Titahi Bay, Plimmerton and Kapiti Island from the hill behind Porirua. This one was a battle, I think it’s done. … More