Valley near Coronet Peak #2

“Civilisation exists with nature’s consent, subject to change without notice” (Will Durrant). Second pic of this scene, just south of … More

Te Rangihaeata: Exodus to Battle Hill #2

The 2nd of 3 of Te Rangihaeata and Ngati Toa vacating their pa at Pauatahanui for Battle Hill in 1846. … More

2017 resolution to tell more stories. This one is set in 1846 when local Maori, the Ngati Toa led by … More

Just back from Europe, mainly France after a long absence. So much improvement in access to and presentation of art … More

Another version of the view at the turnoff to the Coronet Peak ski-field near Queenstown, New Zealand, on a Spring … More

First of a new series of older, mostly Edwardian, downtown Wellington buildings These are mainly heritage-protected so, in theory, should … More

The Albemarle is one of my 5 favourite Wellington buildings (more images in gallery). In part, because of its dome … More

Nice break at a remote beach has produced some sketches of early 20thC Edwardian (mostly) buildings in the Cuba Quarter … More

…. arrives in Wellington. Could happen. Acrylics 56×71, includes annoying dent in middle of canvas from incorrect storeage. Rethink needed!