The Consternation of the Magi

Christmas Eve in New Zealand, warm and windy. My only Christmas painting, from about 2010. Durer’s Adoration of the Magi … More

Red Tree, Nuhaka-Mahia Road

A series of 3 inspired by Mondrian’s “Red Tree”. We’ve travelled the Nuhaka-Mahia road to Mahanga beach for 45+ years … More

Last visit to this scene – the other 6 are posted in the gallery. This one took several months to … More

Another well known South Island scene, roughly where the Rakaia River leaves the high country for the Canterbury Plains. Preparing … More

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

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

An open studio weekend just gone as part of the 1st local Mana Arts Trail. Excellent weather fortunately and none … More

Iconic NZ, usually seen through low hanging mist more days than not. No 3 in this series, intended to be … More

First of 3 inspired by Mondrian’s “Red Tree”. This tree is a survivor. It sits above the hairpins taking you … More