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

Rakaia Gorge #1

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

The 4th of 4, this one of Te Rangihaeata and Ngati Toa vacating their position on 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 Mana Arts Trail. Excellent weather fortunately and none of Wellington’s … More

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

Update – Kiwirail have printed this in their Spring 2019 inboard magazine just out – it heads their feature article … More