Matakana
Acrylic on Linen. 101.6 x 101.6cm. #2024-10
A Matakana institution, Ant Morris, the original owner of Morris & James has created a vast selection of colourful ceramics, pots, home décor, tiles and garden ware since 1977. It is today run by 15 artisans who are still producing beautiful pieces.
The picture brings in the beauty of the Morris & James establishment. The tree lined drive gets you to the main entry then the shop beyond.
A Matakana institution, Ant Morris, the original owner of Morris & James has created a vast selection of colourful ceramics, pots, home décor, tiles and garden ware since 1977. It is today run by 15 artisans who are still producing beautiful pieces.
The picture brings in the beauty of the Morris & James establishment. The tree lined drive gets you to the main entry then the shop beyond.
Noosa Volunteers
Training
Acrylic on Poly Cotton. 100.15 x 100.15cm. 2024
For those who have had the pleasure of competitive rowing, you will remember the beauty of the early morning and late evening training sessions. The water skimming by, the peacefulness of the oars all clacking at once and the exuberance when you can feel the boat reacting perfectly.
This is Lake Karapiro, Waikato NZ. Crisp clear water, fresh air, mates!
For those who have had the pleasure of competitive rowing, you will remember the beauty of the early morning and late evening training sessions. The water skimming by, the peacefulness of the oars all clacking at once and the exuberance when you can feel the boat reacting perfectly.
This is Lake Karapiro, Waikato NZ. Crisp clear water, fresh air, mates!
World Famous Magonui
Acrylic on Linen. 91.5 x 61cm.
The Mangonui Fish Shop has been trading in fresh fish on the same site for over 70 years. Mangonui is a historic fishing village and has a rich fishing tradition dating back 150 years.
The Mangonui Fish Shop’s unique location, perched on poles just meters over the water was once a homestead, transformed by families and owners over the 70 years to become a go-to destination for fresh line caught fish. Many foreign tourists have visited because of recommendations from other tourists and locals , thus the words “World Famous” was added to the shop name. And….its very good!
The Mangonui Fish Shop has been trading in fresh fish on the same site for over 70 years. Mangonui is a historic fishing village and has a rich fishing tradition dating back 150 years.
The Mangonui Fish Shop’s unique location, perched on poles just meters over the water was once a homestead, transformed by families and owners over the 70 years to become a go-to destination for fresh line caught fish. Many foreign tourists have visited because of recommendations from other tourists and locals , thus the words “World Famous” was added to the shop name. And….its very good!
Dalgety
Dalgety and Co was for more than a century a major pastoral and agriculture company, or a “Stock and Station Agency” throughout Australia and New Zealand.
At most ports they had woolstores which they shipped bales of wool all over the world.
These beautiful old brick buildings had that classic country feel. Here is one being demolished to make way for a new characterless development. Probably like those in the distance.
At most ports they had woolstores which they shipped bales of wool all over the world.
These beautiful old brick buildings had that classic country feel. Here is one being demolished to make way for a new characterless development. Probably like those in the distance.
Ma, where are we going?
Acrylic on Linen. 120 x 91cm. 7/2/23
In 1973, Japan New Zealand Developments (JND) and Sealord Fisheries established a permanent Box Net in the Whitianga NZ area much to the disgust of local fisherman. It was designed to catch all passing fish with a 800m permanent wing net which guided the fish into the box net where they couldn’t escape. It had a major detrimental effect on the fishing grounds. It lasted until 1980.
In 1973, Japan New Zealand Developments (JND) and Sealord Fisheries established a permanent Box Net in the Whitianga NZ area much to the disgust of local fisherman. It was designed to catch all passing fish with a 800m permanent wing net which guided the fish into the box net where they couldn’t escape. It had a major detrimental effect on the fishing grounds. It lasted until 1980.
Where are my family?
Acrylic on Linen. 122 x 91cm.
We used to set a cray-pot off the rocks and get 20 odd crayfish every time. Now, after all the advice and knowledge of the modern world we are lucky to get one!
We used to set a cray-pot off the rocks and get 20 odd crayfish every time. Now, after all the advice and knowledge of the modern world we are lucky to get one!
Elm
Acrylic on Linen. 122 x 91cm. 8/3/23
In the mid 1990’s Elm Trees around the world were infested with the Dutch Elm Disease spread by a beetle. Thousands of trees had to be destroyed in parks and private properties to stop the spread of the disease.
The man on the court is wondering what is wrong with his beautiful tree. Autumn leaves falling in spring? The tree was destroyed and fumigated by council days later.
In the mid 1990’s Elm Trees around the world were infested with the Dutch Elm Disease spread by a beetle. Thousands of trees had to be destroyed in parks and private properties to stop the spread of the disease.
The man on the court is wondering what is wrong with his beautiful tree. Autumn leaves falling in spring? The tree was destroyed and fumigated by council days later.
