Pohutukawa by the Maitai River.

Downtown Nelson, painting by the riverside walkway. A delightful place, and certainly busy. I had more people pass and look at the odd man doing odd things with brush and paint than I have been accustomed too.

"Look mum, at the funny man."

Well, that actually did not happen. People were very courteous and generally kept their distance unless I grinned at them and invited their perusal. Again, their comments were generally favourable.

Over the past few months I have become used to painting alone. But this is summer, and there are many more people about. I think that it is time to harden up and take my easel into the city proper, and paint the cafe scene.




Oil on panel. 6x8 in. $100

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