Friday, 30 January 2015

Archway Rocks. Wharariki

This is a very special place. "Chicken Soup for the Soul". Whenever I paint here I feel immensely privileged. Both to have the opportunity, and over the years to have painfully acquired the skills to do it justice.
I think that this is my best version yet. (All that practice is paying off Jen!)
I was lucky with the weather and tide too. When I arrived it was high tide and overcast. As I painted the tide dropped, giving these magic reflections in the wet sand. Then the sun came out and my day was complete. A passing seagull or two. Gentle swell breaking along the base of these mighty rocks...
Paradise for a plein air painter.



15031. "Archway Rocks, Wharariki". Oil on panel. $100

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3 comments:

  1. Jennifer C30 January 2015 at 21:41

    Oh I do like this one Ross. What ruggedness they have. The tide is super colour and reflections just top it off. Yes, all this painting is amazing, and definitely improves us doesn't it. Envying you each day.

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  2. Ross Whitlock30 January 2015 at 23:09

    When you finally manage to get down here to paint, this will be one of the "must do" must not be missed experiences...
    Definitely bucket list territory.

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  3. Kokopelli1 February 2015 at 01:42

    Everywhere is on my bucket list Ross!...especially Wharariki I must...will Plein air there someday soon!

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