Ahead of the storm

It is mid winter. We have passed the shortest day. And what a difference a day can make weather wise at this time of the year. Yesterday I was painting in the sunshine in Marborough. Today, only a hundred kilometres away, I'm standing in Nelson, down at the waterfront, shivering in my puffer jacket, brush in hand, facing a growing Westerly gale.
Absolutely worth it though. It's days like this that make us truly appreciate the golden days of summer.

The trawler heading into the Haven for shelter came late into my painting, but I think makes the story.



15158. "Ahead of the Storm". Oil on panel. 9x12 in. $150

Any plein air painting from this blog may be purchased by emailing me at

rosswhitlock@inspire.net.nz


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