HOME IN THE BUSH, Watercolor Painting Landscape

A day with flowering pampas grass.  I love the light effect on flowering pampas grass, soft and delightful!
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THE OLD STONES OF CORNWALL PARK, Watercolor Painting Landscape, Auckland, New Zealand

I like the quirky look of the building.  The positioning of the big old tree on the high ground summarizes the philosophy of the park designer.  It looks like the hobbit dwelling.  It was a nice day in the park.  I did a sketch then rough in the colors, tree foliage and stones.  I was a bit terrified even at the thought but I did that before.  Jumping in with a wet brush then figure that out.  It was a good experience!  I threw a few more stones with moss on them to make them look original in the foreground and to strengthen the composition!  Must say I finished details of the stones in mid ground at home, giving time to a cup of tea!

Standing in the magnificent park that was created and donated to the city of Auckland by Sir John Logan Campbell.  A Scotsman who chose to live poor so the country he loved can live rich.  These old stones remind me of the Stone of Scotland.  Through my outdoor paintings in the park, I came to know a great person, John Logan Campbell and the culture he came from.  I know Sir Campbell is just an individual.  I know I only touch a leaf in the forest, the forest of Scotland. 

Wonderful Watercolor Outdoor Painting of  Cornwall Park, Auckland Historic old stone building, 29.5x42cm

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HUA LODGE, Watercolor Painting Landscape, Auckland, New Zealand

It took two en plein air sessions for this painting.  I love quirky cottages, the bold chimney, the dragon scales on the roof, a little princess window with balcony caught my eyes.  Later I learnt the history of the lodge...

Like Acacia cottage, Hua lodge was created by Sir John Logan Campbell.  With great vision, he was able to use business skills to create great assets to the city and the country from a very humble beginning!

Wonderful Watercolor Outdoor Painting of  Cornwall Park, Auckland Historic Hua Lodge, 29.5x42cm

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ACACIA COTTAGE, Watercolor Painting Landscape, Auckland, New Zealand

The simple charm of yester year in the wood, the cottage nested in the landscape of the Cornwall Park enjoys the morning sun.  I managed to capture few activities of passer-by and a few birds.  It was an enjoyable en plein air painting experience!.. later I learnt a bit about the cottage and the original owner...

Acacia cottage was built in 1841 by Sir John Logan Campbell, a Scotsman, and his business partner William Brown.  Sir John offered the occupation of the cottage to William Brown and his wife, while he lived and slept in a tent!  Sir John Logan Campbell later became major of Auckland.  He died unmarried but happy because he gave the park and the lot to the city!  I personally think he had always married to NZ!.  The cottage was originally situated off Shortland Street.  In 1920, the cottage was removed and re-sited in Cornwall park.  It is now the oldest wooden home in Auckland.

Wonderful Watercolor Outdoor Painting of  Cornwall Park, Auckland Historic Acacia Cottage, 29.5x42cm

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THE RED SHED, Watercolor Painting Landscape

In the world of small sheds in New Zealand, probably this is the most famous red shed.  She is the heritage of the town.  Inside her is the history of Glenorchy.  Glenorchy is a small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island region of Otago, New Zealand.  Surrounded with lovely foliage, In front of her is the lake behind is the mountains.  The heritage of this place is millions mouth watering views!  It's the look of love!  Just look! She's the Red Riding Hood!
I have painted 9 paintings of this charming village where many major film production took place.

Wonderful Landscape mountain, path and hut, Watercolor Painting on paper size 29.5 x 42 cm

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COTTAGE IN THE FIELD, Watercolor Painting Landscape

Among mountains, forest and fields is a place called home.  Charming like a princess, this cottage caught my eyes.  And here she is!  Isn't that lovely!  I love the natural light balance in this striking setting and the same time embracing the rural, rugged, magnificent and charming features of the place!  I wonder what would people think when all these were painted to depict the beauty of a simple life! 

Wonderful Landscape mountain, cottage and foliage, Watercolor Painting on paper size 29.5 x 42 cm

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HOME SWEET HOME, Watercolor Painting Home and Garden

Tasty recycled bits were of great use in making cottages like these.  She was decorated with TV gadget a bit like ladies with ear rings.  It's the best of both worlds.

Very Charming Country Cottage with Garden (4) Watercolor on paper, 29.5x42cm

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THE INVASION OF TALL FLOWERS, Watercolor Painting Home and Garden

I love tall flowers, the way they rise up from the ground and bring beauty to your eyes.  Sometimes they peep through windows and invite you outside.  When you get outside, you are welcome with a sea of colors, fresh air that bring you a smile.  That's how I think about dealing with stresses and strains!

Very Charming Country Cottage with Garden (3) Watercolor on paper, 29.5x42cm

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LIVING GREEN, Watercolor Painting Home and Garden

Love the side road setting of this two story very proud cottage in a quiet rural town.  Lots of fresh air and breathing green!  A place full of dreams!

Very Charming Country Cottage with Garden (2) Watercolor on paper, 29.5x42cm

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COTTAGE WITH HYDRENGEA, Watercolor Painting Home and Garden

"If you can't have it, dream it"  I talked to myself.  That's my motto for creating Country Cottage Lifestyle Series.  With paintings bit by bit reality of a painter emerges.  Sometimes the art created a reality that is better than the real existence.  To the artist the art becomes real, more real than the real world.  I love to put the cottages together to make a fun village and dream of a wonderful village lifestyle that is disappearing fast as the world moves into modernisation with explosive population!  

Very Charming Country Cottage with Garden (1) Watercolor on paper, 29.5x42cm

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THE CARAVAN, Watercolor Painting Landscape

Caravan is part of New Zealand lifestyle.  This is one of the early days' model which was made of plywood. They scattered everywhere in summer time along the coastline!  When we were walking along the beach of Devonport, a seaport village of Auckland city.  A caravan parked in a seafront garden of a multi million dollar home caught my eyes.  Rich or poor, local New Zealanders share the same lifestyle, the same experience, the same enjoyment, the same love of the country.  This caravan was part of the family, part of the life was shared on the beaches of NZ. Warm, intense colors were chosen to portrait the emotion, memories in the rugged natural environment! .

Wonderful watercolor painting New Zealand iconic summer lifestyle, 42x29.5cm, SOLD