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It Had To Happen...
We finally got to a stage where we can think about this side of the business! Moving across the other side of the world and establishing himself in the New Zealand art scene has been a slower process than anticipated. Gwyn arrived in New Zealand (South Island -Christchurch to be exact), and was whisked away, first to Hanmer, to recover from the flight in a luxury lodge, then to Akaroa, to further catch his breath. After briefly touching base in his new home, the next leg of t
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Apr 27, 20222 min read


The Forager
Normally as an artist, when you think of portraiture, you think of a vision formulating in your mind, and a compulsion to commit that vision to canvas. Well this was sort of like that, but not! Saintamarea appeared in our lives by default, without some grand design. I had put a filing cabinet online for sale (to make room for Gwyn's art studio) and the wonderful purchaser called over to collect it. Even standing in the garage it was obvious there was a presence about 'Marea,
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Jul 12, 20182 min read


The basic materials
GREAT TIPS AND ADVICE TO FOLLOW-COME BACK SOON Welcome BE BACK SOON
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Jul 12, 20181 min read


The portrait of Iwan Llwyd
THE WELSH POET -TO FOLLOW Welcome
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Jul 12, 20181 min read


Ahi
A CHANCE MEETING AND THE PERFECT ROLE MODEL Welcome to our blog post. WE WIL BE ADDING CONTENT SOON
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Jul 12, 20181 min read


Kaikoura
JUST 3 DAYS BEFORE THE KAIKOURA QUAKES, THIS COASTLINE HAS CHANGED HUGELY Welcome to our blog post. A DESIRE TO PAINT THIS REFERENCE...
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Jul 12, 20181 min read


Blackbird SINGING IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT
PHOTOREALISM PAINTING- LOVE IT OR NOT? Welcome to our blog post. SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE ART THAT LOOKS TOO REAL, WHAT DO YOU THINK- MORE...
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Jul 12, 20181 min read
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