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  15 May 2008  
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Hi Everyone,
This newsletter's random prize draw goes to Rhiannon Sim! Congratulations Rhiannon. Your prize is your choice of the painting on the right, or a voucher for 50% off a giclee print of your choice, or 50% off a commissioned painting of your choice. Sorry if you haven't won this time around, but to increase your chances of winning next time, click here to find out more about the prize points system.

COMMISSIONING A PAINTING
The page which follows the process of commissioning a painting is now complete.
Have a look here: Commissioning a Painting.

ONLINE LESSONS!
I've spent the last 4 weeks working on my first downloadable video art lesson. The law of threes definitely applied here - figure out how long a project will take, then multiply by 3. I guess I felt bad about not keeping my word of running some more outdoor painting workshops this past year, so here's a good alternative to spending the day painting with me. This first lesson (yes there will be more) takes you down to Ruakaka Beach where we look at how to capture this awesome place on canvas. The teaching is designed for both advanced and fledgling painters, although some knowledge of basic painting processes would be helpful. I've priced it very cheaply at $10USD (about $13NZD at the moment) to encourage people to try it. Have a look at the Lessons page.

I hope you enjoy my latest paintings below, and good luck with the next newsletter prize!

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Home
03 2008
Oil on Canvas
152 x 51cm
$4500
SOLD
 The view from the top of the Brynderwyns heading north. A favourite view of many, which means they've made it home from a trip down south. Reminds me a lot of The Shire from The Lord of the Rings too. This is the result of a culmination of a series of paintings done for a commissioned piece, painted specifically to make into a limited edition giclee print.
 
 

Pataua
04 2008
Oil on Canvas
152 x 51cm
$5000

Pataua is a very special place. If you've been there you know what I mean. There's something about the landscape there. Maybe it's the contrast between the serene estuary and the roaring surf beach, or its small community divided by the estuary, tenuously united by its wooden footbridge. Whatever it is, I always feel like I've arrived somewhere unique and special when I drive down out of the bush into Pataua. Now available as a giclee print.

 
 

Footsteps
03 2008
Oil on Canvas
122 x 91cm
$5000

This is my son Luke headed down to the beach. He's 2 - doesn't mind telling you either. Such an inspiring age for him where everything's new and exciting - nice to try and capture some of that adventure in a painting.

 
 
Thanks for your continued interest in my art.
If you have any comments or questions please email them to me at nzpainter@yahoo.com

Warmest Regards,

Richard


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