This painting was inspired by an area called Dalefield which is located in the Wakatipu Basin, just outside of Queenstown, New Zealand. I frequently come to this area to paint as there are so many subjects to capture on canvas including trees, fields, mountains and animals.

I came here to paint in March the day after we’d had a cold spell of weather that left snow on the mountains. Given that New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere the seasons are reversed and so February is a summer month. Anyway I thought it would make for an interesting painting with trees and fields juxtaposed against some snowy mountains.

Skies in landscape painting have been captivating viewers’ hearts and imaginations for centuries, and there’s no doubt that they add an extra bit of splendor. In this blog post, we will explore the power of skies in landscape painting with two painting demonstrations and the impact it can have on the viewer.

Do you want to create paintings on canvas like the great landscape artist Edgar Payne? If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a master landscape painter, then this blog post is for you. From brush techniques to mixing the colours, this blog post will provide you some of the tips and advice you need to paint like Edgar Payne. 

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint a mountain landscape. This painting is inspired by the mountains in southern New Zealand.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint a mountain landscape. This painting is inspired by the mountains in southern New Zealand.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint Australian trees using gouache paint.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint ocean waves.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint a street scene. This painting is inspired by the town centre in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint oranges. I created the first part of this art work by painting the oranges from life then I took my painting back to my studio, let it dry before adding some more details to it.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.

In this painting demonstration I show you how to paint a landscape that features Milford Sound in southern New Zealand. Milford Sound is an epic location where the mountains meet the sea. It is a natural fjord.

Suitable for oils and acrylics.