Category: stories
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Draw Every Day.
Even though we do not post something every day, we do draw every day. Like any thing you want to improve or maintain, it must be done daily. These two drawing are from scenes in a New Zealand doco-drama “Devils On Horses”. Patiently waiting in line, between scenes being shot on set at The Plains…
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Daily Cafe Doodles.
This is our last day in Rolleston. Even the cats at the housesit know that we are getting ready to move on. They are following us around the house and needing lots of reassurance – that their mum & dad are coming home tomorrow! Onyx and Jasper have weaved their way into my heart. John’s…
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The Library – An invitation to explore a little of Molly’s Story.
Experience a taste of things to come. In an excerpt from the unpublished manuscript ‘The Attic – The Dreaming Book 3’ where Molly explores a mystical transition between her present and the Victorian era through a portal in The Attic. Upon entering, she encounters a transformed space resembling Oamaru and faces an enchanting choice between…
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Cafe Doodles.
A late morning coffee at Coffee Culture, Rolleston. Looking forward to setting up our easels and focussing on a portrait. We will be starting a housesit on 29th August in Rolleston, where we can have an artists retreat for 6 weeks before we move just down the road to our second housesit for another three…
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Chilling Out In Picton.
Literally chilling, it is freezing, and blowing a gale. Staying in Picton one more day, to let the southerly blow through. Snuggled up in our studio at Tasman Holiday Park, Picton. Delicious meals at Pinch of Spice, Indian Restaurant. This morning (Wednesday) we have woken to a picture perfect day. Chilly morning, with crisp blue…
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Cook Strait Ferry Trip Wellington – Picton.
18.08.25 Smooth sailing all the way! Thanks Bluebridge Ferry.
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Our Road Trip South.
Wedged between our belongs is our new travel buddy, yet be named! A gift from our dear friend Del, who is an amazing inspiration. Since we met almost 6 years ago, Del had been taking her dogs for a walk in her motorised wheelchair. But this year things have changed for her and before we…
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The Magic of Art-In Honour of the men and their horses in WW1.
Yesterday we saw the characters John has been drawing over the past 18 months come into this reality for us, here in the little rural town of Feilding, Manawatu New Zealand! Terry Kingi and The ANZAC Mounts did a promotional presentation for Devils On Horses at the Feilding Farmers Market yesterday. What an amazing experience…
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