With only weeks to go before I need to ship the canvas to Cassino, the painting is coming together. I am happy with the top portion. Some will recognise the islands off Whangamata beach (detail shown above).
Hauturu or Clark Island is accessible by wading at low tide and is popular in summer months for rock-pool fossickers and kayakers. Whenuakura, sometimes known as Donut Island, sits about a kilometre east of the southern part of Whangamata beach (Otahu Beach). Tuatara roamed on Whenuakura until fairly recently. Whenuakura Island has a large collapsed blow hole which has formed a small beach inside the island - hence the alternative name.
The challenge ahead is ensuring the two parts of the painting work as a cohesive whole. I have a few ideas on how to connect them; you'll have to wait a few weeks for the next instalment .
Hi Jon, Very moving piece - great to see how you are conveying the message of peace and remembrance. Looking forward to seeing the artwork in Cassion :-) Sophia
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