Welcome to my site, please pop in regularly as I intend to update the Topic of the Week, Tip of the Week, or my favorite Quote of the Week. In the Studio News category I'll letting you know about other things I am up to like Workshops and … [Read more...]
A View of Sumner …
July 13, 2021 by
3 Revisions "A View of Sumner" Acrylic Not For Sale If you would like a painting commissioned similar to this please Contact Donna 027 5070426 or donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz Acrylic painted on Boxed canvas. Painted from a photo taken whilst walking … [Read more...]
How To Keep Paint Brushes In Good Condition
July 9, 2021 by
After you wash your brush, dab it on a dry cloth or rag and then use a fine tooth comb (hair comb) and comb the brush. This keeps the bristles or hair straight so they don't intertwine around each other or get out of shape. … [Read more...]
Blending Acrylic Made Easy with Golden Glazing Liquid
July 9, 2021 by
How many times have you had trouble with trying to blend acrylic colours? Acrylic dries fast so can be a real issue for people trying to blend with it. Glazing is a wonderful way to add depth to your artwork. There are, several great ways to blend … [Read more...]
Storms Ahead
July 2, 2021 by
STORMS AHEAD (The Christchurch Cathedral) For Sale $75.00 Acrylic – Canvas 125mm x 175mm In Memory of the Christchurch Cathedral that all Christchurch, folk called their own. A Little History about this magnificent Cathedral: Only eight years … [Read more...]
… from Wallace Wattles…
July 1, 2021 by
"If it is a new thought to you that gratitude brings your whole mind into closer harmony with the creative energies of the universe, consider it well, and you will see that it is true" … [Read more...]
From A Far
June 22, 2021 by
FROM A FAR (Time Ball Station - Lyttleton) For Sale $75.00 Acrylic – canvas 125mm x 175mm Contact Donna to purchase 027 5070426 or donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz This was another Historical building that I felt I really wanted to paint after the many … [Read more...]
Archways
June 20, 2021 by
ARCHWAYS $700.00 Acrylic – Canvas 250mm x 750mm Contact Donna to purchase 027 5070426 or donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz This artwork was inspired by the beautiful Historic Archways that could be found all around the Christchurch Art Center. Over the last … [Read more...]
Gold Rush
May 22, 2021 by
GOLD RUSH $650.00 300mm x 600mm Acrylic mixed media with resin– Canvas Contact Donna to purchase 027 5070426 or donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz Artwork inspired by my travels around Central Otago and driving through the Lindis Pass on my way to … [Read more...]
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
April 22, 2021 by
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS (Edmond's Band Rotunder, Christchurch) For Sale $75.00 Acrylic – Canvas 175mm x 125mm Contact Donna to purchase 027 5070426 or donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz This was a Beautiful Historical building donated to the lovely … [Read more...]