At my college in Hamilton, there was a Don Binney bird painting in the corridor and I’ve never forgotten it. Tonight I was lucky to be invited to the opening of an exhibition of Don Binney’s works from The University of Auckland collection. Don Binney was there and spoke eloquently and entertainingly about his work [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Auckland University’
Don Binney at Old Government House
Posted in art, painting, artist, exhibition, tagged Auckland University, Old Government House, Don Binney, Pat Hanly, Arts-Commerce building, ornithology on May 21, 2012 | 3 Comments »
A university student again and Matthew Browne…
Posted in art, art theory, artist, Courses, tagged Art History, Artis Parnell, Auckland University, Matthew Browne, Modern Art and Modernity on July 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I am now officially enrolled for a BA in Art History at Auckland University. I would dearly love to do a BFA but circumstances don’t allow that, so studying part time in Art History will be more than exciting. Start mid – July with a paper on Modern Art and Modernity, looking forward to it. [...]
An exhibition of paintings by Amy MacKinnon and Jo Dalgety
Posted in art, gallery, My Painting, painting, tagged Amy MacKinnon, anima locus, Auckland University, Jo Dalgety, Old Government House, The Governors’ Gallery on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Our invites are fresh from the printers. And they look great! It’s the folding that makes them a little unique but you can get a taste and all the info you need here. anima locus paintings by Amy MacKinnon and Jo Dalgety 23rd February – 12th March 2010 Opening: Monday 22nd Februaryl 5.30pm – 7.30pm [...]
Exhibition at Governor’s Gallery
Posted in art, My Painting, tagged Angela Grant, Auckland University, colour, exhibition, Gail Macduff, Governor's Gallery, Old Government House, paintings, prism on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The dates have been set for an upcoming exhibition in the Governor’s Gallery, Old Government House, Auckland University. 1st April is opening night and then it runs from 2nd April till 11th March. I have seven paintings ready to go and my alotted space will fit those 7 comfortably. The two fellow artists are Gayle [...]
Delayed
Posted in art, tagged art, Auckland University, Bamburgh Castle, Bebbanburg, England, oil painting, Old English, Old Goverment House, painting on January 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The course has been delayed a week due to ‘unforseen circumstances’ – big disappointment. But it will start soon enough, and hopefully we get an extra day somewhere. Starting Tuesday 12th February 9.00 to 3pm – my busiest day at work so will have to sort that for the rest of the year. But now [...]
Painter’s Studio 2008
Posted in art, My Painting, tagged art course, Artstation, Auckland University, Castleton, Old English, Old Goverment House, Painter's Studio, painting course, Peak District on January 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have been accepted for the Artstation Painter’s Studio course for 2008 – two tutors to look after us for the year. Fantastic, very excited. Our group exhibition went very well for Painter’s Progress – I had three paintings selected and sold two of them – mind blowing and very exciting! I sold ‘Friesach’ and [...]