NEWSLETTER

Aren't we fortunate to have such an adaptable pastime (obsession!) and such a
portable medium. A watercolour artist can be happy anywhere, any time. You can
sketch on a hilltop, in an airport, a café, a waiting room, a cathedral, your lounge - and
still take in the TV programme – almost! You can stow a mini-kit in a car, a rucksack, a
travel bag; even a glider. Sunshine is a bonus, but I've seen our members painting
under a porch, a brolly, a tree, a bridge and recently I discovered that if you have no shelter, light drizzle

produces a delightful speckled effect! Our outdoor painting
activities have often shown that conditions that would make a normal person huddle
indoors, can produce turbulent skies perfect for a glorious watercolour painting. So,
whether you paint with 20 rugged-up artists squinting into a blast of southerly seaspray
or alone in your sunny garden, you have a hobby for all seasons. So, what do we
have planned?
A big thank you goes to Helen Wilson for being alert to a special opportunity and
bringing it to fruition for us. Helen heard her MP, Katrina Shanks, mention that the
foyer of Parliament could be enhanced with artworks. Helen and Pavithra Devadatta,
worked enthusiastically with Michelle Janse, Displays and Collection Coordinator for
Parliament. In a very limited time during the summer holiday, they mustered a display
of 14 paintings. We hope the invitation will be repeated, and if so we will offer the
opportunity to all members.
Our next weekend safari is to be in Ohakune, on the south-western slopes of Mount
Ruapehu, at the end of April. We are hoping some of our northern members will join
us to paint mountain and bush scenery and enjoy the socialising. Two lovely Taupo
artists are happy to make our Friday evening buffet. Further details below.
Martin Jenkins is on the ball as always with workshops, courses and monthly painting
events for this term. Thanks, Martin. As our beginners courses are so popular, we
decided to offer a drawing course, with a view to easing the path for new painters.
We say farewell to our talented Wellington artist and committee member, Tetyana
Khytko, outstanding for her ability to make a striking work of art from a simple subject.
Very best wishes, Tetyana.
Looking ahead, we have booked Shed 11 for our big exhibition, Splash® 7, in October
2010. We plan to keep our exhibition recipe fresh by introducing some categories with
prizes, as well as the awards we have had in the past. See below for the range of
categories, so you can wet those brushes and get practising for your entries. Also, we
offer quality watercolour greetings cards by members for sale during Splash®, so if you
produce those, do let us know.

Happy painting, Sue Wild

We extend a warm welcome to the following new members:
Penny van Doorn, Grace Sinclair, Ana Clulee, Alyth Darwin, John Wilson, Jeanne-Marie Cantereau-Feran,
Charmaine McMahon.

MONTHLY PAINTING GROUP (MPG)

Monthly Painting Group with Jacky Pearson and Phil Dickson Come out each month and enjoy outdoor

painting and good company. Meet at 9.45am and after a painting session have a coffee in a nearby café.

Watercolour New Zealand acknowledges the generosity of the Lion Foundation in providing an $1,800 grant towards

the monthly outdoor painting tuition'. We also owe our gratitude to Martin Jenkins for the work he has done on

the preparation of the Lion Foundation application which was granted on 28 March 2009. Dates and venues for the

Monthly

Painting Mornings are as follows:

28 Mar 2010
Painting with Jacky Pearson.
Outer T, Queens Wharf, Latitude 41 Café,
Lambton Harbour. Queens Wharf.

25 Apr 2010
Painting with Jacky Pearson.
Chaffers Marina Port Café.
Herd Street, Mt Victoria.

30 May 2010
Painting with Phil Dickson. Coutts Street Café,
Intersection of Alexandra Road cnr. Coutts St and Onepu Rd and Lookout Road, Kilbirnie.
(south of the Lookout), Mt Victoria.

27 June 2010
Painting with Jacky Pearson. A café in the nearby location.
Mana. At the beach immediately on the northern end of the Paremata Bridges, inland side of
Porirua Harbour and directly opposite Paremata Boating Club.

For painting morning details, Ph. Martin Jenkins (04)384-4881 (H), (04)473-2235 (W)
or (027) 604-7329 (take that number with you on the day to phone or text if you get
lost). You are urged to check the weather forecast. If you live on the Kapiti Coast or
Hutt Valley, it pays to check with Martin before traveling to Painting Mornings as the
weather can vary district to district. The painting morning may need to be cancelled or
postponed if it is unsuitable at the designated location.

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the Treasurer. The opportunity for this is provided on the subscription notice included
with this newsletter. Please note that this is a one off fee and not an annual fee.

A personal view by Phil Dickson
What's the difference between Tienenmen Square, Beijing and Newman Terrace,
Wellington? I don't expect readers to answer the question, rather than wonder why I
would suggest any similarities between the two places. I've always enjoyed tramping in places like the Tararuas,

but also in and around my urban environment as well. During my years working in downtown Wellington, an activity

I frequently looked forward to was the walk to and from work and often a lunch time stroll somewhere. Not for me
was a drive to work something I relished on more than odd occasions. For many years I used to commute by train

and loved that as well. Not only was the train a great way to travel to work, but there was always a walk

associated with getting to and from the stations at each end of the trip. I still love to walk and it’s the

travelling through the landscape that is my most constant source of inspiration. Sure there are times when I've

been in a hurry and my mind is on other things instead of being open to the moment. I know too that the times I

enjoy the walk most are those following the completion of tasks that have stolen my attention; times when I was

bogged down, after which suddenly there's relief and my attention can be open to everything around me. If you
like, call it wander lust. It's a strange thing, but most of us work best under a degree of pressure. Painting
pictures is no different than other activities in that if there's a deadline like an exhibition
looming, you have to get on with it if you are going to be on show! So I accept the pressure and the hype

associated with exhibitions. I enjoy the attention the public give when pictures are displayed, and of course the

joy of selling. But to return to the point;

Phil Dickson

Course 1.
1 DAY - DRAWING WORKSHOP for absolute beginners
Sunday 14 March
Drawing is the basis of all visual art – if you can draw you can paint !
Watercolour painting, for instance is particularly reliant on drawing ability. This one day
course will cover a variety of basic drawing methods and simple subject matter to give
you confidence to capture your chosen subject either as a sketch for a painting or a
finished drawing in its own right. This course will cover drawing materials and the
fundamentals of line, tone, negative space, composition and perspective.
Date & time: Sunday 14 March, 9am – 4pm (with breaks).
Tutor: Jacky Pearson
Location: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar.
Cost: $65.
Drawing materials, a light lunch and tea and coffee will be provided.

Course 2.
2 DAY – WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP for intermediate level painters
Saturday 27 March and Sunday 28 March
This workshop will include demonstrations and step-by-step instructions.
Starting with some outdoor pencil sketching on the Saturday (weather permitting) then
back to the Clubrooms where Shirley will show you how to turn these sketches into
finished watercolours. From this you will learn drawing techniques, building
perspective and how to interpret your own sketches into a finished watercolour.
Date & time: Saturday 27 March and Sunday 28 March, 9am – 4pm (with breaks).
Tutor: Shirley Sutton
Location: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar.
Cost: $150
Please bring your own materials and lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Course 3
8 WEEK - WATERCOLOUR PORTRAITS for beginner/intermediate level
Tuesday 6 April – Tuesday 25 May (Term 2)
This course will cover drawing and painting portraits step-by-step covering both tonal
values in pencil and painting portraits from a live model and photographs.
Date & time: Tuesday 6 April – Tuesday 25 May, 6.00 – 8.30 pm.
Tutor: Chris Andersen
Location: Band Rotunda, 245B Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay.
Cost: $180 (includes model cost).
Please bring your own materials. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Course 4
Watercolour New Zealand courses are proving very popular.
Best to book early to avoid disappointment.
2 DAY - WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP for absolute beginners
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April
This two day workshop is assuming that those attending have never painted before or
have only just got started and have no or little drawing experience. You will be shown
through a series of step by step stages how to construct a painting from the drawing
stage to the finished stage. The course will cover materials, the fundamentals of brush
strokes, tone, colour mixing, negative space, composition and perspective. You will be
able to follow Jacky in step by step demonstrations using easy to paint subject matter.
Date & time: Saturday 17 April and Sunday 18 April, 9am – 4pm (with breaks).
Tutor: Jacky Pearson
Location: Wellington Art Club, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar.
Cost: $150
Materials will be provided to those without.
Watercolour New Zealand courses are proving very popular. Best to book early to
avoid disappointment.

BOOKINGS
To book for any of our courses please contact Martin Jenkins. Either by email at
apdc@paradise.net.nz or phone 384-4881 (H) / 473-2235 (W)
Payment for each course is to be made two weeks prior to the commencement of the
course, by posting a cheque made out to Watercolour New Zealand to P.O. Box
33088, Petone 5046. If you wish to make payment by electronic bank transfer please
contact our Treasurer – Michael Bain on phone 934-2271.

Cancellation of classes and workshops
Please note: Interest in WNZ watercolour classes is high. Last minute cancellation can
result in fellow members missing out and a potential loss to WNZ. A $50 administration
fee will therefore now apply for course cancellations within one month prior to the
commencement of the course.

The following group of wide ranging awards will be available for artists whose paintings are selected for the next Splash® Exhibition. These certainly will be something to strive for! Watercolour New Zealand thanks Eleanor File Trust, Gordon Harris, NZ Art Schools and The French Art Shop for sponsoring prizes.

Watercolour NZ Supreme Award	Watercolour New Zealand	$1,000
*Eleanor File Promising Young Artist Scholarship	Eleanor File Trust	$1,000
Watercolour NZ Landscape Award	Watercolour New Zealand	$500
Gordon Harris Abstract Award	Gordon Harris	$500
NZ Art Schools Portrait Award	NZ Art Schools	$500
Watercolour NZ Emerging Artist	Award Watercolour New Zealand	$250
French Art Shop	People’s Choice Award French Art Shop	$250**
* This is a special award bequeathed by the Founder of Watercolour New Zealand. The terms are under consideration and will provide ongoing tuition for the winner. Splash® 7 is scheduled for opening Friday 22 October, running till Sunday 31 October.
** Art supplies to the value of $250

For a few weeks prior to Christmas, there appeared to be an opportunity for
Watercolour New Zealand to display artworks from members. Early in the New Year,
the Speaker gave his approval and so we had a very short space of time to assemble
some paintings. It was the brainchild of Katrina Shanks MP to utilise Parliament space
for artworks. This short timeframe allowed us to invite some Wellington artists to
submit work. 14 paintings hang in a strategic spot and are viewed by Parliament staff,
Select Committee people and visitors to the city. Michelle Janse, Displays and
Collection Coordinator for Parliament assisted us with placement. Paintings will be on
display for February and March. Positive reactions to the display are coming our way.
Following the exhibition, a review of its success will be undertaken.
Helen Wilson

At our last committee meeting, a very tempting, chocolate cake appeared on the coffee
table, waiting for the break at half time. Eyes kept getting distracted by the cake in
anticipation but then saw the card attached. It was from our fellow committee member
and fellow artist Tetyana Kyotko, the card sadly announced that she was off to
Canberra with her husband, who had been offered a bright new job there.
Originally from the Ukraine, with art studies from the Kiev University of Fine Arts under
her belt, Tetyana immigrated to New Zealand in 2000 with her family. Since joining
our group shortly after she arrived, she has shared her enthusiasm and colourful -
visually exciting watercolours with us. She has also contributed to the group in many
other ways as well, always there to lend a helping hand with most splash exhibitions -
did you know she was also responsible for the design of the wonderful colourful
invitations of our recent Splash® exhibitions? Through these Splash® exhibitions she
has steadily built up a strong following for her unique and special style and last year
was selected as the winner of the Watercolour New Zealand art award.
Although you’re just moving across the ditch to the west island, we hope that you’ll still
be with us and be able to send some of your special paintings to partake in future
Splash® exhibitions. We wish you well Tetyana, we’ll miss you.
Alfred Memelink

Come and join us for a weekend of painting and socialising at Ohakune. Journey to
Ohakune on Friday by car or train at a time to suit yourself, returning home on Sunday
afternoon. Our base will be the Aorangi Ski Lodge, very near the railway station. We’ll
paint and enjoy the mountain scenery and each other’s company. There’s a variety of
accommodation for you to select from.
If you would like to know the details, please email Martin Jenkins
apdc@paradise.net.nz, or Ph: (04)384-4881(H) or (04) 473-2235 (W).
He will forward you the information sheet and registration form. Partners are welcome.

Escape the Winter and take your paints to a Pacific paradise with Adrienne Pavelka.
The trip is being planned for August this year. For further information contact
Adrienne

Watercolour New Zealand have an opportunity to buy watercolour paper in bulk at
wholesale prices from a Christchurch supplier. We need to assess the demand for
watercolour paper from members as this will decide the level of discount we receive as
a group.
If you are interested in this opportunity please send your expression of interest to
Watercolour New Zealand, PO Box PO Box 33088, Petone 5046. Use the order form
enclosed to indicate quantity and type of paper you would like. The price shown is
indicative only. When we see what level of interest, a final discounted price will be
assessed and you will be invited to forward your order and payment.
To request the indicative order form or if you have any enquiries, please
Email

With such a talented creative group, members often think of new ideas that could
benefit Watercolour New Zealand. We, your organising Committee, want to hear
those ideas. So don't let them dry out with your wash! Phone or email us and we will
record, discuss and incorporate them when the opportunity arises. We have added
the item "New Ideas" to our meeting agenda. Please
Please email the WNZ
Secretary
or call Sue on 04 526 7304.
(Each year a prize will be given out for the best idea that has been implemented).

WATERCOLOUR NEW ZEALAND ON THE WELLINGTON WATERFRONT

Picture yourself sitting on the Wellington waterfront, painting our beautiful city and
harbour….and picture yourself selling your work to locals and tourists alike, fresh off
the easel.
Watercolour New Zealand has formed a relationship with Wellington Waterfront,
allowing WNZ members to paint and sell their work in this vibrant public recreation
area.
Our goal is to help bring colour and artistic interest to the waterfront, all year round, at
the same time as showcasing our capital through watercolour painting.
Initially, there will be a trial period of 3 months, starting from 15 March 2010, allowing
our members to paint and sell seven days a week, anywhere between the Bluebridge
Terminal and Chaffers Marina.
Twenty painters will be allowed to paint at any given time, permits will be issued to all
interested members and a booking/notification system will be put in place.
Artists are requested to give all due consideration and cooperation to the public,
business operators and any events that are being held on the waterfront. Artists will
need to be fully independent for their needs, provide their own easily transportable
equipment/display material and all areas used should be left as they are found.
So, now’s the time to get out there and start scoping our new patch! Wellington
Waterfront has suggested that we introduce ourselves to businesses and tourism
operators and get to know our neighbours.
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In the first 3 months of the trial, we will look forward to your feedback and suggestions
as to how the arrangement is working, and together, how we can ensure the long term
presence of watercolour artists on the Wellington Waterfront.
Please register your interest and request for a permit from Alison Ross Hehir via
emailor telephone her on 021 499 063


Alison Hehir

Painting on the Wellington Waterfront - General Guidelines March 15th – June 14th

Watercolour New Zealand has entered into an exclusive arrangement with Wellington Waterfront, allowing WNZ

members to paint and sell their work in this vibrant public recreation area.

Our goal is to help bring colour and artistic interest to the Waterfront, all year round, at the same time as

showcasing our Capital through watercolour painting, at the same time as providing our members with an

opportunity to promote and sell their work.

Initially, there will be a trial period of 3 months, starting from March 15th 2010, allowing our members to paint

and sell seven days a week, anywhere between the Bluebridge Terminal and Chaffers Marina. We aim to keep the

numbers to a maximum of 20 painters at any one time. Painters are required to display a permit which are

available as per below*

Artists are requested to give all due consideration and cooperation to the public, business operators and any

Events that are being held on the waterfront. Artists will need to be fully independent for their needs, provide

their own easily transportable equipment/display material and all areas used should be left as they are found.

If painters are approached by other artists who are not members of Watercolour New Zealand enquiring as to how to

get a permit, please advise that they can either join WNZ or contact Wellington Waterfront. Other groups may be

included after the WNZ trial period expires.

In the first 3 months of the trial, we will look forward to your feedback and suggestions as to how the

arrangement is working, and together, how we can ensure the long term presence of watercolour artists on the

Wellington Waterfront.

• Please register your interest and request for a permit from Alison Ross Hehir via

email
or telephone her on 021 499 063

PETERS DOIG ART AWARD – Marlborough Arts Society

The Academy office has received notification of the Peters Doig Art Award. It offers a
grand prize of $3000 and a number of smaller awards. If you would like to enter, please contact the NZ Academy

of Fine Arts for either a hard copy or electronic copy of the registration and entry form:
New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Inc.
Wharf Offices Apartments Building
1 Queens Wharf
Lambton
WELLINGTON 6011
Ph: 04 499 8807
Fx: 04 499 2612 Email: info@nzafa.com
Website: www.nzafa.com
The deadline for the Marlborough Arts Society receiving entry forms is Sat 24th April.

FIRST SOLO SHOW

Dianne Taylor is having her first solo exhibition. Her watercolour paintings will be on
show at the Kiwi Art House, 288 Cuba Street from 6-21 March.

WNZ COMMITTEE

At the 2009 Annual General Meeting, the following Officers were elected:

Patron: Nancy Tichborne

President: Sue Wild
+64 (4) 526 7304
Email: sue.wild@paradise.net.nz

Vice-President: Pavithra Devadatta
+64 (21) 035 1470
Email: pavithra@kalanz.com

Secretary: Martin Jenkins
+64 (4) 473 2235
Email: apdc@paradise.net.nz

Treasurer: Michael Bain
+64 (4) 934 2271
Email: mgbain@xtra.co.nz

Editor: Phil Dickson
+64 (4) 389 7317
Email: pandj.dickson@xtra.co.nz

Committee:
Alfred Memelink, Grahame Harris, Helen Wilson, Phil Dickson, Claire Clark, John McDonnell, Jan Thomson, Richard

Gordon, Tetyana Khytko