Come on a visual journey with me

Christine Parnell

My inquisitive nature has led me on an interesting art journey, first using acrylics to paint more realistic subjects, then into an investigation of the vagaries of watercolour and its mercurial ways. These days I seesaw between more representational watercolour and abstract mixed media work. It very much depends on my mood!

Hawke’s Bay Artist
Our beautiful landscape and the vibrant port and inner harbour of Napier give me inspiration for my artwork. I work intuitively, getting great enjoyment from watching a painting take on a life of its own as part of the process.

Experience
I have exhibited at the NZ Academy of Fine Arts, ArtX, Humanity Painters annual exhibitions and CAN in Napier and was a founding member of Viva Gallery in Napier.

Gallery
My work can be viewed at Bent Gum Gallery at 2 Malbec Way in Greenmeadows, Napier (open by appointment – please see details on contact page)

Awards

  1. Winner of the ‘Abstract’ section at the 2021 Art Hawke’s Bay exhibition – judge John Brown
  2. Winner of the ‘Movement’ section at the 2018 Art Hawke’s Bay exhibition – judge Helen Dyne

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