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Parnell Gallery Christmas show 200 x 200mm (unframed) for $200

2011-12-02T10:35:00.001-08:00

Come along to this Xmas exhibition and purchase an affordable work of art by your favourite artists. They sell out fast so be there prompt at the start to get the best choice. Starts Saturday 3rd December 10am.

Vintage inspired

2011-12-02T10:35:00.000-08:00

Here are 6 little vintage inspired paintings for the Parnell Gallery 200 x 200mm for $200.

2011-11-20T13:50:00.001-08:00

My next exhibition is SOLO 32. Everyone is very welcome to come along and all work is available for sale.

SOLO 32

Academy Galleries

New Zealand Academy of Fine Art

Wellington

www.nzafa.com

04 4998807

26th November to 11th December 2011

Preview Friday 25th November from 5.30. (All are welcome)

Thie exhibition of 9 Academy artists' work. Artists are: Patricia Armour, Roger Bagshaw, Alison Bain, Ingrid Boot, Harriet Bright, Helen Casey, Greg Chaston, Lauryne Hart and Noeline Thomson

SOLO 32

2011-11-20T13:48:00.001-08:00

Here are the paintings I will be showing at Solo 32.

Chi Chi

500 x 500mm

Strawbwerries & Cream

500 x 500mm

The Singer

510 x 690

Tailor Made

760 x 760mm

Purl one, Knit one

385 x 760mm

Moules

760 x 760mm

Sweet Pea

760 x 760mm

Peep Toe

900 x 900mm

I will also have some beautifully framed sketches available for sale too.

Just Sew

360 x 360 framed

Moules II

360 x 360mm framed

Gumboots

595 x 350mm framed

Cooking and gardening.

2011-06-29T18:32:00.000-07:00

'Sweet Pea' 760 x 760mm

'Moules' 760 x 760mm

These are 2 things that I do not very well!! lol But I thoroughly enjoyed creating these 2 new paintings on these themes.

If you would like to purchase either piece, please email me art@ingrid.co.nz

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'Little Ladies' preview night

2011-03-31T15:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos from the preview at Parnell Gallery on Tuesday 15th March. It was a very good turnout and everyone had a good night. At the end of the show 13 out of the 17 paintings had sold. www.ingrid.co.nz

Giant Liquorice Allorts

2011-03-31T15:16:00.000-07:00

When it comes to creating 'stuff' I just can't stop myself! Especailly when there are power tools involved. I had the idea to make some giant Licquorice Allsorts which could go into a bowl on a coffee table.

So off I toddled to Bunnings, got myself some wood, bright paint and some sago (to stick onto the bumpy ones), and 'Bob's your Uncle', a trillion hours later VOILA, a giant cocktial glass full of giant Allsorts to match the painting 'Just One'. These were on show at 'Little Ladies' at Parnell Gallery 15 - 28th March 2011

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Commission

2011-03-29T14:49:00.000-07:00

I recently was commissioned to produce a painting based on a very old black & white photograph used for a hand and nail moisturiser in the 1950's. I love the starkness and the mood which is enhanced by the sepia tones.

'Adored'

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Prints available

2011-03-05T14:04:00.001-08:00

I have a selection of prints available unframed on A3. They are $75 plus postage and I can send anywhere.

To enquire email me at art@ingrid.co.nz or phone 0064 21427544

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2011-03-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

I would like to invite you to my upcoming solo show 'Little Ladies' at Parnell Gallery. The preview will be on Tuesday 15th March from 5.30. Bring your friends and family as all will be warmly welcomed.

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New Idea and Womans Weekly

2011-02-16T00:36:00.001-08:00

Here is the first painting from my solo show.

Le Chef

My 'Little ladies' exhibition will be at Parnell Gallery, Auckland from 15 - 28th March. More details and new work to be revealed over the next few weeks.

It has been used in advertisements in New Idea and Womans Weekly (thanks to my wonderful hubby).

SOLO SHOW

2011-01-17T00:27:00.000-08:00

I am very excited to announce I will be holding a solo exhibition at Parnell Gallery, Auckland on 15 – 28th March. I will keep you posted over the coming weeks leading up to the show. I hope to see you all on the opening evening.

Clusters

2010-11-15T08:59:00.000-08:00

Each Christmas Parnell Gallery, Auckland invite selected artists to produce a piece of art on 200 x 200mm paper or board which is for sale at $200. It is probably their most popular show of the year, with people queueing out the door.

I have designed 14 'CLUSTERS' on 300gsm watercolour paper mounted on foam board. These are little groups of all things feminine. I have had great fun designing my own range of teacups and teapots, as well as funky bras and knickers!

Look closely for my lizard, there is one hidden somewhere on each cluster!!

Cluster 'Shoes'

So if you fancy coming along to purchase your own little original piece for only $200 by some fabulous artists the details are:
What: 200 x 200 for $200 Parnell Gallery Christmas Show
Where: Parnell Gallery 263 Parnell Road, Auckland
When: Tues 30th Nov to Sunday 5th December

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Re-working

2010-09-22T21:41:00.001-07:00

Every time I excitedly tear the cellophane off a brand new canvas, I attempt to paint my best painting yet. I think this is what all artists strive for. Never really knowing exactly how it is going to turn out, I am always in the hope that this will be 'the one'!!

I have learnt and improved over the past few years as I have painted more and more. With this in mind, I decided to revisit paintings that I completed a couple of years ago to see if I could do better.

Here are the before and after shots of 'Absence'. I love dark pictures where an object is 'appearing' from the shadows. The red satin fabric is luscious and looks lovely and silky.

I have redesigned the lingerie and made it more romantic and altered the skin tones.

I will be working next on a nude.

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Gramophone

2010-09-11T19:33:00.000-07:00

Velvet Tones 760 x 760mm

Having started this painting at least 2 months ago, and spending the last 3 weeks tittivating, fiddling and saying 'I think I need to add just a little bit here' and 'It's just not quite right yet', I am SOOOOO pleased to have finally finished it.

The most difficult part of being an artist is knowing when to stop, and this painting surely proved that to me!

Can you spot my little lizard?

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Art workshops

2010-09-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

Since holding my first art workshop at Gallery Q over 18 months ago, I have had the pleasure of meeting many aspiring artists, and am now hosting sessions from my home studio in Orewa. Here are the latest paintings from the latest 3 session afternoon workshops.

Nikki & Samantha painted beautiful lillies and a bird of paradise. They decided what composition suited the image and chose the canvas accordingly. Thay both learnt new techniques including using dry brush and were very proud of their achievement.

Maureen has a love of haute couture, and designed this beautiful image. Using analogue (adjacent) colours she has created a colour theme adding a 'zap' of colour with the lipstick and wine. Maureen learnt how to add form to her shapes using shadow and highlight, and created the added feature of some amazing 3d looking pearls.

Maureen commented 'I am a huge fan of your work and think the workshops you run are such fun and really informative you have helped me such a lot in such a short space of time.'

If you would like to know more about my art workshops you can sign up for regular newsletters from my website www.ingrid.co.nz/, or email me for further information art@ingrid.co.nz .

Nice things in small packages

2010-08-22T18:02:00.001-07:00

200 x 200 for $200

Exhibition at Gallery Q, Kumeu celebrating their 2nd birthday

18th September to 10th October

This will be an exhibition of work by wonderful artists who have all painted something onto a 200 x 200mm canvas and each piece will be for sale at $200. They will be snapped up quick at this price so get in quick.

Make sure you come along and vote for the 'people's choice' award too.

I have loved painting these cute little sketchy paintings. They tie in nicely with my latest theme of Afternoon Tea and (as always) all things elegant. I have used acrylic for the canvas and then pen and watercolour on watercolour paper mounted onto the canvas.

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Red Shoes

2010-08-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

Red Shoes 760 x 760mm
I started this painting over a month ago and initially it was going to be in full colour with the dress being a stunning gold colour in beautiful shiny satin fabric.

However, when I started my monotone underpainting, I couldn't stop and it just looked lovely in sepia.

A splash of red for her shoes and Voila! and completely different outcome as planned.

I have another painting which is nearly completed....and proving very difficult!!! So hopefully that can be uploaded very soon too.

Art for Hospice

2010-06-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

On June 3rd there will be an art auction held at the Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa to raise money for the Hibiscus Hospice. The carers at Hospice do such a wonderful and important job for people in their last stages of life and I hope that this years art auction will raise enough funds for them to carry on the support and care they give to their patients and their families. I remember my first trip to a Hospice back in the UK, to visit my lovely Aunty Vera. I was only young, and I was so amazed to see an array of cats and kittens running around and some having a nap all snuggled up next to the patients.

TVNZ The Apprentice

2010-05-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

May 11th saw the final episode of NZ The Apprentice. The contestants were challenged to host a charity auction to raise money for Cure Kids.

I was contacted by one of the contestants and asked if I would donate a painting for this worthy cause.

'Sheer Elegance II'
Charities such as Cure Kids do a wonderful job, and I was pleased that my painting raised $2000.

Frankie Stevens hosting the auction

As a result, a grand total of $40,000 was donated to Cure Kids.

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Worthy Causes

2010-05-10T17:12:00.000-07:00

I was asked last month if i would donate work to the 'Adopt an Artwork' exhibition at The Depot in Devonport raising money for the 'Lonely Miaow' cat rescue charity. This print of 'Le Chat' was successfully auctioned there.

'Le Chat'
My husband & I adopted a cat 12 years ago from the UK Cat Protection League before locating to New Zealand in 2000, and not only did she fly over with us, she is still doing well and loves her life down under!

'Purdi'

We also adopted a cat last year, called Misty. She is more like a cheeky dog than a fussy mog and her taste in food leaves a lot to be desired!!

'Misty'

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Little creatures.

2010-03-03T13:04:00.000-08:00

At last, I have just collected my latest paintings from the photographer. I am working on the theme of my lovely glamorous ladies with their long stretched out legs and since my holiday in Rarotonga I have decided to add a little creature into each of my figurative paintings. When we were there, I absolutely fell in love with the tiny lizards and watched them scurrying around the ceiling every night.

I even caught one, and fed another with chocolate sauce off my finger. Awwww!!!

'Cognac'

My little creature

'Tassel'

Following on from 'Tea'n'Peonies' with the working clock theme, I have created some gorgeous little French Boulle clocks with fully working hands. They are only on a 10 inch square canvas and very cute. Andre Boulle was a prominent seventeenth century French Cabinet maker, and Boulle refers to the ornate marquetry found on these clocks.

'Red Boulle'

'Blue Boulle'

'Gold Boulle'

If you want to know about upcoming exhibitions, go to my website and sign up for my regular newsletters. There are several big art events coming soon.

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Adams Portrait Awards

2009-11-26T16:26:00.000-08:00

My latest piece, 'Pickle', is a painting of my daughter Mia. It will be entered for selection at the Adams Portrait Award at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery in Wellington. I have wanted to paint Mia for so long and this was the perfect excuse. It was very rewarding painting her and I also found it quite emotional, but thoroughly enjoyable, trying to capture all of her character which I know and love, and paint it on canvas. I am really happy with the result and it makes me realise how lucky I am to have such a lovely 'Pickle'.

The exhibition will be held at Shed 11, Wellington, from 24th February until 11 April 2010.

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Two new paintings

2009-09-28T17:31:00.000-07:00

Well I started 2 new paintings at the start of this month. These are from my 'skinny ladies' theme. I wanted them to look very timeless, elegant and dainty. I love the look of old fashioned things like the old telephones, and also, I absolutely adore tea cups.

I have no titles for them yet, but here is the telephone one, including my initial underpainting:

And this is a very special painting because it has a wonderful detail in it which is not immediatley noticeable. The clock hanging on the wall is a fully working clock.

As for the furniture, beware anyone whose house I visit and you have nice things........as I will be back on your doorstep before you know it and taking photographs! The gorgeous tea stand which the vase of flowers is standing on is courtesy of a friend of a friend, Kylie, who I met twice and spent more time gawping at her beautiful furniture than joining in the conversation. So 'thank you', Kylie for letting me see your lovely house again.

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North Shore Art Awards

2009-09-24T18:59:00.000-07:00

I have just heard that I have been selected for the North Shore City Art Awards with this painting 'Just One':

Here are the details of the exhibition:

When: Wednesday 14th October – Wednesday 4th Novmber
Where: Mairangi Bay Art Centre, North Shore, Auckland
Preview: Wednesday 14th October 6pm
What: The North Shore City Art Awards is the North Shore City Councils premier Arts Event. This is the 15th year that the North Shore City Council have sponsored this exhibition. The award has built up over the years and is firmly established as a highly prestigious annual arts event. Artwork from artists New Zealand wide who work in Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Digital, 3D and Sculpture contribute to this event.

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First post......hello!

2009-09-10T21:48:00.000-07:00

Well I thought I'd better get with the times and start a blog.....better late than never and all that!

I am english but moved to New Zealand with my husband in 2000. We absolutely adore it here. I started painting again about 5 years ago having qualified with an illustration degree in the UK in 1994.

I love painting and spend every spare moment either thinking about it, sketching out ideas or at my easel creating. I work in acrylics mainly and portray the female form with elegance and poise.

After Midnight

Sometimes I venture away from this when I have a need or obsession. Earlier this year, I just had to paint cows,

Watching You

and last month I just had to paint teacups,

Tea 'n' Krispie

but now I am back again to my lovely ladies.

Off the Hook

Currently I am working on a piece for the North Shore Art Awards (which needs to be finished before the 21st September). I am also creating the start of a series of 3 little paintings which I will complete at the Gallery Q 1st Birthday party on Saturday 19th September in Waimauku (near Auckland New Zealand). I have also entered into 2 new shows which have a selection process so I won't know until next month if I am in or not. Fingers crossed. :-)

Anyway, I shall leave it here for now. Shall pop in again soon with more piccies.

Ingrid

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