"It was a long hot summer"

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Beautiful composition Mike.

Posted by Henry Martin on Tue 02 Aug 05:40:46

We boast of an equitable climate here around Wanganui - but it can get dry towards the end of summer. Here we have summer cereals crop remains ready for the burn off, dry grasses give the colours I favour and this subject just appealed.The contre jour look goes well with the mixed media ink technique I like.

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Tue 02 Aug 06:53:15

The contrasts are stunning Mike love the ink.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 02 Aug 10:56:56

Another beauty Mike, just lovely.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Tue 02 Aug 14:39:47

Another great example using this technique Mike.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 02 Aug 17:22:58

Very effective painting Mike - love it.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Tue 02 Aug 20:59:19

Hang on Studio Wall

02/08/2016

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mixed media - ink technique

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Mike Capenerhurst

Born & lived in Leicester for 30 years before coming to NZ in 1965 with wife and family. Dropped art at school for more "useful" subjects. Interest resurrected upon arriving out here. Started with oils, moved to water colour some 20 years ago.. Have played with etching and like it. Primarily self…

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