"Evening haze and Mount Taranaki" in watercolour by Mike Capenerhurst

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Great painting Mike

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 23 Mar 21:29:25

Strangely I met someone from New Plymouth Old Plymouth! Looks like Taranaki to me. Has Mt Ruhapehu erupted lately>

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 24 Mar 02:25:37

Well painted Mike, great contrast between the strong foreground and the mountain which is understated but still imposing.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Fri 24 Mar 06:13:36

Very atmospheric and intimidating.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Fri 24 Mar 07:04:48

my thanks to you all. I think that Ruhapehu has behaved for 12 months or so - can't recall hearing anything of late.. I know the cross over track was closed in part 12 months ago because of activity. I believe Taranaki hasn't mi behaved since 1863 - just a bit before my time !!

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Fri 24 Mar 07:41:36

Beautiful painting.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Sat 25 Mar 20:31:12

Hang on Studio Wall

23/03/2017

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Mnt Taranaki/Egmont , a dormant volcano overlooks the town of New Plymouth. From the top (been there twice) one can see the volcanic plateau. There is a Maori legend tying them together

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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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