" Rural from the roadside" mixed media

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Beautifully painted Mike , I must give the matchsticks a try .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 16 Nov 09:15:38

Matchsticks work fine Mike. Nice work.

Posted by Jim Morris on Tue 16 Nov 09:18:53

Your paintings never fail to impress and this is a beauty

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 16 Nov 09:51:08

Looks like an old master, Mike.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 16 Nov 10:47:38

Whatever you use Mike, it works so well. Very impressive work.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 16 Nov 15:33:20

Works well Chris, the stronger tones add to the scene.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Tue 16 Nov 15:33:31

Terrific painting.

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 16 Nov 16:41:30

My sincere thanks for the encouragement - it is always appreciated. This was one that flowed of its own volition - which made it more enjoyable for me - and I do paint for my own pleasure in the first instance.

Posted by Mike Capenerhurst on Tue 16 Nov 18:43:16

Hang on Studio Wall

16/11/2021

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Tonal Indian ink solns, matchstick - cut at 45 degree angle and watercolour. A grey day lightened and brightened by the Toi Toi grass still in bloom. I enjoy using the matchstick for drawing - stops me being "prissy" and over fiddly

About the Artist

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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