Richard Ponder : NZ Artist

New Exhibition - Cornucopia with Paul Tait

2011-10-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

Paul Tait and my Exhibition "Cornucopia" is up at Rona until 30 October, come along. Or if that is impossible, you can get a small taste of some of the paintings here on the Rona Gallery website.

Paul Tait, is a technically brilliant artist who first began showing his work in Texas. His style is somehting he has worked hard to develop, and although it has been influenced by surrealism and superflat, it can best be described by the term "Taitism." More about Paul Tait here - enjoy!

This and that and Spring

2011-09-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

Well our website has been up for a while, so I've hardly had any time for this blog. But here on our news page http://www.art-gallery-newzealand.com/News.html you'll find that spring has really sprung. The gallery looks fantastic! And we're proud to have so many great artists adorning our walls.

Both Ken Hunt and Alison Anker are madly into birds, their work is simply delightful. so come in and have a look - or check out Ken Hunt's work http://www.art-gallery-newzealand.com/shop/example1/Ken+Hunt.html

and hopefully we'll organise Alison's pages soon. When I have a minute.

so wherever you are - enjoy this moment of spring.

Richard.

My Splatter exhibition has some unusual guests. Splatter is not new for me but it is a development of my unique style

2010-06-13T23:25:00.000-07:00

My Splatter exhibition caused quite a stir. Two unexpected guests turned up in the form of Peter Rabbit and Spot the Dog. Mrs Rabbit shoed them away eventually, so they

wouldn't be too tired for story time later.

10 years anniversary for Rona Gallery and Silent Auction of Iconic "My Bay"

2010-06-10T16:03:00.000-07:00

As part of the birthday celebrations
My original painting, “At The Bay” has become an iconic picture of Eastbourne, originally the title was as an homage to Katherine Mansfield’s short story “At The Bay.”

“My Bay” also shows a naive view of Days Bay, full of life and fun and many of the activities that make Days Bay Wellingtons favourite beach destination.

Check it out tomorrow
come to "Splatter" exhibition opening at 11 o'clock
or ring us on
04 562 8062 for your opportunity to bid.

Cheers Richard

2009-11-29T19:55:00.000-08:00

Four days to go and I'm absolutely flat out trying to organise the "brother's exhibition," and I hear that Michael at long last is painting furiously -- even though he has shingles!

Ponder Brother's Exhibition

2009-11-25T18:39:00.000-08:00

It's all on Rona Gallery, I've been away to a wedding in Dunedin, but now everything is getting on track for "The Ponder Brother's" exhibition. On display will be some iconic New Zealand art from Michael, not to mention an outstanding example of my Wellington at Night series and "My Bay"

On the Night

2009-11-13T16:57:00.000-08:00

Ten Artists Splashing Out in Wellington -- 14-29 November

2009-10-30T03:25:00.001-07:00

Come to our Exhibition Opening 7:00 Friday 13 November

Ten Artists Splashing Out in Wellington

2009-10-28T16:53:00.000-07:00

Gordon Sharp

Ken Hunt

Richard Ponder

Jack Register

Paul Tait

Liz Turnbull

Annie Hayward

Beverly Hollister-Jones

Rene Hunt &

Betty Huibers

We're all looking forward to seeing you there.

Exhibition Friday 14th -29th November

2009-10-17T14:38:00.000-07:00

We're going to be showing a new artist at Rona Gallery

2009-10-03T20:37:00.000-07:00

Liz Turnbull

(Bachelor of Arts, BA)

Liz began painting 15 years ago while living in a small southern Bohemian town in the Czech Republic. Being surrounded by like minded people; musicians, painters, poets and puppet makers, Liz was inspired by 15th century plaster buildings and cobbled streets of this beautiful world heritage site. Liz’s earlier paintings depicted these heritage buildings. She continued painting while living in France for two years, only setting her brushes aside to undertake the interior design project of a 5-star hotel in Ireland.

Back in New Zealand, Liz was struck by a new appreciation for the surreal light and vivid colours of her homeland which she depicts in her paintings. 15 years ago while living in

Liz’s Paintings…

Liz’s paintings are contemporary and she works in acrylic. They are largely of a landscape nature but with abstract elements. They are textured and have many layers of paint to slowly reveal elements coming from beneath.

Liz’s most recent works focus on nature’s elements; the sea, sky, rivers, misty valleys – and how they change at different times of the day. “During the past few months I’ve been getting up very early to catch the early morning sunrises and mists in the valley and over the sea. I have a great view from my studio where I look down into the valleys along the foothills of the Kaimais and out to sea, so it’s all right on my doorstep. Spring has provided me with the most dramatic skies to paint, the weather is beautifully unsettled and changes in a matter of minutes. I’m always studying the skies and the light”.

Liz’s studio is a converted 50-year-old woolshed that also houses boutique accommodation (please visit www.thewoolshed.net.nz). Situated in the foothills of the Kaimai ranges in the Bay of Plenty, the woolshed overlooks an ever-changing vista of orchard-strewn valley, farmland and the Pacific Ocean beyond.

http://www.lizturnbull.net.nz/

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The Splatter Series '09

2009-09-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

It's fresh, it's new, and it's not flowers. Take a look at Richard's new series, he's about ready to break out of the mold and let a riot of colour onto the canvas.

Richard Ponder's Tararua Paintings PONDER CLASSICS EXHIBITION

2008-10-23T21:38:00.001-07:00

Richard's Stuff - it's all happening at Rona Gallery!

2008-07-23T15:07:00.000-07:00

Watch out for all this at Rona Gallery!

The First Word

2006-09-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my blog!

I am an inspiring artist from Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This is my official blog of an artist, complete with comments of my paintings.

If you want to view any more history, check out these other sites:

http://www.richardponder.com

and my store website:

http://www.art-gallery-newzealand.com

Thanks, and will look forward to posting new stuff soon!

Many regards
Richard Ponder