Yes I know it's late but I've been flat out teaching, tidying and marketing so I have only just had time to process these shots that I took of Rotorua's annual Art in the Park event which is organised by the Rotorua Arts Village.
I may be making this into an AV when I go to a Tauranga Audio Visual workshop in March withthe Tauranga Photographic Society.
The Potters at Rotorua Arts Village, very helpful to anyone who wants to join their club.
The potters are also running workshops at the Rotorua Arts Village 
Chris with a selection of top shots from the Rotorua Camera Club of which I am also a member. I went out to Chris's place early this week and took shots of her with her gorgeous dogs, so watch this space for some of the results.
Jane Baume makes the most gorgeous silver clay jewellery I have ever seen. She also runs silver clay classes and has recently moved to Rotorua from England. We meet around once a month for coffee to talk about art marketing strategies. We have also exhibited together in Kristian Lomath's gallery.
Kristian Lomath with an art buyer. Kristian runs an alternative style gallery in Eruera Street where he encourages all Rotorua artists of varying experience to exhibit. He is a passionate abstract oil painter and is generous in encouraging other artists to shine.
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He is renting wall space for $20.00 a month which is a bargain so if any Rotorua artists want to display their work.... give him a call.
I exhibited in his gallery last year and still have some mosaic crosses in it.
Snoopy
Natascha Hartzuker
is a great artist and talented professional Photographer. She also works at Sheiler Turner Picture Framers in Hinemoa Street, where I buy art supplies and have photo's matted.
She has been really helpful to me with photographic tips.
Jonathon Baxter Origami Master. Has a huge world famous origami interactive display at the Rotorua Arts Village.
Runs workshops New Zealand and world- wide.
Was the compere at Art in the Park, has very strong vocal chords.
Geoffrey Cox.
Famous children's book illustrator.
Realistic portrait artist Exhibitions Designer and Sculptor.
Has been a very hard working, dedicated Chairman of the Board at Rotorua Arts Village ( also handy with a hammer).
Don't you just love it?.. what a wacky idea, great to see such a sense of humour and quirkiness.
I've always had a fascination with dolls I think they are quite powerful and contain magical qualities...
Deans has his canvases covered.
Pleasure Painters very strong group at Rotorua Arts Village
Groovy Pumice Sculptures
De Flute Glass, exported all around the world. has an amazing glass blowing gallery opposite Skyline Skyrides.
Arm Painting
Cliff Lee, Rotorua District Councillor and member of Rotorua Arts Village Board,
Long term member of Friends of the Library. Conservationist. Very supportive of the Arts. 
Glorious tulips
Adventurous Uni Cyclists
The End
Nb: Not everyone who was at Art in the Park has been included due to my second battery running out . Plus some of the shots didn't make the grade. Didn't some famous photographer quote one in a thousand?
Surely not
Feel free to vote for your favourite and least favourite shot, I'm doing market research.
All I need to make a comedy is a park, a policeman and a pretty girl.
Charlie Chaplin
It looks like so much fun...I wish I could have been there! I love outdoor art shows.......or indoor art shows....or any art shows. So many creative people all in one place.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite shot was of Maxine with one of her portraits - she was really comfortable with the camera pointed at her. I also liked the unicycle shots :-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos! its great to see the craft fair in action. Also, love the pic with you holding the portrait of the dog and the bath house in the background - very clever composition ;-)
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