This painting is based on a photo I took in New Zealand early last year. It was situated in a row of abandoned shops in a tiny settlement near Colac bay in Southland. There was a gold rush there at one time apparently, but now the place is a classic ghost town, apart from a few local fishermen and farmers.
I did try and paint one of the more elaborate buildings but it ended up looking more like a very fake stage set for a Western. So I choose this one, used a large brush and kept it loose.
Sometimes its more about the feel than the details.
Meanwhile back in Civilisation....
Small drawings on cards.
