Climb and Paint

Let's get outta town!

Since the age of ten, the mountains have been my favourite place to be in. The combination of physical challenge, friendships and dramatic views keep me coming back to the Southern Alps time and time again.

 

These experiences in the mountains are so special that creating paintings that are inspired by these trips seems like the perfect way to relive those highlights. It is my hope that I can learn to pick out the best elements - whether that's the clouds, the trees, the rock faces or some kind of human interaction - and combine them in a way that reminds me of the experience, and even better than a photo. I am especially interested in incorporating human elements into these paintings.

 

My goal is not only to become better at capturing these moments, but to expand my skill level so I can dive deeper into the Southern Alps. Follow me on instagram or subscribe to help me push the boundaries on these fronts! 

A photo of myself in the snow with Mt Barth behind

My climbing and painting trips

2022

Climb and Paint Mt Tūtoko

Climb and Paint Mt Tūtoko
A massive trip to Fiordland’s highest peak. Four beautiful days. Mt Madeline and then Mt Tūtoko. Two nights at Turner’s biv. A higher campsite in the snow at the base of a buttress on Mt Madeline. Check out Tom’s words and photos. This painting shows Tom approaching the summit after climbing the Age Glacier Face.
2021

Climb and Paint Turner Peak

Climb and Paint Turner Peak

Possibly the best views I’ve ever seen! Dad and I finally checked out the famous Ball Pass. We camped on the pass and made a spontaneous ascent of Turner Peak. My first proper view of La Pérouse. That evening spent on the summit ultimately led to this painting (and a dream to climb La Pérouse). It’s available here.

2020

Climb and Paint Mavora Lakes

Climb and Paint Mavora Lakes

Lily and I made a relaxed winter trip to Mavora Lakes where we attempted Mt Campbell. Deep snow and a white-out turned us round. On the descent the sun started to come out, a moment captured by this painting.

2020

Climb and paint Mueller Hut

A photo of Mt Sefton and Mueller Hut painting
A weekend expedition into Mt Cook National Park during winter took us to Mueller Hut. Perfect blue skies and recent snowfall made it a magical experience and I came away with a vision for a painting inspired the last light of the day behind Mt Sefton. The painting has since sold but you can buy a limited edition print here.
 
 
 
2018

Climb and paint Mt Brewster

A photo of my landscape painting, depicting Mt Brewster and its terminal lake

Way back in 2018, I teamed up with my dad and a friend to climb Mt Brewster in Mt Aspiring National Park. We didn’t quite make it to the summit (as usual!), but that evening at our camp by the glacier’s terminal lake we were treated to a brilliant sunset. This painting remembers that golden hour.