Memories From A Ditch

I recently returned to New Plymouth in the Taranaki, one of my favourite New Zealand destinations. While there, I stayed at the Fitzroy beach park with some friends from Australia. I had anticipated their trip "across the ditch" as the journey from Australia to New Zealand is known, and I painted a scene of New Plymouth for them to remember their stay. I am happy that the painting made the journey without any fuss from customs. It now sits pride of place in their home within view of their TV.

I also gave them this sketch from Fitzroy beach I did while there.