Fountain Lake

In Pukekura Park, there is a lake that has a fountain in the middle of it. A button on the edge activates a cycle of alternating water patterns for a couple of minutes. Kids love pushing it to get the fountain started. When I was there, a couple of men in suits were walking around doing work. I could tell because they were pointing at many things. One of them pointed to the button and the other one pressed it. Big smiles all around. Businessmen love the fountain too.

Aro Park

Woman with tree growing out of head. Composition dictated by my desire to sit rather than stand. Such is urban sketching.

Hagley Park

 Since I arrived to Christchurch this "dancing" pine trees on the Hagley Park always fascinated me, now finally I got them.

Tupare Garden Market

New Plymouth organised a garden market set up at Tupare Garden. For those that don't know the place, there's this reasonably large old house set on this manicured hillside. Once a large residence, this park now makes a pretty good location for country market stalls, food and music. From my perch under a tree, I could sketch people from above while listening to the different musicians. There was one who was singing current popular music in a slow and jazzy style. A mellow lounge singer version of Daft Punk's Get Lucky still pops into my head from time to time.

Western Park, Ponsonby

Sketching in the park off Ponsonby Road.
The sculptures of 'ruins' make for a great focal point.

Spencer Park

What could be better than eat a delicious lunch, lie in the shade of a big tree and draw someone you love?

Last sunday at the Spencer Park north of Christchurch all perfect conditions were combined.