Artist's Statement

I was born in New Zealand but lived in Europe for a few decades before settling in Coromandel nine years ago. These days, I paint mainly in acrylic on canvas, and I’m also known for my pen-and-wash sketchbooks—travel sketches and urban scenes from places I visit. I do these for myself really; sitting and sketching slows me down, helps me connect with a place, and often sparks great conversations with locals. More recently I’ve started a new project combining my love of architecture, making stuff, and art—creating 3D miniature building facades from scratch. It’s been an absolute joy.

I’ll have a range of work on show in the studio for this year’s Arts Tour - come say hi.

e:  bobvondrummond@gmail.com

i: @bobvondrummond