Artist Showcase: Tineke McLean
Not long after immigrating to New Zealand from the Netherlands in 1981, Tineke started a journey with art, creating original applique wall hangings. She exhibited at a gallery in Parnell, Auckland, and accepted several large commissions. All that stopped when her husband passed away in 1989.
After a long break, Tineke started a part-time job as a pottery decorator in 1994 remarried. Four years later, she discovered the magic and temperament of watercolours. Saying goodbye to pots and embarking on yet another medium was exciting and challenging. Tineke participated in art shows and sold well until a friend invited her to join her for a short-term course at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland. From then, her focus shifted to acrylic paints – a medium she found bold and enticing. She found herself experimenting with new styles, and never looked back.
Now working from a studio at her home in Palmerston North, Tineke creates art that is varied and colourful. Drawing inspiration from nature, her works often feature birds or depict landscapes. However, she also dabbles with semi-abstract subject matter.
Tineke is a regular exhibitor at Manawatu Art Expo and her work, ‘Birch Grove’ (pictured), is currently on display at Feilding Art Centre.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots
Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Poll: Do Palmerston North’s offerings entice you into the city centre?
Senior reporter Alecia Rousseau from the Manawatū Standard recently sat down with Palmerston North City Council planner David Murphy to talk about how the city is responding to rapid growth and planning for the future.
But now we want to hear from you.
✨ Do Palmerston North’s offerings entice you?
🤔 What stops you from visiting the city centre?
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0% Yes - I see change, and I like it
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100% Nah - Not enough going on
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