SOLD!
From the Permanent Collection, Lake Edge, by Gallery artists Kirtsen McIntosh, is a superb roundel in oil, hand-painted on box canvas with several acrylic and oil layers that build colour and depth into the composition. The artist captures the lingering Pohutukawa tree that cast reflections in the water drawing the viewer to examine both place and context....
February 23, 2021SOLD!
The magnificent highly reflective acrylic and resin composition, Beyond the Lagoon, by artist Toni Kingstone proved irresistible this weekend, leaving the Permanent Collection to take up residence with a discerning local collector. At 800mm diameter, this acrylic and resin piece is an uncommon size that will no doubt attract attention and conversation for those lucky enough to be granted a viewing....
February 20, 2021This is what we do
The primary purpose of our Trust is to raise funds and donate them to children in the Waikato who lead incredibly tough lives. Despite the pandemic that has interrupted our world, we have been able to continue selling great art and gifts. Accordingly, at the beginning of this year we have recently donated funds to three organizations KiwicanTokoroa Women’s RefugePillars...
February 19, 2021SOLD!
Gallery artist Toni Kingstone, continues to attract buyers, currently by the day. Her dramatic acrylic / resin composition, Golden River, now sold to a local collector....
February 11, 2021SOLD!
Toni Kingstone's, Rock Pool Reflections that has recently been sold from the Permanent Collection is one of her signature Acrylic / Resin compositions that has delighted Gallery goers and now as part of a local collector's cherished portfolio....
February 10, 2021SOLD!
Robyn Ninnes, is one of the Welcome Swallow Gallery original artists who continues to sell her beautifully stylized compositions. Seen here is Mount Karioi, sold to a local art collector....
February 10, 2021SOLD!
Winter Catch-up, by Gallery artist Juliet Roper belies the current warmer climes by presenting a mood-inspired oil painting that captures a European winter using an impressionist flavoured brush. Taste, smell the macchiato. Sold....
February 9, 2021SOLD!
A discerning art collector saw much to appreciate in Gavin Smith's delicate watercolour brush strokes, evident in his composition Marseillan Harbour, first seen in the Welcome Swallow Exhibition that ran in the Spring of last year. ...
February 6, 2021SOLD!
The watercolour composition Fairfield Bridge by gallery artist Martin Necas is an excellent illustration of using a vivid colour palette to bring a familiar subject to life. Necas presents sublime images that captivate the eye, inviting the viewer to rethink what they see. Sold from the Welcome Swallow Gallery....
February 3, 2021SOLD!
The Haast Beech Study watercolour, by Gallery artist Bernadette Parsons that took out the Volunteers' Choice Award for the exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People & Place, has just sold to a discerning collector who immediately recognized the impressionistic qualities of this magnificent composition....
February 2, 2021For the Romantics
By Gallery or Gift say it with ART. They must be worthy of your time, money and intent; now is the moment to get it sent......
January 31, 2021SOLD!
Unsurprisingly, Gavin Smith's, joyful watercolour, Strike up the Music, has just sold from the Permanent Collection. The Gallery seems a little quieter now... ...
January 29, 2021SOLD!
Toni Kingstone, continues to see her work sell from the Gallery Permanent Collection. Endless Flight, is a superb 600mm diameter Acrylic, Resin Collage composition that has attracted wide appreciation from Gallery goers. Now sold to a local collector....
January 28, 2021Opening Night!
The Welcome Swallow Gallery exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People & Place had it's opening launch night, 22nd January 2021. There were 100 attendees who heard new Gallery artist, Juliet Roper share her own artistic journey. Prior to Juliet's speech, CEO and trust Chair, Dorothy Gilson, explained the reasoning behind the curation of the exhibition, noting that the Gallery had requested the artists to present the joy of emerging out of 2020, a year dominated by th...
January 22, 2021SOLD X 2
The Welcome Swallow Gallery saw artists, Juliet Roper sell two more paintings that are featured below, respectively, Community and Bicycle. The official first day of the exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People & Place has seen 20% of the exhibition, sold. ...
January 22, 2021SOLD!
In the lead up to the launch, Juliet Roper's, compositions are attracting the critical attention of those previewing the exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People & Place. On this occasion the painting that has found it's way into a collection is, Window on the World. ...
January 22, 2021SOLD!
A pre-launch sale of the iconic composition, Italia, by artist Juliet Roper. Destined to be sold quickly, this is truly representative of the exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People & Place. ...
January 22, 2021SOLD!
Ahead of the launch of the Welcome Swallow Gallery new exhibition, Joy of Humanity: People and Place, this Friday 22nd January, the superb watercolour Matukituki Tops by Bernadette Parsons has been sold to a Wellington collection....
January 21, 2021New Exhibition Catalogue!
The Welcome Swallow Gallery first exhibition of 2021, Joy of Humanity: People and Place is launching on Friday 22nd January from 5.30pm. Pictured below, the cover of the new Catalogue that will be available online just before the launch hour. Join us if you can!...
January 14, 2021SOLD!
Sandra Barlow's work doesn't spend too much time in the Welcome Swallow Gallery. Another of her superb watercolour compositions, Taupiri Mountain, has just left the building....
December 21, 2020SOLD!
Gavin Smith's Market Day in Firenze, has left the gallery into a private collection. It is a beautiful watercolour that captures the joy, energy and action of one of the centres of the cultural world....
December 21, 2020SOLD!
Rebecca Dowman-Ngapo whose art is soon to adorn the walls of the Auckland Museum with the spectacular portrait of June Lady Hillary, has demonstrated her fine art skills with the stunning composition, Kaka in Kowhai that has quickly found a new nest. Although a fleeting resident of the Permanent Collection at the Welcome Swallow Gallery, this painting was much admired and appreciated by volunteers and visitors alike....
December 18, 2020SOLD!
Helen Cairney our well established gallery artist from Wellington continues to attract the attention of Waikato gallery goers. Buyers too. Sold today is the exquisite Light of the Tui. ...
December 18, 2020SOLD!
Gavin Smith's, timeless watercolour, Road to Maungatautari has just been sold to an overseas buyer in the U.S. Gavin's work is greatly admired by gallery goers, as well as those buying from overseas. ...
December 15, 2020SOLD!
Robyn Ninnes, long associated with vibrant stylised colours and compositions that vividly capture New Zealand bird life against a backdrop of azure inspired coastal waters has once again caught the attention of a local collector. Flight of the Kereru, from the Permanent Collection has now left the gallery to settle into a new home....
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