I have always been fascinated with NZ lighthouses (in fact I have done a series of works on plates of lighthouses which included the unique light flickering sequence and number of each one).
My favourite light house has always been Te Motu Piu / Dog Island which is also the tallest one in NZ. It was originally made from rock quarried on the island (which is quite small) but as it developed a lean over the years it was concreted over. I was fortunate to be offered a trip to Te Motu Piu on a cool 1959 motor launch, vintage is always a passion, and had a marvellous day painting!
I was remindeed of the difficulties of getting wet canvases on and off boats. Thanks Rawiri!
