Summer Colours, Abel Tasman National Park, a painting of Bark Bay, Abel Tasman National Park by Peter Geen (acrylic)

Summer Colours, Abel Tasman National Park

The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest national park, established in 1942. It stretches from Wainui Inlet in Golden Bay (in the north), to Marahau. (In the south) The Park is renowned for its spectacular scenery, golden beaches, emerald clear water and temperate climate. ‘Summer Colours’ was inspired by a boat trip we took to Torrent Bay in search of material for a commission. The watertaxi had just dropped a family onto the beach at Bark Bay. I was instantly impressed by the contrast of the sea colour, the golden sand and the richness of the coastline forest.

Title Summer Colours, Abel Tasman National Park
Artist Peter Geen
Location Bark Bay, Abel Tasman National Park
Medium Acrylic
Media Painting
Date August 2007
Size 750mm x 500mm
Frame Yes
Style Realism
Theme Seascape