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Though typically a photography term, Mel is making an artform out of \u003cem\u003epainting \u003c\/em\u003ebokeh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBokeh features an absence of harsh, sharp details - and shows up most beautifully in \u003cspan\u003esmall background highlights e.g. the light catching on water droplets or filtering through a tree canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn these paintings Mel captures colour and light in camera, before transforming these into mesmerising oil paintings and prints, to bring this softness of gaze and magical light into your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMel regards her bokeh perspective as a metaphor for a way of looking for the good and beauty in your world; smoothing over the hard edges of the day and erasing trivial details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"flowing-over-original-oil-painting","title":"Flowing over - original oil painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlowing Over\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the sun fades away, the night lights of Invercargill come out to party. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fountain on Gala Street is illuminated, as the bokeh of traffic lights and passing vehicles dance with the sun's last glow through the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original oil painting captures the orbs of light that are seen looking west down Gala Street, Invercargill - New Zealand's Southern-most city. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted by New Zealand Artist Mel McKenzie (The Penny Drops) in 2022, the artwork is sealed with a satin varnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming is available for local customers as shown - please enquire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original oil painting is on a boxed canvas measuring 15cm high, 15cm wide, 1.5cm deep. 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Winter light filters through the bare trees in this print of an original award winning oil painting by Southland artist Mel McKenzie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original artwork received the Southland Residents Award at the 2022 ILT Southland Art Awards. \u003cem\u003eThe original is sold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing all the details of the original painting on canvas - including the weave of the canvas, this is a beguiling painting, though instantly recognisable to those who know Queens Park. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning prints in 2 sizes \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare now available. These are mostly printed to order. Please allow up to a week for your order to be fulfilled - a small number of prints are held in stock so it could be sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints are printed on heavy, beautiful subtly textured paper. Prints up to A4 in size will be shipped flat, while A3 prints will be rolled and shipped in a cardboard tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 - 210 x 297 mm (just 2 left)\u003cbr\u003eA3 - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e297 x 420 mm (sold out)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade for each other\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bokeh-licious painting is a natural pairing with another Penny Drops' print: Overflowing. 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This fine art print captures 'the overflow' in a way rarely depicted or seen by the human eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on an original award winning oil painting of the fountains at the entrance to Queen's Park by Southland artist Mel McKenzie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original artwork was awarded third place at the Annual Spring Show hosted by Invercargill's He Waka Tuia Art + Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing all the details of the original painting on canvas - including the subtle texture of the canvas; this is a beguiling painting, though those who know Queens Park will recognise the silhouette of the famous fountains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning prints in 2 sizes \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare now available. These are mostly printed to order. Please allow up to a week for your order to be fulfilled - a small number of prints are held in stock so it could be sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prints are printed on heavy, beautiful subtly textured paper. Prints up to A4 in size will be shipped flat, while A3 prints will be rolled and shipped in a cardboard tube. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 - 210 x 297 mm (just 1 left)\u003cbr\u003eA3 - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e297 x 420 mm (just 1 left)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade for each other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis bokeh-licious painting is a natural pairing with another Penny Drops' print: Queen's Crown Jewels. 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The bokeh of lights in the background dances around the twin candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painting about partnership and support for each other; our inner warmth and the fire in our souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original oil painting depicts 2 candles leaning into each other. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted by New Zealand Artist Mel McKenzie (The Penny Drops) in 2022, the artwork is sealed with a satin varnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming as shown is available for local customers if desired, in lieu of shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15cm high, 15cm wide, 1.5cm deep - on a boxed canvas with the sides painted black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thepennydrops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40857332219948,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3013\/2268\/products\/Kissing-candles3.jpg?v=1670809705"},{"product_id":"large-bokeh-oil-painting","title":"Large bokeh oil painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eEven on the Darkest Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStars shine their brightest on the darkest nights. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven when we think we're surrounded by blackness and cannot see, beyond our eyes is a universe of light. 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Based on an original bokeh oil painting from Mel's 'B' Exhibition, the print transports you to the fragrant world of roses. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on lush 300gsm paper, this print is an invitation to immerse yourself in the colors and serenity of a traditional rose garden. Choose from two sizes, 25cm by 25cm or 48cm by 48cm, and let\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this artwork infuse your space with elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of this fine art print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Floral Dream:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"A Bouquet of Bokeh\" is a journey into the heart of Queens Park's Rose Garden. 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