Artist Showcase: Don MacBeth
Don MacBeth came to New Zealand from Scotland over 40 ago and now lives in Feilding with his wife Rochelle (aka) “Rockymac” who is a successful local artist. Don has long been involved in the arts through music – he’s been in rock bands and participated in musical theatre for most of his life.
Ten years ago, Don started painting. First in acrylics and then in oils. His paintings are now hung in private collections around New Zealand.
Don’s current focus is the art of wood burning (pyrography). It’s an artform that excites him and one he wants to showcase as a true artform, not just a craft. Pyrography is normally created by burning soft woods, but Don’s love of the texture and grains of native woods has led him down a less traditional path. Don’s woodburning is typically done on reclaimed native timber which he cuts and shapes at the Feilding MenzShed before finishing and adding his own artwork at home.
Don is currently busy working on commissions for private and corporate clients. However, a selection of his woodburned charcuterie boards are available to buy now at Feilding Art Centre.
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At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
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