Reclining Female NudeKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 380x750mm
This painting of a reclining nude female figure proves Keith Townshend's talent extends far beyond his seascape paintings.
Reclining Female Nude
Reclining Female NudeKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 380x750mm
This painting of a reclining nude female figure proves Keith Townshend's talent extends far beyond his seascape paintings.
Jugs and Flowers Still Life
Jugs and Flowers at Shelly BeachKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 280x360mm
Inspiration for this still life of two jugs and flowers by Keith Townshend came on a visit to Shelly Beach, Waiheke Island.
Painting Opito Bay East
Opito Bay EastKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas 250x510mm
Located on the eastern coast of New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula, Opito Bay is a favorite subject for Keith Townshend.
View additional paintings of Opito Bay by Keith Townshend
You may also be interested in photos of Opito Bay by John Corney
Opito Bay West
Opito Bay WestKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 250x510mm
Another painting of beautiful Opito Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.
See all of Keith's paintings of Opito Bay.
You may also be interested in photos of Opito Bay by John Corney
Westshore Reclaimed
Westshore ReclaimedKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 200x400mm
A painting of the Westshore, Napier, New Zealand
Wild West I North of Raglan
Wild West 1 North of RaglanKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas 500x500mm
Companion painting to Wild West 2 North of Raglan painted on commission
Wild West II North of Raglan
Wild West 2 North of RaglanKeith Townshend 2005 (commission)
Oil on Canvas 500x500mm
Raglan is situated on the west coast of New Zeland's North Island west of Hamilton. The black sand beaches are renowned for some of the best surfing available in New Zealand.
Yesterday's Dream Boat Painting
Yesterday's DreamKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 380x380mm
This is the first painting by Keith Townshend that we have posted which isn't a seascape albeit that it still has a sea theme. This wooden dingy which has seen better days nontheless has a warmth and romantic apeal as a symbol of laconic days spent at the beach.
Western Shore Lake Taupo
Western Shore Lake TaupoKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas 200x200mm
This painting features Lake Taupo. The center of New Zealand's North Island is dominated by three volcanoes and New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo. Lake Taupo was formed by a series of at least five volcanic explosions spanning 27,000 years, and with the most recent having been in 186A.D.
Wild and Wonderful Piha
Wild and Wonderful PihaKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas 560x720mm
Auckland's west coast beaches have a reputation for being wild. Exposed to the winds coming off the Tasman Sea, the beaches often experience wild weather resulting in high surf. The sands are black iron sands.
Shelly Beach Waiheke Island
Back to Shelly BeachKeith Townshend 2006
Oil on Canvas 450x600mm
Shelly Beach is located on Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf about a 30 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Thanks to the generosity of a friend, Keith Townshend gets to stay and enjoy the beauty and peace of Shelly Beach which provides Keith with ample inspiration and material for more of his signature seascapes.
Time to Reflect Whatipu
Time to Reflect, WhatipuKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas
510 x 760 mm
This beautiful painting captures the reflections in waters at Whatipu Beach on the southern end of the Waitakere Range west of downtown Auckland, New Zealand.
External Links: Whatipu Beach, Waitakere Range
Seascape: Whatipu Lighthouse Morning
Lighthouse at Whatipu - MorningKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas
380 x 770 mm
Whatipu beach is located on the Waitakere Range to the west of downtown Auckland, New Zealand. The coast is lined with rugged black sand beaches encoached upon by steep hills that are covered with native New Zealand forest.
External Links: Waitakere Range
Seascape: Whites Bay Marlborough
White's Bay, MarlboroughKeith Townshend 2005
Oil on Canvas
250 x 510 mm
The Marlborough region is situated at the northern part of New Zealand's South Island. The region is remarkable for its pictureque waterways and sounds, it's benign climate, and vineyards. It is one of the premiere regions for sauvignon blanc, New Zealand's greatest wine varietal success story.
External Links: Marlborough region, sauvignon blanc
Seascape Painting: Opito Gold Sunrise
Opito Bay Gold Sunrise
Keith Townshend 2006
250 x 770 mm
Oil on Canvas
See other paintings of Opito Bay
Painting of Tologa Bay
Tologa BayKeith Townshend 2005
250 x 770 mm
Oil on Canvas
External Links: Tologa Bay and the East Cape Region of New Zealand
The Lagoon at Westshore, Napier
The Lagoon at Westshore, NapierKeith Townshend 2006
250 x 760 mm
Oil on Canvas
External Links: Napier and the Hawke's Bay Region
Lighthouse at Whatipu Beach, Midday
Lighthouse at Whatipu Beach, MiddayKeith Townshend 2005
250 x 770 mm
Oil on Canvas
Lighthouse Whatapu Afternoon
Lighthouse at Whatapu, AfternoonKeith Townshend 2005
250 x 760 mm
Oil on Canvas
External Links: Whatipu Beach, Auckland
Cross Currents at Low Tide at Piha
Cross Currents at Low Tide at PihaKeith Townshend 2005
250 x 770mm
Oil on Canvas
External Links: Piha Beach, Auckland
Low Tide at Piha Seascape Painting Keith Townshend
Low Tide at Piha Beach
Keith Townshend 2005
Seascape oil on canvas 380 x 770 mm
External Links: Piha Beach
Translucent Opito Seascape Painting
Translucent Opito
Keith Townshend 2005
Oil on canvas 380 x 770 mm
A seascape painting in oil of Opitio Bay located on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula.
All Keith Townshend's seascape paintings of Opito Bay
See photos of sunrise at Opito Bay by John Corney
Isolation Waipataki Hawkes Bay
Isolation, Waipataki, Hawkes Bay
Keith Townshend 2005
Oil on canvas 500 x 1000 mm
A seascape painting of Waipatki Beach located in the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand where Keith Townshend lived in the 1960s.
External Links: Hawkes Bay region
Morning Storm Opito Bay
Morning Storm Opito Bay
Keith Townshend 2005
Oil on canvas 380 x 770 mm
Opito Bay is located on the eastern side of the remote and picturesque Coromandel Penninsula. Only a couple of hours drive from Auckland City, but worlds apart.
View all of Keith Townshend's seascape paintings of Opito Bay.
Piha at Rest - Seascape by Keith Townshend
Keith Townshend 2005
Oil on canvas 250 x 510 mm
Piha Beach is located on the west coast of the Waitakere Range which divides Auckland City from the Tasman Sea. The southern end of the beach is dominated by "Lion Rock" which is featured in this painting.
External Links: Piha Beach
Keith Townshend Exhibiting at Waiheke Island
Exhibition announcementKeith Townshend will be exhibiting the following two oil paintings at the Small Things Exhibition at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery this Easter.
Wild West 1 Nth of Raglan
Keith Townshend 2005
200 x 200mm Oil on Canvas
Keith Townshend 2005
200 x 200mm Oil on Canvas
Wild West 2 Nth of Raglan
Keith Townshend 2005
200 x 200mm Oil on Canvas
Introducing Auckland New Zealand Artist Keith Townshend
Keith Townshend was born in Picton, in New Zealand's Marlborough region, in 1948. He spent his youth in Blenheim N.Z. He started painting in oils at the age of thirteen. During these early years of painting Keith was fortunate to be taken under the wings of three local artists who recognized his talent and tutored and guided him.Keith moved to Napier in the Hawkes Bay region in the early '60s. He entered the printing trade as a Hand Typographer. Though still continuing to paint with oils, he began to work more and more with acrylics, watercolour and gouache.
He moved to Auckland in the late sixties and began working as a commercial artist after studying art and commercial art at Elam and the Auckland Institute of Technology.
During the eighties he became very involved with Computer Graphics but his love of painting continued. He received many commissions for his watercolours and acrylic work. With an eye for detail, he received many requests for native bird, insect and flora studies.
Now in his fifties, Keith concentrates very much on oil painting. His love of the sea is reflected in his prolific and enthusiastic approach to seascapes, but he is just as happy painting still life, figures, and portraits.
His impressionist style is quite unique and reflects his passion for action, reflection and colour. Keith’s style and approach to his painting is largely due to his love and studies of the great master, John Constable.
External Links: Marlborough region, Hawkes Bay region, Auckland
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