Moonshine lies between Wellington and the southern end of the Tararua Ranges. In the days when I was spending my weekend in the hills, this was a very favorite place to go for day trips. It has a wonderful atmosphere that lends itself to9 artistic inspiration.
“Moonshine” is a name that’s quite evocative – it makes one think of mystery, intrigue, rural living, and for some reason it also conjures up overtones of moonlight and benevolent magic. From out in these hills one did in fact get some quite magical glimpses of Wellington Harbour, the beauty of which is hard to beat on a good day.
I doubt these hills are in tussock now – they have probably been converted to pine plantations, which is a pity because the bare shapes of the rippling hills were a joy to walk in.
This little sketch doesn’t show much topography, but for me it encapsulates the mysterious atmosphere of the place.
Sketch – Acrylic on canvas card 10″ x 10″.
Patricia
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