The Geology of Boating - Rangitoto - Acrylic by Patricia Howitt
About This Painting
This was prompted by a recent front page article in The New Zealand Herald discussing the likelihood of volcanic events in Auckland in the not-too-distant future (geologically speaking), and reporting on recent scientific predictions about what form they might take.
Cheer up boaties – it appears scientists consider a marine eruption more likely than an eruption on land. This painting depicts an imaginary slice of marine geology in Hauraki Gulf, where the volcanic cone of Rangitoto Island oversees all activity in the harbour.
The fossils were painted from sketches I made in the paleo lab work for Geology 101.
Symbolic style acrylic painting on Arches Dessein 160gsm art paper. Painting size 16.75 × 24.75in.
Sold to a former Aucklander living in Dunedin, NZ.
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Comments
This speaks so well to your inspiration! Fantastic composition and details!
Thank you Kim – I’m really glad this speaks to you!
– Patricia Howitt
Gorgeous creation and composition. A wonderful inspiration.
Hello Bunny 0 I’m so glad you like this. Geology and paleo really interest me and I got the inpiration for the shells from lab drawings I did for Biology 101.
– Patricia Howitt
wonderful creation Patricia!! So eye catching, cross section of shells and land contrasting with your suggestion of the sea, very well done!!!
Thank you so much Gisela – and a Happy New year to you too!!
– Patricia Howitt
i love this, and especially as a response to hearing or reading the news article on predicted events.. i think it’s wonderful to process this way and also to make a statement, and you just do it so so beautifully Patricia ;) x
Karin, thank you for this kind comment – and Happy New Year!
– Patricia Howitt
I agree with Karin. Well done!
Thank you so much – Thea. I appreciate you stopping by!
– Patricia Howitt
great work
Thank you very much !!
– Patricia Howitt
Amazing work! Beautiful colors and composition!
Paulina that’s very kind of you – thank you so much!
– Patricia Howitt
Fantastic work, absolutely beautiful.
amazing,
bravo !
my best, your host (francis).
(your vote is needed here !)
Thank you so much – I am truly honored!
– Patricia Howitt