Creatives of the Month:
Alan and Dennis Poole
Alan and Dennis Poole are illustrators living in Paraparaumu Beach. They are able to work both independently and as a team, and are capable of producing a variety of work in different styles to suit the needs of clients.
Alan and Dennis have both shared a passion for art from a very early age. They drew cartoons and created characters for fun from when they were in primary school, and have never lost that passion. When they were at Kapiti College they created cartoons for the school's yearbooks, from 1990 to 1993.
After leaving school, they went to Victoria University of Wellington to study Classical Studies and Philosophy. They were both fascinated by Philosophy in particular, gaining Masters degrees by thesis. This is where they developed their research and critical thinking skills, both of which they use extensively when working for clients as illustrators.
After their studies at Victoria University of Wellington they decided to return to their passion for art, studying Illustration at the Learning Connexion for 2 years. After graduating from the Learning Connexion, they have worked on a number of illustration projects for educational publishers, but they always welcome new challenges and briefs.
Read more about Alan and Dennis and view some of their illustrations here
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Ryan Edwards
A year in the Whirlwind: A year on from the release of his album ‘Whirlwind,’ Ryan Edwards and his slick 7 piece band will be performing live at Southwards Theatre in Paraparaumu on
Saturday May 19.
In Whirlwind, Ryan Edwards , a singer/songwriter from Waikanae, has created a beautiful soundtrack of haunting melodies and uplifting harmonies.
In conjunction with the album Ryan and Martin Sloman have created The Whirlwind Trust, a project which is raising the profile of men’s mental health in New Zealand by encouraging ordinary men to tell their extraordinary stories about their struggles with mental health. Proceeds from this event will go to the Whirlwind Trust.
The show will also feature special guest Mike Chunn, from Split Enz. Mike Chunn has been very supportive of The Whirlwind project. As well as talking about his struggles with mental health will also play bass on one of the songs.
Kapiti brass band players “Brasso” who feature on one of the songs on the Whirlwind album will open the night.
Saturday 19 May 8pm
Tickets $25
Southward Theatre
Otaihanga Road
Paraparaumu
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Future Framing and Gallery
Future Framing is a father and son partnership that has recently opened their doors at the Lindale Centre, SH1, just north of Paraparaumu.
Julian, the father, qualified in 1983 with a BA (Hons) Design, and a Certificate of Education, specialising in woodwork. He has been framing in New Zealand since the family arrived from England in 2004.
Ashley, the son in the partnership, is currently in his fourth year at Massey University studying for a degree in Photography. Ashley specialises in landscape and architectural photography. He works mainly with medium and large format film. Using film means that he can get exceptionally large quality prints with a much greater tonal range than that of any digital camera. The Gallery is currently displaying a number of his pieces.
Future Framing also features other local photographer's & sculptor's work, with exhibitions rolling over at regular intervals.
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'Raumati Straights' Debut Album
Talented local band 'Raumati Straights' have just released their first self-titled album.
Featuring a range of tracks across a broad range of music genres, & guest vocalists such as reknowned Raumati South poet Lindsay Rabbitt, this is a stunning debut album & a must-have for your music collection!
The recording, mixing & mastering was crafted up by Paekakariki resident Mike Gibson from Trident Sound Studios.
The band photo - from left to right: Nigel Patterson (vocals, brass & wood wind), Luther Hunt (vocals & drums), Troy Hunt (vocals & guitar) and Tim Jaray (double-bass).
See a live clip of 'See You in the Sun' featuring Lindsay Rabbitt captured in Wanganui during 2010 here.
Contact me for a copy of the CD - price $20.
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