Nelson Picture Framers and Art Supplies
Impressions carries an extensive range of artist supplies and offers a comprehensive picture framing service to the artists of the Nelson region.
Impressions is owned and operated by Lewis and Glenys Della Bosca, who started the business in 1983. The business has evolved over the years from its inception as a print gallery to what it is today, retailing custom picture framing and fine art supplies.
The business has developed to become an integral part of the local art community - as well as providing their framing service and selling artist supplies, Impressions provides sponsorships, presents workshops, artist and product demonstrations and supplies information sheets.
Conveniently located in the heart of Richmond, the shop has parking at the door. Check us out today.
Our normal trading hours are: -
- 9am - 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9am - 7pm Thursday
- 9am - 1pm Saturday
- Closed Sunday and Public Holidays
Payments
We accept payment by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa, Mastercard & American Express.)
Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards
Impressions are proud to sponsor the annual Arts Council Nelson Impressions Art Awards.
The 2011 Awards results are listed on the website - simply click on "Impressions Art Awards" on the menu.
We look forward to the 2012 Awards, and as soon as information is available, it will be shown on the site.
Thank you again to all who took part in 2011 - all the artists, support sponsors, Refinery Artspace personnel and especially the organisers, Lloyd Harwood and the team at Arts Council Nelson.
Fine Art Supplies
From play paints for junior artists to 'professional' artist quality acrylics, oils, watercolours, designers gouache, drawing media including inks, charcoal, pastels and pencils to canvas, papers, easels, brushes, palettes, additives, mediums and varnishes – we cater for most artists' needs. Impressions carries a number of reputable brands.
Picture Framing
Impressions is proud to offer a comprehensive picture framing service. Customers regularly say they choose us because we do the best job.
Owner/manager Lewis Della Bosca GCF and staff picture framer Penny Lennard GCF adhere to the rigid picture framing standards set by the Fine Art Trade Guild (UK) of which Impressions is a member. Both have earned their Guild Commended Framer qualifications after extensive picture framing experience and passing the examination administered by the Fine Art Trade Guild in London.
February 2012 is Plein Air Painting Month at Impressions
Throughout February, Impressions invite all artists to join staff artist Catherine Kent to paint en plein air in Sundial Square between 10am and noon each Friday, weather-permitting. Just phone the store to confirm if the weather is dubious. No previous experience is necessary. Just bring your easel, painting gear, sun protection and a smile! Let's show the poeple of Richmond and Nelson how much fun painting can be!
Plein Air Photo Challenge
You are invited to forward a photo (as a JPeg) to Impressions of a painting you have created, in the outdoor location where you painted it by 27th February. The painting need not be completely finished. The Impressions team will select one photo to be published in our March email newsletter and the artist will receive a prize pack of art materials valued at $50.
PAPON, in association with Impressions, is proud to announce their 2012 Festival of Plein Air Painting throughout February and March. For information about PAPON (Plein Air Painters of Nelson) and the 2012 Festival link to www.papon.co.nz
Art Tuition
As well as offering a free directory to art classes available in the Nelson Waimea district, we now can provide artists workshops, product demonstrations and tutorials on-site in the Impressions Studio. The studio can be accessed from the Petrie carpark, behind the store (entrance off McGlashen Avenue), or for anyone requiring wheelchair access, through the Impressions shop. Classes available to members of the public will be listed in the Impressions Art Workshop and Tuition Directory pages of this website.
The Studio is available for hire to artists wanting to conduct a small group session(s) for 6 - 10 people, depending on the activity planned. Details of room hire charges and conditions are available on application. The studio can be rented 7 days a week including evenings, depending on availability. Equipment available to studio users includes easels, overhead projector,tutor's demonstration mirror, good artificial light and natural daylight, sink and tea/coffee making facilities.