Wild and Wonderful Piha

Wild and Wonderful Piha
Keith 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.

Cross Currents at Low Tide at Piha

Cross Currents at Low Tide at Piha

Keith 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

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