Waitaki Valley farmer and artist Emma Nowell, pictured with Lucy, has written and illustrated a children’s book inspired by her family’s hunting adventures. Hunting is one of the family’s favourite activities; in fact, when Mrs Nowell first visited Bellamore with her future husband Ben, he took her hunting on the sheep and beef property which overlooks Lake Waitaki. The 2636ha property where Mr Nowell grew up is now also home to the couple’s three children, Jack, 12, Harry, 10, and Charlie, 7, who are all mad-keen hunters. As she boiled a billy on the little potbelly stove in her cosy studio, Mrs Nowell said she drew all her inspiration from the surrounding area, including the lakes and mountains, and the rural life. Punter the Hunter was inspired by the family’s regular hunting adventures which were often shared with friends and family members.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2024 00:56 UTC