Commissioned in the early 1990's, this large (142cm x 77cm) oil painting depicts a classic New Orleans Mardi Gras jazz scene. It is a stunning piece of art that always creates discussion and will be envied by many. The artist is Paul Hooker,one of NZ's leading portrait artists (bio below) and is valued considerably higher than the price we are asking. If you wish to view the piece, you can call us on 021649325.

Artist Paul Hooker

Artist Paul Hooker

Paul graduated from the Auckland Institute of Technology in 1971 with the NZ Certificate of Graphic Arts. For the following decade he was in demand as Art Director and Illustrator to many of the leading Advertising Agencies of the day eventually starting his own freelance design business. He traveled UK and Europe in 1982 and worked with the renowned British Illustrator Tony Meeuwissen, and was influenced by the great Masters works in Europe and the Modern British School of Painting. On his return to New Zealand he specialized solely in illustration and was invited to tutor and lecture classes on illustrative art at the AIT. This has now developed into a part-time tutoring position at Whitecliffe College of Art over the past three years, while continuing his own personal work and some specialized illustrative pieces. you can see more of his art and prices at http://www.artbythesea.co.nz/paulhookerexhibition.htm