New Zealand's remarkable scenery is presented through the work of 30 of the country's leading contemporary painters working in oils and acrylics. There are beach, bush and mountain scenes, urban city streets and buildings set in the countryside. The artworks reveal the distinct and diverse styles of New Zealand painters with a strong following in this country and many with impressive international sales. Oils have a long tradition in landscape and portraiture, and while the use of acrylics is relatively recent it is capable of rendering the country's brilliant light to stunning effect. Former artist, connoisseur and dealer Denis Robinson brought together in this book a gallery on canvas that inspires practitioners in oils and acrylics and continues to delight anyone with a taste for contemporary New Zealand art.
Author Biography
Denis Robinson (1940-2012) worked with creative people throughout his career as a designer, art director and gallery manager. He was instrumental in initiating the Auckland Art Fair and often acted as a judge in regional art competitions. A passionate advocate for New Zealand art, he profiled the work of many artists in his books and was acknowledged as a leading authority on their work.Denis compiled eight books about New Zealand artists with New Holland Publishers.
