Stephen Hoskin
Born in 1955, Stephen is a self taught New Zealand artist whose love of the ocean and his passion for art has rewarded him with a truly colourful life. He has surfed since he was 17 and has many surfing memories which he draws on for inspiration. His local break as a youngster was at Bethells Beach on the West Coast of Auckland. His 1965 Mark I Cortina station wagon knew its own way over the dusty metal roads, carrying his mates and boards in easy style complete with floral curtains! Muriwai Beach, also on Auckland’s West Coast, found its way into his heart and into the heart of his wife too. It was where they lived on and off for almost thirty years.
Stephen’s love of the surf has often been reflected in his art, which has progressed and grown with each passing phase of life. Steve’s passion for surf art has eventually found its natural home on the ultimate canvas - the surfboard. His eye for shape and texture together with acrylic compound has enabled him to create a unique three dimensional effect. Steve also endeavours to give his work a nostalgic feel which many a surfer will relate to. He wants to take people back to a time when life was much simpler – simply surfing the perfect wave.
Featured Artist
Robianto
Robianto’s early years were naturally influenced by the heritage of his Spanish father and Indonesian mother. He started painting at the age of sixteen and by the time he was in his early twenties, his painting career was well underway, thanks to encouragement from his Australian-born wife.
Robianto has developed his own style of contemporary dot painting. His unique style yields artworks that add subtle texture to the walls of any style of décor whether traditional or contemporary. Most of his paintings can be hung either horizontally or vertically.
His dot paintings are created in acrylics on linen canvas, using different sized syringes and sable brushes to create variety. In Jan/Feb 2012 he exhibited at the Lake House Art Centre in Takapuna.
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