TITLE:  Flaxmill Bay Whitianga

NEW ZEALAND ARTIST

Mark Craven

INTRODUCTION:

Mark Craven is a 22 year old New Zealand artist.

He is in his last year of Auckland Universe studying for a degree in Architecture.  

“ Painting is my second love next to architecture and any spare time I have, I paint”.

His other interests include playing the trumpet, surfing, wakeboarding, and basketball.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

He has been painting since the age of 13, and has already been employed for several commissioned works.

INSPIRATION:

His inspiration for doing his art was the environment he lived in - by the North Shore. He says the beaches and vivid colours of the coastal landscape inspire him to paint.  

My inspiration for choosing Mark Craven’s artwork is because I love seeing the beach and especially like playing in the water. I love seeing the clear blue water and splashing the water into my brother’s face!

CONCLUSION:

I chose Mark Craven and his artwork because it really stood out to me because of all the colour but mostly the Pohutukawa tree.

I went to the store and brought flowers that look like the ones that are on his work. The flower will have a 3D effect. I will use watercolour to do the waves and the beach.

Pohutakawa Bay Sally