 Neil Hulley |
Neil Hulley is a self-taught artist, starting out with pencil and paper at a very early age. However, he did waste many years with the South African culture dictating that a 'man's man' had to play rugby and not be at all 'arty'. It was in his adult years that he painted his first picture and was immediately hooked.
Initially Neil started out as a farmer and it was there that he developed his love of animals, nature and the rural lifestyle of bygone days. In 1979 he left the land of his birth and immigrated to Canada where he has made this beautiful land his home. Since his arrival here, Neil is fast becoming known as a Canadian Artist. His work has been well received throughout Canada and is now represented in many corporate and private collections across the globe.
His wife, Vivian, is also an artist and although their styles are very different they are an inspiration to each other.
Neil now paints in acrylic and watercolors in his own unique style, capturing realism with a subtle focus on detail. His subject matters range from the Rocky Mountains, to the Prairies, and the animals involved. Through his painting, Neil strives to pay tribute to the horse as he feels we will always be very indebted to that worthy animal. Although in itself not the bravest, this faithful steed has helped man in wars, in conquering the West and in ranching and farming. African and Canadian wildlife also feature in his work.
An interesting characteristic of Neil's painting is that whenever possible, he signs his name on a stone.
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Hulley's Hideaway
Artwork by Neil Hulley
Box 370, Big Valley
Alberta, Canada T0J O6O
Bus: (403) 876-2726 Res: (403)876-2737
E-mail: viv@stepoffaith.ca
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