Born in Auckland New Zealand in 1956, Craig is one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary artists, known throughout the world for his skilful portraiture, sporting imagery and stunning landscapes

His skill in portraiture has led him to being commissioned to paint Sir Edmund Hillary, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest in 1953 and subsequently was appointed as Sir Edmund’s preferred artist.

With a passion for sport Craig has produced many works portraying some of the worlds greatest sports teams and super stars. These include Americas Cup yachting, Formula One motor sport including Ferrari, McLaren and Jaguar, the All Blacks, Colin Meads, the late Sir Peter Blake. Pete Sampras, Andre Aggasi and Jack Nicholas to name but a few. In collaboration with a New Zealand company Insignia International Craig is now producing artworks representing Manchester United along with several other European football teams and has recently completed a stunning oil of International Player of the Century – football legend, Pele.

Upon seeing the finished artwork Pele suggested to Insignia that he would like Craig to become his official artist for the next four years.

Craig is also well know for his landscapes and has an amazing ability to capture the magnificence of the Southern Alps to the NZ coastline influenced by the changing nature of the weather and atmospheric conditions. One might say his work falls into the realms contemporary realism. Craig only works with oils on teak stretched Belgium linen.

With sell out exhibitions in New York and Silverstone his works are now found throughout Europe, Australia, Asia and America and through selected galleries in New Zealand with a Private Gallery soon to be opened at The Rees in Queenstown. With many private commissions Craig has rapidly become one of New Zealand’s most sought after artists with his work steadily increasing in value..an artist to watch.