After a satisfying and rewarding career in theatre management with Kerridge Odeon for twenty years, I married and moved to North Auckland where I further developed my passion for art and artistry that started as a young child.

I studied art at high school for 4 years then moved on to Cox's Art School in Auckland during the early 60's. I attended and enjoyed numerous workshops and painting holidays with acclaimed New Zealand artists. That led to my involvement with a co-operative art gallery in Albany Village for the following nine years. This experience allowed me to build my own successful art gallery/studio in the village and I have been here since.

I do a lot of commissioned paintings and many of my works have made their way overseas. I love to paint on location. My next goal is to travel New Zealand painting the wondrous scenery in our country. I paint with all mediums in a variety of styles and as I paint each day, my work tends to reflect my mood.

Here are some of my accomplishments that demonstrate my passion for art and commitment to artistry in New Zealand.

Adrien Jennings; award winning artist: