Bill Sutton

Born 1917 in Christchurch.
Studied art at the Canterbury College School of Art, graduating in 1938, and then studied in 1947 at the Anglo-French Art Centre in London.
Became lecturer in art at Canterbury University College School of Art.
Painted the Canterbury landscape for over 50 years, using both representational and abstract methods. Painted the Port Hills and the Canterbury Plains over and over again.
Well-known works include:
- Nor'wester in the cemetery (1950)
- Dry September (1949)
- Te Tihi o Kahukura and sky (1977)
- Plantation series (1986-88).
His portraits include HM Queen Elizabeth II (1975) and former mayor of Christchurch, Sir Hamish Hay (1987).
Died 24 January 2000 in Christchurch.