Down Home Beauty

While introducing my next artist, I’m proud to say that he is a product of my home town. As a former graphic designer, Ward Hooper shares the beauty of Boise, Idaho through his art. Hooper attended Boise State University and pursued art throughout his college career. Since his graduation, he has become an incredibly popular artist.

In the past years, Hooper has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in advertising for such companies as Albertson’s, Hewlett Packard, Micron, and many small Boise companies. His most recent works feature Boise at its best:

·         Big Blue- Boise State football seems to be a reoccurring image in Hooper’s art. Many of his depictions of our team idolize and “romanticize” the Broncos. Most of his color schemes for Bronco art are blue and orange. He has contributed many pieces to the University itself, which I am lucky enough to walk by on a daily basis.

·         Eagle Arts- Hooper is well known for his works depicting Boise, but what about the rest of Idaho? Now Eagle is actually my real hometown and I enjoy frequenting the downtown gazebo. Hooper uses a form of painting to create such straight-lined, clean works of art.

·         Treasure Valley- Hooper’s art ranges from landscapes to people to a large collection of dogs. Here he focuses on what some call “the nest” of Boise, Eagle, Nampa, and Caldwell.