Biography
Like the intricate images of a kaleidoscope, Andrew's paintings portray unique visions of colour, shape and motion.
Andrew draws inspiration from the beauty of nature, then assembles fragments of colour to create vibrant landscapes. His background as a graphic illustrator is evident in the composition of his work, which draws the eye to horizontal and vertical patterns not readily apparent in nature. The sense of motion created by these patterns is an integral component of Andrew's portrayal.
Andrew has traveled extensively in North America, venturing to such distant regions as Whitehorse in the Yukon, the Arctic Circle and Greenland. His experiences there and the rugged northern landscapes he encountered made a lasting impression and continue to influence his work.
Prior to settling in Collingwood, Andrew obtained his diploma in Interpretive Illustration from Sheridan College in Oakville, and pursued a successful illustration career in Toronto. In 1999, he turned to painting full time.
Andrew's paintings have been featured in numerous exhibitions, both in Toronto and the Collingwood area. His work appears in several private and corporate collections, including Club Intrawest in both Collingwood and Vancouver. He is a long-time participant in the annual studio tour sponsored by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, and has been profiled in several local publications, including Dining and the Arts and Collingwood Life Pictorial.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Diploma in Interpretive Illustration, Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
Selected Solo Exhibitions
| 2006 | 'Motion in Landscape', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario |
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| 2003 |
'Recent Works', Terase Art and Home, Thornbury, Ontario 'Here, There and Everywhere', Collingwood Public Library, Ontario 'New Works in Oils', Curiosity House, Creemore, Ontario 'New Works in Oils', Arcadia Gallery, Toronto, Ontario |
Selected Group Exhibitions
| 2007 | 'White', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario |
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| 2005 | Toronto International Art Fair, Toronto, Ontario |
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'Toronto Art Expo', Toronto, Ontario 'Go Figure', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario '10th Anniversary Exhibition', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario 'Water', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario An exhibition in conjunction with The Water Project initiated by The Ontario Society of Artists
'Studio Tour', Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Ontario'A Taste of... Art, Wine and Jazz', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario Group Exhibition, Collingwood Library, Ontario 'Christmas Art Show', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville, Ontario |
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Studio Exhibition, Collingwood, Ontario 'A Taste of... Art, Wine and Jazz', Abbozzo Gallery, Oakville 'New Work in Oil', Arcadia Gallery, Toronto 'New Work in Oils', Curiosity House, Creemore Studio Tour, Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood 'Purple Hills Fall Colour Studio Tour', Creemore 'Christmas Group Show', Arcadia Gallery, Toronto |
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Arcadia Gallery, Toronto, Ontario 'Group Show', Ashton/Evicta Gallery, Toronto 'Group Show', Gate 403, Toronto 'Juried Art Show', Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood 'First Sight' (solo show), PG Gallery of Art, Collingwood 'Four Directions Show', Collingwood Library Art Gallery, Collingwood Studio Tour, Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Juried Art Show, Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Juried Art Show, Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood Studio Tour, Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood |
Publications
| 2006 |
Collingwood Life and Pictorial Dining and the Arts, Collingwood |
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| 1999 | Collingwood Life Pictorial, July Issue |
Collections
| Club Intrawest, Collingwood | Goldman Spring Kichler Sanders |
| Club Intrawest, Vancouver | Hilborn Ellis Grant, Chartered Accountants |
| F & P Manufacturing, Inc. | Intrawest, Collingwood |
| Firm Capital, Toronto | Moneris Solutions Toronto |
| W.D.R. Financial, Inc. a division of the Co-Operators |
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