About
I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT PRODUCING WORK WHICH IS HEAVILY ROOTED IN OBSERVATION AND I THRIVE ON THE ACT OF LOOKING, ANALYSING AND TRYING TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND ME
Andrew is an oil painter based in South Yorkshire
“I love to paint the ordinary, analysing simple subjects that will encourage the viewer to look more closely at the many wonderful and beautiful things surrounding us daily.”
In 2019, Andrew became a full member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He studied Fine Art Painting at the University of Canterbury Christ Church from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a First-Class Honours degree. He then pursued a postgraduate course titled “The Drawing Year” at the Royal Drawing School in London from 2008 to 2009.
Andrew primarily works with oils, and his subjects range from deeply personal family scenes to rural and urban landscapes and portraiture.
He states, “I’m passionate about producing work which is heavily rooted in observation, and I thrive on the act of looking, analysing, and trying to understand the world around me.”
Since first exhibiting with the Royal Institute Of Oil Painters in 2014, Andrew has been awarded 1st and 2nd prize Winsor and Newton Award for painting, and in 2019 the Menena Joy Schabe Memorial Award.
Artistic background
Born on October 16, 1985, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, I embarked on my artistic journey at Church View College in Doncaster, where I was awarded Distinctions for both my National Diploma in Fine Art and my Foundation in Art and Design. I further honed my skills at Canterbury Christ Church University between 2005 and 2008, graduating with a First Class Degree in Fine Art Painting. My passion for art led me to London, where I obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate from The Royal Drawing School.
Awards
The Le Clerc Fowle Medal: In memory of Anne Le Clerc Fowle, presented annually for an outstanding group of paintings. ROI, Mall Galleries, 2023
Menena Joy Schwabe Memorial Award, ROI, Mall Galleries 2019
1st Prize, Doncaster plein air painting award 2018
1st Prize, Winsor and Newton Award For Painting, ROI, Mall Galleries, 2018
2nd Place (£1000) ‘Create Longridge’ Art event, Londgridge, Lancashire. 2018
1st place (Best in show). The New Fringe Open Exhibition. Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery 2018
Shortlisted for the Haworth Northern Landscape Award, NEAC Mall Galleries 2016.
Shortlisted for the Contemporary Portrait Prize, Biscuit Factory, Newcastle 2016
The Windsor and Newton Award for Oil Painting. Awarded by the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, annual show in 2015.
Richard Ford Award, Prado Residency, Madrid, Spain(2009) Awarded by The Prince’s Drawing School, London (Now the Royal School of drawing).
Previous and Upcoming exhibitions
Exhibiting oil paintings has provided fantastic opportunities to share my artistic vision with a wider audience. The process of showcasing my work has allowed me to connect with fellow artists, art enthusiasts, and potential collectors, fostering valuable relationships within the art community. Through these exhibitions, I’ve gained recognition and feedback that has helped me grow and evolve as an artist.
28th June- 17th August 2025: Royal Societies Summer Exhibition
*Further information to come*
Nov 2025- Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition- Mall Galleries
Norther Impressions’ Solo Exhibition Watermark Gallery, Harrogate.
‘Northern Boys Group Exhibition’, Panter and Hall, London.
‘Spring’ Solo show featuring a collection of cover 20 new still life paintings
‘Seeds’ Solo exhibition featuring 25 oil paintings of the humble Horse Chestnut (AKA the conker).
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
‘North Landing’, Solo show with Watermark Gallery, Harrogate
‘Winterscape’, Solo show hosted at my home studio and online.
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
Solo Show, Contemporary Six Gallery, Manchester
‘The Painter, the Poet and the Portrait’, Solo Show Doncaster Museum
“Outdoor Painting in the North”, Hartlepool Art Gallery
‘The Northern Boys”, Contemporary Six, Manchester
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
The New English Art Club annual Exhibition
Create Longridge
The New Fringe Open, Doncaster Museum
Birmingham NEC with Granta Fine Art 2018
Group Show, ’Reflections’, Hornshaw Gallery London
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
The New English Art Club annual Exhibition
One Man Show, ‘From the woodland to the coast’, Staithes Studios Gallery
One Man Show, ’HOMELAND’ Cusworth Hall, Doncaster
The Royal Institute Of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
The Brick Lane Gallery, Group Exhibition with the Hornshaw Gallery
The New English Art Club annual Exhibition
Contemporary Portrait Award, Biscuit Factory Gallery, Newcastle
2 man show, Staithes studio Gallery, Staithes
The Buxton Spa Prize Exhibition
Royal Society of Marine Artists
Art For Youth North Yorkshire
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition
3 Man Show, ‘Chalk Marks’. The Art and Rose Gallery, Pocklington
Ruth Borchard self-portrait competition, Kings Place Gallery, York Road, London
Solo Exhibition-‘Painting in the park’, Cusworth Hall, Doncaster
