For Andrew, a passion for painting the natural world demonstrated itself at an early age. Growing up in rural Devon, he was drawn to studying wildlife, in particular birds of prey, which remain one of his favourite subject matters.
He now resides in a village, situated in the Pennines to the north of Weardale where he draws huge inspiration from the uplands and Grouse moors on his doorstep.
Whilst studying at Exeter College of Art and Design (1987-89), he won a British Association Shooting and Conservation competition for art, whilst also secured his first contract to illustrate Ranulf Raynor’s “The story of the sporting gun” at the tender age of 18.
In 1991 Andrew held his first solo exhibition at the National Falconry fair and has enjoyed much success exhibiting there regularly over subsequent years. It was also here that he met several major wildlife artists including Alan Hunt, who became a source of inspiration and guidance for his work…
