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(3.58 - 113 votes)Andrew on his work:
I have had a paintbrush or pencil in my hand from a very young age, and a gift of being able to transmit my ideas onto paper or canvas. I have also been blessed with having excellent teachers and a family that always gave me enormous encouragement to pursue my vision of becoming an artist. My technical ability, imagination and exploration of different mediums have made sure that I am very versatile with my art, in subject and technique.
I have worked on large murals down to tiny illustration pieces.
No doubt this artist has talent and a mastery of the mediums he uses. Too bad a lot of it is spent on such horrible images. Artists tend to express a lot of personal issues whether sub-conscious or not with the images they put down, but the level of violence and disturbing portrayals makes you wonder about his mental state or the kind of childhood he must have had! Art doesn’t have to be graphically disturbing or offensive to be considered true art, as many art critics want you to believe. Life has beauty and humor too which should be depicted and I wish I could see more of from today’s artists. But, I guess many are too bent on working out personal demons.
Comment by Afinemess — June 12, 2009
This is just very disturbing. I can believe that it is your imagination, but in reality this stuff happens especially with the Terrorists but one does not want to see that in paintings…I’m sorry but to me this is just not even art, but a distrubing picture…
Comment by Kanwall — June 12, 2009
It sounds like some of the commentators prefer paintings of pretty flowers and beautiful landscapes. The world is in constant turmoil. The artist is communicating a current state in society as his mental state and personality interpreted it…as artists have always done for centuries. You don’t have to visually like every painting. Ask why are you disturbed? Is this a reflection of society? Are you disturbed by our society? What is the artist trying to say? What are the symbolisms? Do you like his painting technique? I personally would love to see through his eyes. Actually I am because the artist has skillfully and beautifully communicated his ideas onto canvas.
Great work Andrew, keeps it up.
Comment by B — June 12, 2009
I agree with G. While these are absolutely beautifully crafted, I think the shock value he is going for is a little over the top. Good art should have more than just execution and shock value. There is something to be said for subtlety.
Comment by keriliz — June 12, 2009
Skilled, clever, but does one actually want to observe the warped vision and grimy psyche of this person?
He epitomises what I feel about much modern art: I just don’t want to go into that person’s internal life.
Someone like Howson goes into dark places but has vision: this artist has none and doesn’t care – that is the impression given by these paintings to me.
Comment by G — June 12, 2009
I totally love your work !!! I went through your whole body of work and you are freakin awesome !!! Keep it coming please
Comment by Joanne — June 12, 2009
I am impressed by his range. From the Enchanting to the Eerie. They all brought forth a reaction.
Comment by Phyllis — June 12, 2009
Really like your work, could look at it for ages
Comment by Wintercrow — June 12, 2009
This paintings are very disturbing to me,just think what
kind of future will there be when this kids grow up.
Except that, very good piese of art .
Comment by Rafal — June 12, 2009
The graphic use of children in violent scenes is horrifying and I am astonished that one would desire to promote this horrible mental imagery.
Is there nothing lovely, inspiring or hope-filled that you can paint to inspire?
Comment by Olland — June 12, 2009