ANDY was born in Renton, Washington, and raised in Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. He developed a love for the outdoors at an early age, spending many hours fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, riding motorcycles, and windsurfing. With so many special memories, (I'm the one on the left) as well as experiences in life, Andy has many resources from which to draw for his paintings.

In 1989, Andy graduated from the University of Idaho, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design with a major emphasis in watercolor. He worked for three years as a Graphic Designer for The Appaloosa Journal, a four-color award-winning monthly horse magazine. Working for the magazine, Andy had opportunity to use watercolor in his designs, and won several awards for his work. After working for a fortune 500 company as creative director, for the next 8 years, Andy finally decided to make the leap to painting full-time. In October 2003, He began to focus on making a living as a painter and all that entails. Andy is committed to make it as a painter, as well as remain an involved husband and father (of two) who are growing up too fast.

Andy enjoys the moods that can be created and captured in watercolor. The soft, light, unthreatening feelings which can be expressed through this medium, intrigue and challenge him. He believes when one can truly conquer the watercolor medium and keep it under control, something significant has been accomplished. Andy is determined to do this. Some of Andy's favorite things to paint are flowers and landscapes, (especially those found around the Sun Valley area). He also likes to paint wild game birds and recreation that he has enjoyed. In the near future, he hopes to paint more children and people. He wants his paintings to take full advantage of the medium, from loose flowing washes to tightly rendered details. He desires to paint what would be difficult or next to impossible to capture with a camera, yet possible to visually create on paper. He strives for an almost photographic reality in places yet at the same time produce an obviously painted image.

Andy strives to paint subjects that are impactive to the viewer in positive, personal, and meaningful ways; perhaps catching a glimpse of nature and freezing it in time to continuously bring delight and pleasure to the viewer. He wants his paintings to cause his viewers to rekindle timeless memories of special places and things experienced in their own lives.

Furthermore, Andy's goal is that his paintings portray truth and virtue, and instill in the viewer deep feelings of appreciation for God's beautiful creation. He hopes his paintings leave the viewers with feelings of contentment and peace.