Thomas Andrew was born in Miami, Florida in 1967. During early childhood, Tom moved to Mountain Brook, Alabama with is mother and two brothers. In 1990, he earned a B.F.A. from Auburn University with a concentration on computer design and graphics. He then enjoyed a successful career as Creative Director for an international textile conglomerate, winning several design industry awards. Tom decided to pursue his love for painting on a full-time basis in 2004. his southern upbringing has a great influence on his subject matter, and the landscape of Alabama plays a large role in his rustic color palette. Furthermore, Tom paints using primarily a palette knife. His canvases are rich in textured paint, and each piece is finished in a tinted oil stain. Thomas Andrew's artwork is collected throughout the United States and Canada. He is quickly becoming one of America's premier landscape painters. His artwork has been shown in Art Business News magazine and has been represented in Art Decor / Atlanta. Moreover, Tom considers himself a colorist and his simplistic rural imagery is his signature.
"My landscapes are meant to instill calm, reflecting the separation we seek from our busy lives." - Thomas Andrew
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