Andrew Forkner
At the start of his career Andrew produced mostly illustration work, drawing birds and animals for journals, magazines and books, most notably as principal illustrator for "The Birds of Oxfordshire". Andrew works in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, acrylics and pastel to complete his originals. He is a keen naturalist and has travelled in both this country and abroad in search of wildlife. His artwork has also travelled widely, with examples of his art in collections in the UK, Europe, Kenya, Canada, USA and Nepal. In addition, he has produced several commissions for the RSPB. He is a signature member of The Artists for Conservation Foundation as well as The Wildlife Art Society International.
His work has been displayed at many British venues including Nature in Art in Gloucester, The Mall Galleries, Christies, Sotheby's, The Artist and Illustrator's Show at Olympia and Galleries at WWT Slimbridge, Arundel and The London Wetland Centre.
Andrew draws his inspiration from a multitude of sources, either through direct experience of a species or it's surroundings, or from the indirect influence of his own sketches and photos. He enjoys using a limited palette which can produce both subtle and dramatic effects.
Due to the detailed nature of his work Andrew's demonstration is in the form of a power point presentation showing the step-by-step process he uses to create one of his paintings.
Offers: Demonstrations, Workshops, Holidays
Media: Acrylic, Pastel, Coloured pencils, Graphite
Subjects: Animals and Wildlife art
Will travel to: Based in Witney in Oxfordshire, Andrew is willing to travel up to 60 miles.
Email: andrew.forkner@gmail.com
Phone: 07895 337217
