The Artist 

ANDREW WELLS

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Andrew Wells is a self-taught Artist currently residing in the Upstate of South Carolina with his wife Diane and their two Yorkshire Terriers, Gina and Roma.

He is a graduate of Clemson University's College of Architecture and has more than 30 years of professional architectural and design experience. Since his early retirement from architecture Andrew has dedicated a significant portion of his time to creating artworks.

His exploration of painting began with a deep inherent appreciation for artistic principles in observing the works of the Early Masters. His study continues to reveal unique relationships between the canvas, the artist and the medium - whether acrylic, oil or multi-media. His favored medium is walnut based oil, used for centuries by many of the Masters.

He has shared his passion for painting people and his commissioned artworks have been called, “unique compelling portraits.”

Andrew is also a professional framer of Artworks and participates regularly in consulting and advising other Artist and Collectors in the framing and conservation of their art.

Member of the Metropolitan Art Council
Greenville, South Carolina

Associate Member: Oil Painters of America

Artist Statement
 

Each time I pick up the brush to create a painting I learn something new, and that's refreshing. The creative process itself is what truly fascinates me. When exploring and
composing an artwork I strive to capture something unique and compelling. With each
stroke of the brush a multitude of illusions are revealed through the application of colors
and textures, amidst the interplay of light, shade, shadow, reflection and transparency. I
think of painting as three dimensional, similar to a sculpture, where the viewer can
explore the depth of the artwork.

I consider myself a "dark" painter, using deeper, richer colors. My favorite medium
is oil on stretched canvas or a cradled panel. I especially love creating artwork that
encompasses people doing the things they most enjoy. When I am able to capture an
emotion or mystique that holds and moves the viewer, or create an interaction where
the viewer experiences the moment, I feel a great sense of accomplishment. Painting
is relaxing, peaceful, and above all, it is my passion.

 

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Current Exhibits/Collections:

Renaissance Air Corporate Office

38 Parkway Commons Way, Greer, South Carolina
2009 - Present

Frame Warehouse

1748 Woodruff Road, Greenville, South Carolina
2009 - Present

Previous Exhibits/Shows :

Greer Station
Greer,  South Carolina
2009

The Artist Guild Gallery Of Greenville
200 North Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina

 October 2007 through February 2008

Claude E. Smith, Jr., Juried Show

April 13th  thru April 23rd, 2007


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