artieandersen

I decided to study art as a young boy while studying with my 8th and 9th grade Art Teacher. He was one of those inspiring teachers that change a student’s life. I initially studied fine art as a means to get into the advertising business as a Graphic Designer. I received my Associates Degree in Advertising Art and Design at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. However, I have always loved fine art, especially drawing and painting the figure, as well as still lifes. At 37, I decided to go back to school full time to study portraiture and figure painting. I studied at The Art Students League of New York, National Academy of New York, Grand Central Academy. and Tuscany Italy. My inspiration comes from artists like Michelangelo, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Hudson River School, and Andrew Wyeth to name a few. I work mostly in oils, graphite pencil and charcoal. I moved to the Red Bank Area in April 1999. I have shown work in several art clubs and organizations over the past few years. One tradition many families hold dear is the passing down of a portrait that has been in the family for generations. Today, there is a much broader range of people having their portraits painted than ever before. I think capturing some ones character is what I love to do best. I love the interaction between artist and the sitter. I enjoy meeting new people and developing long-term friendships through the process of painting someone’s portrait and producing other commissions.