About the artist
It seems strange to me to write about my paintings. I believe that what they are about does not matter to the viewer, rather it is what the viewer sees in each piece.

If I am to be put in a category, then I am a symbolist and a colourist in that I use their power and energy. I am influenced by painters of all periods, colour here, composition there, light somewhere else, but currently most of the work shown here is influenced by Medieval paintings and illuminations and the 19th century Symbolists. My inspiration is spiritual, looking to what is extraordinary and often filled with beauty that surrounds us, to the journey of life and to the eternal, and the continuation of life. I want my work to be positive and act as a sort of talisman. There is enough negativity around and I believe positivity creates more positivity. Most of my recent work has become far more personal, recording what I have been experiencing.

Biography
Andrew Flint-Shipman started his career in the Theatre, as an apprentice at the Theatre Royal Windsor in 1976. He went on to work in Stage Management in the West End on many musicals and plays, eventually setting up a production service. However thoughout all this time he would arrive home after work and paint though out the night. In 1989, while his wife was pregnant with their first child he left the theatre to paint full time. He was offered a trail show at W.H. Patterson gallery in Albemale St, W1. Sir Michael Caine happening to visit the gallery bought a painting and Andrew has continued to paint professionally ever since. Having now had 18 solo shows and been in many mixed shows, exhibiting in England, U.S.A, Spain, France, Malta, Belgium and Scotland. He has returned a few times to the theatre to design costumes for the ballet, most notably doing sets and costumes for Mark Baldwin’s production of ‘The man with a moustache’ for London City Ballet which was nominated for an Olivier Award.