EXTRACTS: Illustrators issue 15 © 2016 The Book Palace (96 PAGES in Full edition)

46 he painted everything: fox hunts, maritime battles, nudes, American nostalgia, still-lifes, landscapes, ballroomdances, farms, beaches, and scenes of modern New York City, just to mention a few. These also helped Andy develop his skills as a painter. By constantly drawing and painting he knewhe would—or at least attempt to—attain the artistic level and quality of those masters he so much admired. Andy is a hardworking artist, working seven days Text continued from page 42 limit myself to one subject or style.” Andy’s wife Dina had once entered one of his paintings at an art show in Arkansas without telling her husband, and the painting won first prize. This paved the way in trying to make a living through the art fairs and shows around the country. Andy didn’t limit himself to just one subject,