Andrew Lenaghan

Andrew was my painting instructor last semester. He was fantastic..such a quirky personality and genuinely great guy. Although his work is representational, it is so expressive and full of energy. His understanding of color and temperature is unmatched in my book!

Andy is from New York. He received his BFA from Cornell and later his MFA from the Brooklyn College of Art.

He begins his pieces with a loose abstract drawing with paint to block in the major light and shadow masses, creating the foundation for his space. He continues to quickly block in color after color and shape after shape, and the scene begins to develop. I was baffled by his process... my brain just doesn't seem to work that way!

His mark-making is sort of gestural and loose, but he originally started off as a photo realist, studying with Richard Estes. He said once he felt that he mastered the technique he began to loosen up.. he was constantly trying to get me to do the same!

Andy's work is shown at the George Adams Gallery in New York, the same gallery where two of my former professors are represented. He teaches at Pratt as well as the Academy.

I am so honored to have had the opportunity to study with him!

http://www.georgeadamsgallery.com/artists/artist_ins.php3?artist=11