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Born in Hungary in 1946, Andrew and his family immigrated to Canada in 1957.  He has become one of Canada's most recognized nature artists for a style that captures both breathless images and a reverence for realism.
Releasing over 110 limited editions and involvement with many organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and BC Wildlife Federation have made Andrew a highly recognized name worldwide. 

Forty years from the start of his career Andrew has come full circle.  Only painting landscapes and no longer producing limited edition prints have allowed him to focus on other projects.  Sharing his love for the outdoors and passing this to future generations was important to Andrew as he illustrated four children’s books: A Mountain Alphabet, When We Go Camping, Wild Babies and Cool Woods.  All books have received critical acclaim and can be found in stores across Canada.  The Ministry of Education in BC is sending 50,000 copies of A Mountain Alphabet as part of a reading initiative to kindergarten students throughout the province. 

Exhibits have allowed Andrew to travel to Hong Kong, Switzerland, England, Austria, New Zealand, Germany, as well as throughout the US and Canada.  His work can be found in numerous collections around the world.



Highlights and Awards

2007 Best of Show - Western Art Auction Calgary Stampede   1999 Family Gathering” - BCWF Master Artist
2006 Best of Show - Western Art Auction Calgary Stampede   1999 “Next Generation” - BCWF Life Membership Print
2005 Best of Show - Western Showcase Calgary Stampede   1998  “King of the Hill” - Finalist - Canadian Collectible of the Year Award
2005 Collectors’ Choice Award - Calgary Western Showcase   1998  “Spring Thaw” - first runner up - Wildlife Habitat Canada
2005 Chocolate Lily Book Award for Wild Babies   1998  “Morning Challenge” selected for Ducks Unlimited
National Print Program
2004 Collectors' Choice Award - Calgary Stampede Art Auction   1998 Prince Edward Island Conservation Stamp
2004 Best of Show Booth - Calgary Western Showcase   1997 Featured in “The Best of Wildlife Art”, North Light Books
2004 "Cool Woods" winner of Skipping Stones Honor Award   1997 One Man Exhibit, Switzerland
2003 3 prints for DU in the National portfolio.   1997 Featured Artist, Artist Direct Exhibit, Calgary, Alberta
2003  "A mountain Alphabet" – Official best selling children's book in Canada   1997 Featured Artist, Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show
2002 Peoples' Choice Award - Best original - Calgary Art Essential Show   1996   Selected for Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
"Birds in Art"
2002 Selected from 100 artists - “Best of Show” at Spokane Western Art Show   1996 1997 BC Wildlife Federation Master Artist
2002  “Long Way Home” BCWF Master Artist print   1995 Top 100 Artists, Art for the Parks, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
2002  “On The Wing” Ducks Unlimited Canada Artist of the Year (1st. ever 2 time winner)   1995 Special Guest Artist, Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show, Tacoma, Washington.
2001 “Soft Landing” Ducks Unlimited Canada Stamp and Print   1995 2nd Runner Up for Best of Show, Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Charleston, SC
2001  “Early Frost” Ducks Unlimited Canada Print Program   1994 - 1995 BC Wildlife Federation Master Artist
2001  “Thrill of the Catch” BCWF Master Artist   1994   People's Choice Award, Vancouver International Wildlife Art Show.
2000  “Alert” - BCWF Master Artist   1994 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year - Canada
1999  Winner of People’s Choice Award, Art Essential
Wildlife Show, Calgary
  1993 Canada Summer Games Official Artist      
1999 Saskatchewan Conservation Stamp1999- Featured in
“The Best of Wildlife Art no.2, North Light Books
         





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