Andrew Kiss

Born in Hungary in 1946, Andrew and his family immigrated to Canada in 1957 after escaping the turmoil of the Hungarian uprising against the Russian invasion. After arriving on the East Coast of Canada, their journey eventually led them to Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Although Andrew spent his early adulthood employed as a topographical draftsman, his love of art was always with him. He began working with oils and painting his surrounding landscape. A move to the interior of BC gave him more inspiration with the vast mountains, lakes, and wildlife. In the early 1980’s he started to paint wildlife and sell his works through small local shows and galleries. This self taught artist was starting to see his talent evolve through developing his own recognizable style.

Andrew considers himself extremely fortunate to be able to thrive in the constantly changing art world. Never changing his realistic style or subject material over the years has shown how dedicated he is to his work and his love of landscape.

Preservation of our world and the beauty that surrounds us is what this artist wants to convey with every brushstroke. To be able to evoke one’s memory of a hike, family camping trip, or special place visited is the vision that Andrew has with his work. He hopes each painting will be a window to our precious world and a reminder that we should never take it for granted.

The opportunity he has been given to make a living and convey an important message at the same time is what drives him to the next canvas. This is what makes his work unique and has enabled him to stand the test of time. Numerous one man shows and group exhibits have allowed Andrew to travel to Hong Kong, Switzerland, Germany, England, Austria, New Zealand, as well as throughout the US and Canada.

His work can be found in numerous corporate and private collections around the world.
He has become one of Canada's most recognized nature artists for a style that captures both breathless images and a reverence for realism.​

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2018      Wild Babies Children’s Book Selected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library  
2017      Poster Artist Ponoka Stampede
2011     People’s Choice Medicine Hill Art Show
2011     Best of Show  Artist Studio Calgary Stampede
2010     Show in Hong Kong
2010     People’s Choice Medicine Hills Art Show, Alberta
2007     Best of Show  Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2006     Best of Show  Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005     Best of Show  Western Showcase, Calgary Stampede
2005     Collectors’ Choice Award  Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede
2005     Chocolate Lily Book Award for Wild Babies 2004   
2005     Collectors' Choice Award  Western Art Auction, Calgary Stampede 
2004     Best of Show Booth Calgary Western Showcase
2004    "Cool Woods" winner of Skipping Stones Honour Award
2003    "A mountain Alphabet" Official bestselling children's book in Canada
2003     Three images Selected for DU National Portfolio
2002     Peoples' Choice Award  Best original  Calgary Art Essential Show
2002     Selected from 100 artists - “Best of Show” at Spokane  Western Art Show
2002     BCWF  Master Artist “ Long Way Home print”
2002     DU Artist of the Year (1st. Ever 2 time winner)
2001     DU Canada stamp & print  “Soft Landing”
2001     DU print program  “Early Frost”
2001     BCWF Master Artist  “Thrill of the Catch”
2000     BCWF Master Artist  “Alert”
1999     People’s Choice Award- Art Essential Show  Calgary
1999     Saskatchewan Conservation Stamp
1999     Featured in “The Best of Wildlife Art”  North Light Books
1999     BCWF Master Artist  “Family Gathering”
1998     Two man show  Munich, Germany
1998     Canadian Collectible of the Year Award.  “King of the Hill”
1998     1st. Runner up  Wildlife Habitat Canada 
1998     Orlando Wildlife Expo
1998     Prince Edward Island Conservation Stamp
1997     Featured in “The Best of Wildlife Art” North Light Books
1997     One man show  Zurich, Switzerland- also 1996, 1995, 1994
1997     Featured Artist  Artist Direct Show – Calgary
1997     Featured Artist Pacific Wildlife Art Show,  Seattle
1996     Selected for “Birds in Art”  Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

1996     BCWF Master Artist
1995     Top 100 Artists  Art for the Parks  Jackson Hole, Wyoming
1995     Special Guest Artist Pacific Rim Art Show, Tacoma, Washington
1995     Runner up for Best of Show  Southeastern Expo, Charleston, SC
1994     People’s Choice Award  Vancouver International Art Show
1994     DU Artist of the Year
1993     Canada Summer Games Official Artist