Andrew Holmes

The work of Andrew Holmes can best be described as ModernBritish Realism. His breathtaking Venetian scenes and distinctivestill lives invite us to take a second look at some of the familiarelements of modern life and explore them from a new perspective.Hispersonal view of Venice is one where architectural detail takescentre stage, and his still lives spurn the conventional glasswareand bowls of fruit in favour of items found on the 21st centurykitchen table.   Born in Kent on 1959, Andrew obtained a degree from the faculty ofArt and Design in Cornwall. He went on to build a highly successfulcareer in design and illustration, and his work was in demand allover the world. While professionally he was using his creativity toachieve a formidable reputation, Andrew was always interested inthe idea of exploring his potential as a fine artist, and when he sawthe response to his work he decided to explore this side of his talentmore fully.   Andrew has been profoundly influenced by the Ba...

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