Born in Rotherham South Yorkshire, Andrew took a first in Fine rt Painting at The University of Canterbury, Christchurch before completing a postgraduate course at The Royal Drawing School. He is an elected member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters where he has won a number of awards including the Winsor & Newton Award and the Menena Joy Schabe Memorial Award. As well as the Northern Boys he is also a member of the British Plein Painters.